Water causes one in 10 diseases, says WHO July 23, 2008
Posted by in : health , add a commentAlbany Physician recognized for exemplary work - WALB-TVAlbany Physician recognized for exemplary workWALB-TV, GA - 4 hours agoDr. Winston Pineda received the exemplary psychiatrist award on behalf of the National alliance on Mental illness. That\’s a grassroots organization that …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:26:05 GMT
Water causes one in 10 diseases, says WHO
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LA marks Minority Mental Health Month - FinalCall.com
FinalCall.comLA marks Minority Mental Health MonthFinalCall.com, IL - 7 hours agoShe co-founded the National Association of Mental Illness Urban Los Angeles. Rep. Albert Wynn (D-Md.) authored a mental health month bill to raise awareness …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:34:52 GMT
Grant funds look at children?s mental health needs (Journal Inquirer)
MANCHESTER ? The town is one of 11 in the state to receive a $125,000 grant to develop a plan intended to keep children out of the juvenile justice system or intensive mental health services.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:29:42 GMT
Durbin introduces mental health bill (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) - Senator Dick Durbin says the Valentine’s Day shootings at Northern Illinois University show the need for improved mental health services on college campuses.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:25:34 GMT
Commercially bred bees spread disease to wild bees
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Pollies ’suffer mental health problems’ (Perth Now)
MANY politicians suffer mental health problems but are reluctant to seek help, New South Wales Treasurer Michael Costa says.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:56:00 GMT
Wiregrass Physician and Practice Recognized - WTVYWiregrass Physician and Practice RecognizedWTVY, AL - 3 hours agoOur friends and family members living with mental illness today understand that we as caregivers are better prepared to enhance their quality of life when …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:14:01 GMT
NixonÂ?s $1 billion plan would boost health care
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Health Women leading organic charge
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Simple Steps for Post-50 Health
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Armed Forces report poorer mental health than civilians (Canada.com)
Full-time members of the Canadian Forces are more likely to perceive their mental health as poor than those in the civilian workforce, according to a new Statistics Canada analysis released Wednesday.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:15:38 GMT
The Mental Health Association can help - Abilene Reporter-NewsThe Mental Health Association can helpAbilene Reporter-News, TX - 4 hours agoAlthough we work closely with the Betty Hardwick Center in the mental health/mental illness arena, we are not part of that worthwhile organization. …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:57:28 GMT
Creation of mental health task force considered (Milton Canadian Champion)
The Region is looking into the feasibility of creating a task force that would address youth mental health issues. A motion directing staff to investigate the possibility was passed by regional council last Wednesday.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:46 GMT
Behave like Catholics, prelate tells solons on reproductive health bills
Posted by in : health , add a commentRide for Kids aids kids with brain tumors
Kansascity.com - Wed Jul 23, 04:53 am GMT
Health Partnership Clinic receives state funding
Kansascity.com - Wed Jul 23, 04:49 am GMT
State health agency aims for a shorter name
Timesdispatch.com - Wed Jul 23, 05:24 am GMT
Getting North Texas veterans the care they deserve - Dallas Morning NewsGetting North Texas veterans the care they deserveDallas Morning News, TX - 2 hours agoYet the stigma of mental illness keeps many veterans from seeking help, and former soldiers struggle with their mental demons in silence, mental health …Letters for Wednesday Dallas Morning Newsall 3 news articles
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:57:53 GMT
As economy goes south, mental health woes rise (Deseret Morning News)
The economic downturn is hurting many Americans’ mental health: Anxiety, depression, sleep problems and money-rooted marital conflicts are growing, say experts around the United States.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:30:29 GMT
Voices with a twist - YnetnewsVoices with a twistYnetnews, Israel - 7 hours agoAfula Medical Center struggles to make parents aware of anxiety disorders A community theater group in which actors deal with mental illness, …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:09:30 GMT
Pollies \’secretly suffer mental illness\’ - NEWS.com.auPollies \’secretly suffer mental illness\’NEWS.com.au, Australia - 7 hours agoMr Costa said his family had a history of mental illness. “My sister is a schizophrenic and my mother suffered from bipolar disorder,” he told the audience. …MPs, too, get mood disorders Sydney Morning Heraldall 48 news articles
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:02:51 GMT
Search The Almanac - McMurray AlmanacSearch The AlmanacMcMurray Almanac, PA - 3 hours agoOther groups, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:49:58 GMT
Health centers get OK for loan
Fresnobee.com - Wed Jul 23, 05:28 am GMT
Royal College Of Psychiatrists Responds To The Healthcare Commission’s Review Of NHS Acute Inpatient Mental Health … (Medical News Today)
The Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes this detailed review of NHS acute inpatient mental health services by the Healthcare Commission. It is encouraging to see that two-fifths of trusts exceeded the minimum level of service provision. However, it is disappointing that no trusts were scored excellent on all four of the key criteria against which performance was assessed.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:11:57 GMT
Armed Forces report poorer mental health than civilians (Regina Leader-Post)
Full-time members of the Canadian Forces are more likely to perceive their mental health as poor than those in the civilian workforce, according to a new Statistics Canada analysis released Wednesday.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:23:57 GMT
How new Medicare legislation can help you - Chicago TribuneHow new Medicare legislation can help youChicago Tribune, United States - 3 hours ago… combined with the mental health changes described above constitutes “the most sweeping changes in Medicare?s coverage of treatment for mental illness in …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:26:43 GMT
Pollies ’suffer mental health problems’ (Daily Telegraph)
MANY politicians suffer mental health problems but are reluctant to seek help, New South Wales Treasurer Michael Costa says.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:56:00 GMT
Behave like Catholics, prelate tells solons on reproductive health bills
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County mulls bids from mental health experts (Mohave Valley Daily News)
KINGMAN - Mohave County will evaluate bids from eight mental health physicians to examine criminal defendants in Superior Court.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:47:30 GMT
Maori champions to be celebrated - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Posted by in : health , add a commentCBC PAC Aids Cohen Foe
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FOXBusiness: Apple: Steve Jobs’ Health a ‘Private Matter’
Foxbusiness.com - Tue Jul 22, 04:25 am GMT
Janet roots for womenÂ?s health
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‘Condom King’ is bringing his serious message about HIV to Greater …
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Maori champions to be celebrated - Scoop.co.nz (press release)Maori champions to be celebratedScoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand - 3 hours agoThis year, the hui is using ?Maori Champions? as its theme, building allies for challenging stigma and discrimination about mental illness. …
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:41:57 GMT
Mental health worker arrested in internet sting (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
Deputies say a 78-year-old man drove from Fort Myers to Pinellas County with plans to sexually abuse two children he arranged to meet through the internet. Detectives say the licensed mental health therapist thought he was on his way to meet an adult who had access to the two 12-year-old children Monday night, when deputies arrested him.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:22:32 GMT
Avoid Health Dangers On Olympic Travels
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Police looking for Millstone Twp. woman suffering from mental health issues who left home (Asbury Park Press)
State police are searching an area in Millstone Township for a woman in her 30s, who left her home earlier today and suffers from what police describe as mental health issues. Troopers from the Hamilton state police station, along with the State Police K9 and aviation units, are conducting the search, said Sgt. Julian Castellanos. The woman’s name was not released.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:13:33 GMT
Filmmaker finds untold suffering from Lyme disease July 22, 2008
Posted by nzpcs-member in : health , add a commentRoyal College Of Nursing Welcomes New Guidance For Providing Acute Mental Health Care For Women, UK (Medical News Today)
Commenting on today’s publication of ‘Informed Gender Practice, Mental health Acute Care That Works for Women’, by the Care Services Improvement Partnership, Dr.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:11:37 GMT
N.J. Health Agency in $250M Deal to Help Newark Hospital Buyouts
Bondbuyer.com - Tue Jul 22, 04:59 am GMT
Mental Health Expert, 78, Charged In Internet Child Sex Sting (The Tampa Tribune)
A 78-year-old mental health counselor from Fort Myers was arrested Monday on charges he traveled to Pinellas County to have sex with 10- and 11-year-old boys, according to arrest affidavits.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:30:57 GMT
Breaking the silence about mental health - DesMoinesRegister.comBreaking the silence about mental healthDesMoinesRegister.com, IA - 5 hours agoBut the Iowa native said sharing her story more broadly is a way to address the stigma attached to mental illness. “I\’ve been so committed to recovery, …ORHC to shut down mental health unit Ottumwa Courierall 2 news articles
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:06:07 GMT
Report says AIDS hits South hard
Thestate.com - Tue Jul 22, 05:13 am GMT
Filmmaker finds untold suffering from Lyme disease
Nj.com - Tue Jul 22, 04:57 am GMT
Survey reveals grim health situation in Seopur
Posted by in : health , add a commentMental health center director ready to retire (The Wilmington Star-News)
The director of Southeastern Center for Mental Health on Tuesday said he will retire as soon as his replacement is hired.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:33:47 GMT
Water-borne diseases on the rise in Capital
Dailypioneer.com - Tue Jul 22, 04:54 am GMT
Federal official urges North Texans to join network on health pricing, quality data
Wfaa.com - Tue Jul 22, 05:06 am GMT
M?ori Mental Health Wananga (Scoop.co.nz)
The Mental Health Commission will host a meeting of M?ori mental health leaders in Wellington tomorrow to plan a national summit.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:41:37 GMT
Report: 5,000 mental health patients escape every year (Times Online)
About 5,000 patients abscond from mental health wards in a year, causing more than 200 incidents of violence and harm to themselves and the public, a report by the hospitals watchdog reveals today.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:09:53 GMT
Survey reveals grim health situation in Seopur
Dailypioneer.com - Tue Jul 22, 05:03 am GMT
?Demons? used to explain mental illness - Trinidad News?Demons? used to explain mental illnessTrinidad News, Trinidad and Tobago - Jul 21, 2008He diagnosed her as suffering from a mental illness and after a course of treatment, she was cured. In another instance, he said, a young woman was denied …
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:16:04 GMT
Mental illness from the frontline - Times OnlineMental illness from the frontlineTimes Online, UK - 2 hours agoA variety of patients are admitted to dedicated inpatient wards every week suffering from a range of mental illness ? severe depression, schizophrenia, …
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:36:11 GMT
SDHB Welcomes New Mental Health Guideline (Scoop.co.nz)
Southland District Health Board is welcoming a new national guideline which identifies primary care and general practices as the place where common mental health problems can and should be managed, said Southland DHB Mental Health Services General Manager Chris Nolan.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:11:48 GMT
U.S. Teks looks for gold in health market
Birmingham.bizjournals.com - Tue Jul 22, 04:47 am GMT
Rare disease strikes N. Texas family twice
Wfaa.com - Tue Jul 22, 04:42 am GMT
Many mental health wards ‘poor’ (BBC News)
Many NHS mental health services are poor, according to a review of the sector by watchdogs.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:21:57 GMT
HIV cases on rise, funding low in South
Posted by in : health , add a commentMad Cow Disease Worries
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Mental health should be recognized - Austin HeraldMental health should be recognizedAustin Herald, MN - 13 hours agoAccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness: ?The World Health Organization has reported that four of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US …Congress takes step forward on Medicare Albert Lea Tribuneall 2 news articles
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:52:49 GMT
Chapman meeting focuses on mental health (Salina Journal)
CHAPMAN ? A panel of mental health professionals will be in Chapman Wednesday to discuss ways to help children of different ages cope with the changes brought about by the June 11 tornado.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:12:25 GMT
One man?s trash helps another survive - TheChronicleHerald.caOne man?s trash helps another surviveTheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - 6 hours agoHave you ever suffered a mental illness? Have you ever felt the pain these people have felt? Have you ever suffered from a serious addiction? …One man?s trash helps another survive TheChronicleHerald.caall 2 news articles
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:10:47 GMT
HIV cases on rise, funding low in South
Annistonstar.com - Mon Jul 21, 04:09 am GMT
Cape Cod patient investigated for mad cow disease July 21, 2008
Posted by nzpcs-member in : health , add a commentCape Cod patient investigated for mad cow disease
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Stigma and discrimination of mental illness stops sufferers from … - Daily Mail
BBC NewsStigma and discrimination of mental illness stops sufferers from …Daily Mail, UK - 3 hours agoThe discrimination and stigma attached to mental illness is stopping sufferers from looking for work. A survey revealed family and carers as the most likely …Mental health poll reveals stigma BBC NewsMental health stigma hits job hunt The Press AssociationJobs \’stigma\’ over mental health ScotsmanInTheNews.co.uk - MedIndiaall 13 news articles
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:26:24 GMT
South Africa: New Assistants to Provide Mental Health Services (AllAfrica.com)
The Board of Psychology has put together a framework for introducing a new category of mental health care workers who will be trained as Mental Health Assistants.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:24:41 GMT
Proof mental illness is not a by-product of Western society - Irish Independent
Irish IndependentProof mental illness is not a by-product of Western societyIrish Independent, Ireland - 6 hours agoWhile each had their own perspective on psychiatry, all three agreed that mainstream psychiatry was wicked and that mental illness was the product of …
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:09:26 GMT
Stateâ??s hospitals seek uniform colors for wristbands
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Report Explores Ways To Fund Fairfax Mental Health (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)
A new report by a Fairfax County commission says the county needs to find ways to boost federal and private funding for mental health services.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:30:55 GMT
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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:49 GMT
Autism parents ‘infection risk’
Posted by nzpcs-member in : health , add a commentTreatment tough to require for mental illness - Huntington Herald DispatchTreatment tough to require for mental illnessHuntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Jul 19, 2008CLEVELAND (AP) ? Officials say the police shooting of an Ohio man whose family says he was mentally ill has highlighted a dilemma: Forcing residents into …
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:30:53 GMT
Tourism for mental health (Bangkok Post - Thailand’s English news)
You’ve heard of “medical tourism” and “health and wellness tourism”. Now, get ready for a new one: “Mental Health Tourism”.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:27:57 GMT
Task force to target mental health needs of children (Waxahachie Daily Light)
In upcoming meetings, the Ellis County Mental Health Task Force will explore how to better reach the community with information about available services for children and adolescents with needs.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:50:54 GMT
Health problems force EagleÂ?s family’s move to Florida
Vaildaily.com - Sat Jul 19, 11:22 pm GMT
Shona Holmes: Don’t destroy American health system: Canadians need it
Projo.com - Sat Jul 19, 10:39 pm GMT
Treatment Tough to Require for Mental Illness - 10TVTreatment Tough to Require for Mental Illness10TV, OH - 1 hour agoPolice said they suspected mental illness, a fact they didn\’t confirm until he aimed a rifle at them last weekend during a standoff. …
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:08:58 GMT
Backers hopeful for vote on mental health bill (Winona Daily News)
WASHINGTON ? Proponents of mental health insurance long championed by the late Senator Paul Wellstone are hoping that Congress will finally pass the bill this week.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:57:40 GMT
Autism parents ‘infection risk’
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Dhoni creates awareness about AIDS
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Mental health seminars held this week (Island Packet)
Carolina Healthcare will present a seminar on “Mental and Emotional Disorders” to be held Tuesday through Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. All speakers are certified health professionals. Cost is $150 for all sessions or $60 a day.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:12:05 GMT
Calculating Your Bank’s Health
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Health Scan: New test studies how bacteria spread disease July 20, 2008
Posted by in : health , add a commentMan on trial for HIV infections
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Mental health cuts return (Santa Maria Times)
Just when everyone thought that this year?s fight for county mental health services was over, more than 30 people attended the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to complain that nothing has changed.
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:53:42 GMT
Carbide-tainted fruits cause serious health hazard
Thefinancialexpress-bd.info - Sun Jul 20, 01:44 am GMT
Junk food diet fuels epidemic of pet obesity
Article.wn.com - Sun Jul 20, 01:36 am GMT
Health Scan: New test studies how bacteria spread disease
Jpost.com - Sun Jul 20, 02:44 am GMT
Backers Hopeful For Vote On Mental Health Bill (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)
Proponents of mental health insurance long championed by the late Senator Paul Wellstone are hoping that Congress will finally pass the bill this week.
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:20:00 GMT
Treatment tough to require for mental illness - WTTETreatment tough to require for mental illnessWTTE, OH - Jul 19, 2008CLEVELAND (AP) — Officials say the police shooting of an Ohio man whose family says he was mentally ill has highlighted a dilemma: Forcing residents into …
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:51:41 GMT
Mental health poll reveals stigma (BBC News)
Nine out of ten people with mental health problems say they frequently face stigma - most often from those closest to them, says a survey.
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:41:55 GMT
Mental health poll reveals stigma - BBC NewsBBC NewsMental health poll reveals stigmaBBC News, UK - 41 minutes agoThe poll, by charity Rethink, found discrimination also impacted on carers of people with mental illness. The charity called for more government funding to …Mental health stigma hits job hunt The Press AssociationJobs \’stigma\’ over mental health Scotsmanall 3 news articles
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:18:51 GMT
Dave Johnson: Unflappable horse aids rider’s recovery
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?Intervention Court? Gives Conestoga a Boost Combats Addiction and … - The Beacon?Intervention Court? Gives Conestoga a Boost Combats Addiction and …The Beacon, OH - 23 minutes agoThe ?Intervention Court? will refer defendants with active alcoholism, addiction, and/or mental illness issues to intensive treatment programming and …
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:36:58 GMT
Mental health stigma hits job hunt (Channel 4)
Nine out of 10 people with mental health problems do not go out or apply for jobs due to the stigma associated with their condition, a poll has found.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:55:38 GMT
Move to allay concerns over mental health unit (Central Western Daily)
COMMUNITY fears surrounding the new Orange forensic mental health unit are understandable but unfounded, according to one of the state?s most senior health officials.
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:14:32 GMT
HIV Conquers Immune System Faster Than Previously Realized
Posted by nzpcs-member in : health , add a commentUninsured With Mental Illness And Addiction Disorders Not Covered … - Medical News Today (press release)Uninsured With Mental Illness And Addiction Disorders Not Covered …Medical News Today (press release), UK - 7 hours agoNew data indicates that more than one in four adult Americans without medical insurance have a mental illness or addiction disorder, or both. …Third Annual Bike 4 the Brain (B4B) Kansas City infoZineall 2 news articles
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:14:10 GMT
Sixth-form girls to be given sex-disease cancer jab
Timesonline.co.uk - Sun Jul 20, 03:46 am GMT
HIV Conquers Immune System Faster Than Previously Realized
Sciencedaily.com - Sun Jul 20, 03:51 am GMT
Local police wait hours with people in mental health crisis (The Janesville Gazette)
Police in Rock County are spending hours?sometimes as many as eight hours?sitting in hospital waiting rooms until people in custody on involuntary mental detentions get a medical check so they can be admitted for mental health treatment.
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:04:45 GMT
Unicef Provides Health Services to Cyclone-Hit Areas
Allafrica.com - Sun Jul 20, 03:18 am GMT
Â?Heroes AwardÂ? for deceased health officials
Thenews.com.pk - Sun Jul 20, 04:06 am GMT
Hopkinton health board to name new member
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