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Strong support turns out to draw notice to AIDS in SD September 30, 2007

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Alliance on Mental Illness to honor advocates - Staten Island Advance - SILive.com
Alliance on Mental Illness to honor advocatesStaten Island Advance - SILive.com, NY - 4 hours agoThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Staten Island will be holding its 17th Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 14, at noon in the Staaten, NAMI-NYS Names Executive Director readMedia (press release)all 2 news articles

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:20:17 GMT
Strong support turns out to draw notice to AIDS in SD
Argusleader.com - Sun Sep 30, 11:11 am GMT

Symposium to look at mental health (Daily Herald)
The 2007 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Symposium, “Together We Can Do So Much,” will bring together local, state and national leaders to discuss evidence-based practices and current issues related to the mental health of youth and families in our community.

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:17:59 GMT
Friends ease stigma of mental illness - Elmira Star-Gazette
Friends ease stigma of mental illnessElmira Star-Gazette, NY - 7 hours agoHe\’s willing to share it because he hopes it might not only help those facing a diagnosis of mental illness, but also might enlighten others. Show empathy for mental disorders Elmira Star-Gazetteall 2 news articles

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:23:50 GMT
Dengue epidemic surges in Latin America, Caribbean
Www2.arkansasonline.com - Sun Sep 30, 11:09 am GMT

Drawing strength from hope - Cincinnati Enquirer
Drawing strength from hopeCincinnati Enquirer, OH - 5 hours agoThe Mental Health Arts Consortium is sponsoring “Hope and Strength Through Art: Talking About Mental Illness,” an art exhibit and educational program aimed

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:46:25 GMT
Cholera epidemic kills 32 in Sierra LeoneFreetown, Sierra Leone (PANA) - The director of disease pre
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» Bush facing veto fight on childrenÂ?s health bill
Telegram.com - Sun Sep 30, 10:55 am GMT

Fluoridation is public health measure
Juneauempire.com - Sun Sep 30, 10:46 am GMT

Mental health forum set; benefit for hair-loss disease (Austin American-Statesman)
The Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center will seek public comment Tuesday on a plan to expand mental health crisis services. The forum is scheduled for 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. in the training room on the west side of the center’s annex at 1700 S. Lamar Blvd.

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:09:45 GMT

In-school clinics provide Seattle students free health care and mental health services (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

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Access to NZ mental health services inadequate - survey (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)
Access to mental health services in New Zealand is better than in most countries, but still not adequate, an international survey has found.

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:01:46 GMT
New legislation to help those with mental illness - Billings Gazette
New legislation to help those with mental illnessBillings Gazette, USA - 6 hours agoMihelish, a Helena dentist whose family has grappled with mental illness, helped persuade Montana legislators in 1999 to pass a law that requires NAMIWalk raises awareness for mental illness Helena Independent Recordall 3 news articles

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:06:26 GMT
Dr. John Ditzler, 88; headed VA hospitals
Signonsandiego.com - Sun Sep 30, 09:23 am GMT

Some progress on mental health reform (Barbados Advocate)
AS THE Ministry of Health prepares to observe Mental Health Month this month, Director of the Psychiatric Hospital, Tennyson Springer, says the process of Mental Health Reform in Barbados is making steady progress .

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:44:15 GMT
Disease crisis worsens for farmers
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Cholera epidemic kills 32 in Sierra Leone
Panapress.com - Sun Sep 30, 09:46 am GMT

County gains mental health support (Summit Daily News)
By early next year, the low-cost clinic will double the hours for onsite mental health counseling

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:59:05 GMT
Access to mental health in NZ still inadequate (Scoop.co.nz)
A survey coordinated by the World Health Organisation shows that New Zealand access to services for mental health is better than in most countries, but is still not adequate. The survey covered 17 countries across all income levels and involved face-to-face interviews with 84,850 adults.

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:04:35 GMT
In-school clinics provide Seattle students free health care and mental health services (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Throughout Seattle, more than a dozen schools have free on-site health clinics for students providing health care and mental health services.

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:05:11 GMT
China still is treating AIDS cases poorly
Philly.com - Sun Sep 30, 09:49 am GMT

Early Intervention Is Key For Youth Mental Illness - Medical … - Medical News Today
Early Intervention Is Key For Youth Mental Illness - Medical Medical News Today, UK - 8 hours agoIn order to lower the economic and social burden that result from not treating youth mental illness it is crucial that early intervention take place Need for focus on mental health Advertiser AdelaideNational Mental Health Policy ? Problems And Solutions MedIndiaall 4 news articles

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:05:04 GMT

News Minute: Health care for children center stage…Girl on sex video reported to be fine

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‘Dancing’ disease Why bluetongue has cattle ‘dancing on their feet’
News.bbc.co.uk - Sat Sep 29, 11:16 am GMT

Get on that health kick
Honoluluadvertiser.com - Sat Sep 29, 11:25 am GMT

‘Dancing’ disease set for long run
News.bbc.co.uk - Sat Sep 29, 11:27 am GMT

State: Bush plan would cut health care for 600,000 kids
Signonsandiego.com - Sat Sep 29, 10:51 am GMT

News Minute: Health care for children center stage…Girl on sex video reported to be fine
Wreg.com - Sat Sep 29, 10:57 am GMT

Perdue rolls out some health care ideas for campaign September 29, 2007

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Congress Should Not Dictate Mental Health Benefits - American Daily
Congress Should Not Dictate Mental Health BenefitsAmerican Daily, OH - 23 minutes ago?The bill?s supporters point to the obvious fact that mental illness is as real and as destructive as physical illness. But employers have no duty to offer

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:36:56 GMT
?Milestone? reached in mental health care (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
Nearly 300 mental health and substance abuse professionals from San Luis Obispo County gathered Friday to learn how they could integrate their treatment systems to better serve their clients. ?This is a milestone,? said Joyce Heddleson, chairwoman of the county?s Mental Health Board, an advisory group to the Board of Supervisors. Heddleson is also a member of the Drug and Alcohol Advisory …

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:20:24 GMT
Best sent home after health scare
Irishabroad.com - Sat Sep 29, 12:44 pm GMT

Minnesotans to Walk in State’s Largest-Ever Mental Health Rally (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
Diagnosable mental health conditions impact one in four Minnesota adults every year, according to the National Institutes of Health. Our community is responding to this crisis. On Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m., Minnesotans will gather at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis to raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) which provides free education, support groups and advocacy to …

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:45:00 GMT
“We all want our kids to get the best health care.”
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Sat Sep 29, 12:15 pm GMT

Bedford woman walks against mental illness - Cabinet.com
Bedford woman walks against mental illnessCabinet.com, NH - 12 hours agoBy Hannah Onoroski More than 344000 New Hampshire residents are affected by some form of mental illness, and Bedford?s Geri Foucher is determined to do

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 02:04:48 GMT
Perdue rolls out some health care ideas for campaign
Wbt.com - Sat Sep 29, 12:42 pm GMT

Many soldiers get boot for \’pre-existing\’ mental illness - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Many soldiers get boot for \’pre-existing\’ mental illnessSt. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States - 1 hour agoBy Philip Dine WASHINGTON ? Thousands of US soldiers in Iraq ? as many as 10 a day ? are being discharged by the military for mental health reasons.

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:56:54 GMT
When Mental Illness Affects Post-Surgical Recovery - GNIF Brain Blogger
When Mental Illness Affects Post-Surgical RecoveryGNIF Brain Blogger, CA - 25 minutes agoIt?s not uncommon for patients with mental illness to have other health problems that are caused by or worsened by mental illness.

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:34:26 GMT
Fund health care for kids or just war?
Article.wn.com - Sat Sep 29, 12:33 pm GMT

Retiree health-care provisions key part of GM-UAW contract
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Sat Sep 29, 12:34 pm GMT

Many soldiers get boot for ‘pre-existing’ mental illness (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
WASHINGTON ? Thousands of U.S. soldiers in Iraq ? as many as 10 a day ? are being discharged by the military for mental health reasons. But the Pentagon isn’t blaming the war. It says the soldiers had “pre-existing” conditions that disqualify them for treatment by the government.

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:05:44 GMT

Minnesotans to Walk in State’s Largest-Ever Mental Health Rally

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News Minute: Suspect still on he run in video sex assault…Children’s health care topic of talks to
Wreg.com - Sat Sep 29, 11:58 am GMT

Catholics present program on AIDS
Honoluluadvertiser.com - Sat Sep 29, 11:47 am GMT

Minnesotans to Walk in State’s Largest-Ever Mental Health Rally
Biz.yahoo.com - Sat Sep 29, 11:31 am GMT

Replacing group health benefits can be pricey
Thestar.com - Sat Sep 29, 11:38 am GMT

The hidden scars of war: one in 10 British combat veterans suffers from mental illness (Independent)
As many as one in 10 soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan ? a much higher proportion than previously expected ? will develop a mental health problem due to the stress and horror of combat, according to the head of one of Britain’s leading forces’ health organisations.

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:29:01 GMT
ABC News: NSW Health Minister issues another apology
Abc.net.au - Sat Sep 29, 12:14 pm GMT

Free World-First Mental Health Game (IGN PC)

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NAMIWalk raises awareness for mental illness - Helena Independent Record
NAMIWalk raises awareness for mental illnessHelena Independent Record, MT - 18 hours agoBy IR Staff 09/28/07 The National Alliance on Mental Illness initiated the NAMIWalk four years ago to raise both funds and awareness.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:09:59 GMT
Free World-First Mental Health Game (IGN PC)
Young? Depressed? No longer! Australia, September 27, 2007 - In a little more proof that gaming can cure the world’s ails, Reach Out Australia has invested some time and money into creaing a free online game that aims to tackle youth mental health issues.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:42:36 GMT
WSC: Scientist claims mental illness health threat more serious than obesity (Fishupdate.com)
MICHAEL Crawford, a leading nutritional expert, has warned of the dangers of decreased seafood consumption in relation to declining mental health.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:34:18 GMT
Global HIV and malaria fight gets €25m boost
Irishabroad.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:36 pm GMT

More soldiers seeking help for mental illness: Manitoba clinic - CBC Manitoba
More soldiers seeking help for mental illness: Manitoba clinicCBC Manitoba, Canada - 14 hours agoA 2002 study commissioned by the Department of National Defence indicated the most common mental illness in the Canadian Forces is depression,

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:15:11 GMT
WSC: Scientist claims mental illness health threat more serious … - Fish Update
WSC: Scientist claims mental illness health threat more serious Fish Update, UK - 18 hours agoMICHAEL Crawford, a leading nutritional expert, has warned of the dangers of decreased seafood consumption in relation to declining mental health.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:25:52 GMT
South Africa: Accident Fund Deficit Balloons to R20bn
Allafrica.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:17 pm GMT

Compassion critical in miscarriage cases: NSW Health
Abc.net.au - Fri Sep 28, 12:11 pm GMT

Annan appeals for funds to tackle AIDS, malaria and TB�
Article.wn.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:27 pm GMT

Lawyer: 9/11, mental illness affected St. John\’s student - Newsday
Lawyer: 9/11, mental illness affected St. John\’s studentNewsday, NY - 14 hours agoBy TOM HAYS | BY ROCCO PARASCANDOLA 9:52 PM EDT, September 27, 2007 Moments before the Sept. 11 terror attack, Omesh Hiraman and his classmates at nearby

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:49:39 GMT
Court puts on hold HIV decision
News.bbc.co.uk - Fri Sep 28, 12:19 pm GMT

Walk for mental illness Saturday - Shakopee Valley News
Walk for mental illness SaturdayShakopee Valley News, MN - 13 hours agoOn Saturday at 1 pm, Minnesotans will gather at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis to raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:51:02 GMT

Lawyer: 9/11, mental illness affected St. John’s student - Newsday September 28, 2007

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Web site to make health info easier to find, follow
Ajc.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:42 pm GMT

Health Care: If UAW/GM Leads, Will Nation Follow?
Wben.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:28 pm GMT

Corruption, Deadlier Than Aids, Says Ribadu
Allafrica.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:20 pm GMT

Web Seminar To Focus On Mental Illness - Georgia Bulletin
Web Seminar To Focus On Mental IllnessGeorgia Bulletin, Georgia - 7 hours agoATLANTA?The NCPD Council on Mental Illness, an outreach program of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) is encouraging Catholic observance

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:32:09 GMT
Mental Illness Cited in NYC Gun Incident - The Associated Press
Philadelphia InquirerMental Illness Cited in NYC Gun IncidentThe Associated Press - 14 hours agoNEW YORK (AP) ? A masked college student arrested on charges of carrying a loaded rifle to campus is schizophrenic and recent back surgery worsened his Campus Suspect Showed No Warnings of Violence New York TimesCadet Honored in NYC Gun Suspect Capture The Associated Pressall 387 news articles

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:30:45 GMT
Mental illness treatable with proper care - Pioneer Online
Pioneer OnlineMental illness treatable with proper carePioneer Online, OK - 3 hours agoJohn, an OCCC student who requested to remain anonymous, is one of many young people who have suffered through mental illness. According to this website,

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:35:28 GMT
The Senate approves more mental health support for our troops (KSBY San Luis Obispo)
U.S. troops are getting more money for mental health treatment.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:48:44 GMT
Mental illness needs a trailblazer - Toronto Star
Mental illness needs a trailblazerToronto Star, Canada - 16 hours agoBecause the stakes are so high and the stigma is strong, only a handful of brave public figures have talked about their battles with mental illness.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:33:39 GMT

Mental Illness Cited in NYC Gun Incident - The Associated Press

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Lawmakers approve additional grants for struggling hospitals
Telegram.com - Fri Sep 28, 12:32 pm GMT

House for health staff has been left to rot
Int.iol.co.za - Fri Sep 28, 12:31 pm GMT

Crews submits low bid for mental health center (The Athens News Courier)
An Athens firm is the apparent low bidder at $325,0000 to construct a new Limestone County Mental Health Center Building on East Elm Street in Athens.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:14:29 GMT
Black America Urged to Confront Its Secret Pain: Depression - PR Newswire (press release)
Black America Urged to Confront Its Secret Pain: DepressionPR Newswire (press release), NY - 3 hours agoThe National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation\’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:06:32 GMT
Mental health day events in the Royal Borough (Reading Chronicle)
WORLD Mental Health Day is almost here and plans are well advanced for stands and exhibitions in both Windsor and Maidenhead. Health experts will be on hand outside Costa Coffee in Royal Windsor Shopping Centre between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday, October 10 to answer questions.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:06:40 GMT
Mental Health Association to offer poetry workshops (The Buffalo News)
OLEAN ? Free poetry-writing workshops will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Mental Health Association, Delaware Park Centre on North Union Street.

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:25:26 GMT

AIDS Walk fundraiser Saturday in Seattle

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AIDS Walk fundraiser Saturday in Seattle
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Thu Sep 27, 11:31 am GMT

Media Advisory - Putting children’s mental health first (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
On October 3, RBC will present a $50,000 donation to support children’s mental health programs in the Petawawa community. The announcement will be made at the Petawawa Military Base at 1:30 p.m.

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT
Living donors risk poor health: Experts
Thestar.com - Thu Sep 27, 11:30 am GMT

10% Bruneians Suffer From Mental Illness - Bru Direct
10% Bruneians Suffer From Mental IllnessBru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 3 hours agoBandar Seri Begawan - An Estimated 10 per cent of the total population in Brunei Darussalam suffers from some form of mental illness, The Brunei Times

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:14:45 GMT
Public health system failing pregnant women: AMA
Abc.net.au - Thu Sep 27, 11:56 am GMT

Exposing health food marketing
Honoluluadvertiser.com - Thu Sep 27, 11:35 am GMT

Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Have More Colorectal Tumors
Waff.com - Thu Sep 27, 11:44 am GMT

Caring for children of unwell parents - Bendigo Weekly
Caring for children of unwell parentsBendigo Weekly, Australia - 3 hours agoBy News Report THE children of Bendigo parents suffering mental illness now have access to health professionals trained to help them through difficult times Local mental health service wins award Bendigo WeeklyMental health workers meet over pay, conditions ABC Onlineall 4 news articles

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:27:04 GMT

GM unloads retiree health costs in tentative deal with UAW September 27, 2007

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Why Should I Love Aids Sufferers? (6) [column]
Allafrica.com - Thu Sep 27, 12:05 pm GMT

GM unloads retiree health costs in tentative deal with UAW
Thenewstribune.com - Thu Sep 27, 12:12 pm GMT

APA Highlights Mental Health Issues During National Hispanic Heritage Month (Medical News Today)
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) highlights the critical need for addressing the mental health needs and issues impacting the Hispanic and Latino Community. The APA has also published its first Let’s Talk Facts brochure - Mental Health in the Hispanic Community - aimed at the Hispanic community. [click link for full article]

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:13:06 GMT
Teen Mental Illness - WJLA
Teen Mental IllnessWJLA, DC - 2 hours agoSusan Sheridan: “When you have a child that has a mental illness, you\’re constantly living with your fingers crossed.” SUSAN AND CHUCK SHERIDAN TRIED

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:03:19 GMT
Resources Available for Those Coping with Mental Illness - Cedar City Review
Resources Available for Those Coping with Mental IllnessCedar City Review, UT - 2 hours agoBy: Ashley Langston The National Alliance of Mental Illness, Southwest Utah affiliate, is offering free classes in the Cedar City and St. George areas to Conference in West Valley City about mental health Deseret Newsall 2 news articles

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:45:56 GMT
State: Counties must keep joint mental health program (The Evening Sun)
The joint Mental Health-Mental Retardation program between York and Adams counties could remain intact after state officials told the counties they do not want to dissolve the partnership.

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:09:45 GMT
Dirt turned at new mental health site (Augusta Gazette)
South Central Mental Health (SCMH) will be leaving its long-standing facility on Augusta Ave., north of the high school, next year.

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:39:21 GMT
Insurance firm aids workers who forsake cars
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Thu Sep 27, 12:07 pm GMT

Australia to help fight global diseases
Theage.com.au - Thu Sep 27, 12:04 pm GMT

Borno Pledges Effective Health Care
Allafrica.com - Thu Sep 27, 12:08 pm GMT

QuikTrip shooter found guilty - KSNW
KSNWQuikTrip shooter found guiltyKSNW, KS - 3 hours ago27, 2007 - No one challenges Anthony Barnes suffers from mental illness, but the question is was his mental illness an excuse for the shooting death of Mind of suspected killer at center of trial KSNWWhere will jurors send Anthony Barnes? KSNWall 12 news articles

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:40:17 GMT