mental health

Suffering in Silence: Stigma Over Mental Health Issues Keeps Some From Seeking

...  in silence: Stigma over mental health issues keeps some from seeking … … coverage for the treatment of mental disorders. "It's not possible to divide physical from mental illness," said Melinda Adams, a licensed clinical social worker in Shasta County. "ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder ? a lot of these illnesses … Read more on Redding Record Searchlight Could a new wave of talking therapies replace CBT? 'CBT therapy is helpful for anxiety but once you move into problems ...

Chemical Dependency Treatment Centers

Chemical dependency treatment centers Along with other programs, Arrowhead Center offers an adolescent program, New Hope chemical dependency program, and DWI classroom clinics. They offer outpatient treatment for chemical dependency and substance abuse and also contract with the … Read more on Hometown Focus Medina Breakfast Kiwanis hosts speakers from heroin treatment center Officials from the LCADA Way, which is opening an outpatient drug treatment facility in Medina, spoke at this morning's Medina Breakfast Kiwanis meeting about opiate addiction and treatment. Pictured from left are Dan Haight, chief operating officer of … Read more on cleveland.com Read more... ...

Ohlone Hosts Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Conference

...  hosts Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Conference Following his death and in collaboration with the Northern California chapter of the AFSP, Ohlone organized an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to bring awareness to depression and suicide, and to honor Dawsons memory. Shortly after the walk, which … Read more on Tri City Voice Moms who need mental health care the most aren't getting it Mothers who received Medicaid benefits for their delivery were more likely to report postpartum depressive symptoms, according to a 2008 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2010 study by the University of Rochester Medical … Read more on CNN Read ...

Focus of Probation Shifts From Punishment to Rehabilitation for Non-Violent

Focus of probation shifts from punishment to rehabilitation for non-violent … Brudos went through all the state-funded options for those struggling with addiction — he did an Intensive Outpatient Program, a Court Residential Treatment Center (CRTC) and finally a Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Program (SAFP), which is the … Read more on Midland Reporter-Telegram Lawsuit challenged Coordinated Health's facility fees He had the same outpatient treatment procedure performed previously by another podiatrist at a cost of less than $ 150 for the visit and injection, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit lays out a similar scenario for McFadden, whose out-of-pocket costs … Read more on Allentown Morning Call Read more... ...

Hidden Wounds: Vets Desperate for Mental Health Care

...  Wounds: Vets Desperate for Mental Health Care The New Beginnings Counseling Center, Vista Del Mar, Jewish Family Services, Oxnard Family Circle, Catholic Charities, Casa Esperanza, UCSB's Veterans Resource Team, and the Veterans Treatment Court have all been routinely praised for their good work … Read more on Santa Barbara Independent Holistic healing: Angel Fire center helps vets with PTSD The center employs a number of alternative therapies for dealing with PTSD, including equine-assisted therapy, massage ...

Unfair Attacks on Mentally Ill

by shallowend Unfair attacks on mentally ill A return to asylums; more involuntary outpatient commitment; attacks on a federal agency that has spearheaded advances in mental-health policies and services; and challenges to the nation's emphasis on protecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens. Read more on Philly.com Hamilton: Facing the state's mental health crisis It's not a rhetorical question or the setup for a punch line. It's a serious query in the wake of a trio of deadly incidents that spotlight policymakers' inability to help solve the state's mental health crisis. We may never know what led Adacia … Read more on Journal Record (subscription) Read ...

Inside the Battle Against WA's Meth Addiction

...  the battle against WA's meth addiction National Drug Research Institute director Professor Steve Allsop said he had seen a “definite spike” in the use of ice. Carol Daws, who runs Perth drug rehab centre Cyrenian House, said ice destroyed relationships, led to psychosis and paranoia, and … Read more on Perth Now Deli siege dad backs forced drug rehab John Lindsay said Mental Health Minister Helen Morton was “spot on” with her suggestion, revealed inThe West Australian yesterday, to force meth addicts into a three-month program, similar to the Northern Territory's alcohol mandatory treatment program. Read more on The West Australian Read ...