mental health

Auckland to Christchurch 'Drug Mule' Mother Sentenced

Auckland to Christchurch 'drug mule' mother sentenced However, Judge Nicola Mathers took into consideration Puna's positive progress in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the six months already served in custody. "I accept your remorse was genuine and your time in custody was certainly a wake up call to … Read more on The Press Trainer residents protest proposed rehab facility TRAINER >> More than 75 residents attended Wednesday's council caucus meeting with several people publicly expressing opposition to a proposal for transforming the site of the current Pagano Funeral Home into a drug rehabilitation/transition center. Read more on The Delaware County Daily Times Read more... ...

How Universities Are Helping Students With 'invisible' Disabilities

...  universities are helping students with 'invisible' disabilities The data for mental health conditions was even higher: 10 per cent had been diagnosed with or treated for depression, and 12 per cent with anxiety. Many more had suffered, though: 37.5 per cent reported having felt at one time or another “so depressed … Read more on Macleans.ca THE HIDDEN TRUTH: In the workplace, depression batters self confidence Following my diagnosis with chronic depression three years ago, a lot has changed. Last Saturday, in The Chronicle Herald Opinions, I discussed how ...

Brain Connectivity Changes May Prevent the Development of Bipolar Disorder

...  Connectivity Changes May Prevent The Development Of Bipolar Disorder "The ability of the siblings to rewire their brain networks means they have adaptive neuroplasticity that may help them avoid the disease even though they still carry the genetic scar of bipolar disorder when they process emotional information," said … Read more on Science World Report Mental Health Peer Support Group by CandleX This is a long term community service by CandleX, a project in Beijing that focuses on the mental health by awareness raising on depression and bi-polar disorder. This is a continuing effort to provide more support to our Beijing English speaking … Read more on The Beijinger Read ...

How a Paralyzed Man Walked Again

...  set to work on doing just that in the summer of 2014, when they looked at California-area rehabilitation centers to find a fit and highly motivated patient who could serve as a test subject. One of the places they considered … Read more on TIME Fort Myers orders rehab center to cease drug treatment Sovereign Health, a for-profit substance abuse treatment provider with facilities in California, Utah and Arizona, advertises that it provides “diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse, mental health disorders and co-occurring conditions for adults … Read more on The News-Press Read ...

Billings Program Aims to Keep Children With Mental Health Issues Out of the ER

...  program aims to keep children with mental health issues out of the ER Addressing issues early also cuts down on overall health care costs, McCall said. The average child younger than 18 who has spent time in residential treatment will cycle through six to eight different placements, from hospitals to therapy-focused … Read more on Billings Gazette Arbor Health Spotlighted By State of Missouri Department of Health For Care Of … LOUIS/January 19, 2016) – Arbor Health, an all-male residential care facility assisting ...

McDonough: Obama's Going to Get Heroin Epidemic 'Back in the Box'

by live w mcs McDonough: Obama's Going to Get Heroin Epidemic 'Back in the Box' McDonough said that Rubio and other Republicans should stop trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, "which has done more for mental health treatment and addiction treatment and substance abuse treatment than anything that we've seen in decades. Read more on CNSNews.com New doctor joins WCCC Dr. Nickens is also a substance abuse counselor and an addiction medicine specialist certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Dr. Peter In, who served the North Hawaii community for 40 years, retired on Dec. 31. He will continue … Read more on Northhawaiinews Read ...

Medical Center in Gladwin Earns 'Top Performer' Recognition From the Joint

Medical center in Gladwin earns 'Top Performer' recognition from The Joint … The performance measures included in the recognition program including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children's asthma, inpatient psychiatric services, stroke, venous thromboembolism, perinatal care, immunization, tobacco … Read more on Midland Daily News Bullying exposure associated with adult psychiatric disorders requiring … Information on the use of inpatient and outpatient services to treat psychiatric disorders from ages 16 to 29 was obtained from a nationwide hospital register. About 90 percent of study participants (4,540 of 5,034) did not engage in bullying behavior … Read more on EurekAlert (press release) Read more... ...