Edwards outlines penalties in his plan for health insurance November 30, 2007
Posted by in : health , add a commentReport: Sex main cause of HIV in China
Miamiherald.com - Fri Nov 30, 01:36 am GMT
Uganda: Special Report - \’Heavy Alcohol Consumption Causes Mental … - AllAfrica.com
Uganda: Special Report - \’Heavy Alcohol Consumption Causes Mental …AllAfrica.com, Washington - 5 hours agoHealth experts, however, say excessive consumption of alcohol and abuse of drugs and substances like marijuana have increased the burden of mental illness …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:58:08 GMT
Local News New mental health centre makes receiving treatment normal (Thunder Bay Post)
St. Joseph’s Care Group officially opened their new health care centre on the city’s south side Friday that reworks the concept of treating mental health in an ordinary, community-based way.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:32:02 GMT
Since Tech Shootings, Gun Bans Doubles for Mental Health Reasons (WBOC Salisbury)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people named in a federal database barring them from buying guns because of mental health problems has more than doubled since the Virginia Tech shootings.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:29:42 GMT
Sex now the main cause of HIV in China
Kentucky.com - Thu Nov 29, 11:21 pm GMT
Child mental health care warning (BBC News)
Inequalities in specialist child mental health services have worsened in the last seven years, a survey shows.
Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:21:59 GMT
Latest: Judge rejects mental illness defense, sentences Peterson … - St. Cloud Times
Latest: Judge rejects mental illness defense, sentences Peterson …St. Cloud Times, MN - 8 hours agoBy David Unze dunze@stcloudtimes.com FOLEY ? A Benton County judge this morning rejected a mental illness defense for Timothy Peterson and sentenced the …Peterson takes witness stand St. Cloud TimesLetter: Phrase confuses more than it helps description St. Cloud TimesJudge: Peterson guilty of murder St. Cloud Timesall 5 news articles
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:49:30 GMT
Teen Health Education
Whptv.com - Thu Nov 29, 11:09 pm GMT
Mental health report: Ohio in the bottom 10 ‘most depressed’ states (The Toledo Blade)
Mental Health America released its report this week, “Ranking America’s Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States,” a study examining state and national data for statistical associations between access-to-care factors and actual health outcomes, namely a state’s mental health status and suicide rate.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:41:53 GMT
UAW’s retiree health benefits takeover could change the way care is delivered
Signonsandiego.com - Fri Nov 30, 01:38 am GMT
Edwards outlines penalties in his plan for health insurance
Desmoinesregister.com - Fri Nov 30, 01:37 am GMT
City Watch Alert: Missing Woman With History Of Mental Illness - Eyewitness News Memphis
Posted by in : health , add a commentMental health gun bans more than double (Chicago Tribune)
WASHINGTON ? Since the Virginia Tech shootings last spring, the FBI has more than doubled the number of people nationwide who are prohibited from buying guns because of mental health problems, the Justice Department said Thursday.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:13:06 GMT
Health: Night shift may be hazardous to your health
Signonsandiego.com - Fri Nov 30, 04:00 am GMT
Stigma, discrimination harm AIDS programme
Caymannetnews.com - Fri Nov 30, 05:51 am GMT
Mental health report: Ohio in the bottom ten ‘most depressed’ states (The Toledo Blade)
Mental Health America released its report this week, “Ranking America’s Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States,” a study examining state and national data for statistical associations between access-to-care factors and actual health outcomes, namely a state’s mental health status and suicide rate.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:41:53 GMT
Doctor Suspended for Misconduct By Board
Allafrica.com - Fri Nov 30, 05:54 am GMT
Mental health good but could be better (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HAWAII’S recognition as one of the healthiest states in the country includes mental health, a national study has confirmed. Mental Health America ranks Hawaii behind only South Dakota in low rates of depression and suicide . However, mental health care practitioners should not be complacent; the study leaves out Hawaii’s high rate of young people who consider suicide.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:38:56 GMT
City Watch Alert: Missing Woman With History Of Mental Illness - Eyewitness News Memphis
City Watch Alert: Missing Woman With History Of Mental IllnessEyewitness News Memphis, USA - 28 minutes agoInvestigators say Brungardt has a history of mental illness and is endangered. Brungardt was last seen wearing silver wire frame glasses, a sandy brown …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:31:18 GMT
Plastic Bottles And Your Health
Courant.com - Fri Nov 30, 01:39 am GMT
Society’s role in mental health (Borneo Bulletin)
Forum on mental health in progress. - ZA’IM ZAINI More than a hundred people were present at the launch of the World Mental Health Day with the theme “Mental health in a changing world: the impact of culture and diversity”, yesterday at the Centerpoint hotel in Gadong.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:10:19 GMT
Clinton Urges Sweeping Action on AIDS
Stamfordadvocate.com - Fri Nov 30, 05:49 am GMT
Forum held on mental health, disabilities services (Charles City Press)
A group of about a dozen case workers, county officials and community members gathered at the Department of Human Services on Monday to discuss the progress of Mental Health and Disabilities Services in a public forum.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:52:49 GMT
Woman pleads no contest, mental illness in killing husband - Pocono Record
Woman pleads no contest, mental illness in killing husbandPocono Record, PA - 10 hours ago”Mental experts found she was temporarily insane and had lost all ability to reason during the incident.” She is not psychotic and understands she did …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:31:33 GMT
Police take long look at mental illness - The Daily News
Police take long look at mental illnessThe Daily News, Canada - 1 hour agoI don\’t want the idea out there that officers are totally oblivious to mental illness,” said Moore. “That\’s part of their recruit training and this is one …Training will deter escalation: advocate The Daily NewsPolice must have mental health training ? MLA ChronicleHerald.caPolice need mental health training, Liberals say CBC Nova ScotiaChronicleHerald.ca - The Daily Newsall 9 news articles
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:14:32 GMT
Tracy mental illness support group opens - Tri-Valley Herald
Tracy mental illness support group opensTri-Valley Herald, CA - 5 hours agoBy Aaron Swarts, STAFF WRITER TRACY ? Karen Nichols understands how difficult the holidays can be for people who suffer from mental illness. …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:39:57 GMT
Critical Time Intervention for Reentry From Prison for Persons … - Psychiatric Services (subscription)
Posted by in : health , add a commentPolice: Mental Health Laws Slowed Suspect’s Arrest (CBS 3 Philadelphia)
A murder in North Philadelphia has sparked tough questions about the response of a local hospital — and mental health laws.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:54:35 GMT
Critical Time Intervention for Reentry From Prison for Persons … - Psychiatric Services (subscription)
Critical Time Intervention for Reentry From Prison for Persons …Psychiatric Services (subscription) - 12 hours agoIt is an empirically supported practice shown to enhance continuity of care for people with mental illness after discharge from homeless shelters and …
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:12:37 GMT
Dr. Stephen Blythe CNN/Youtube Republican Debate Question on Health Care
Orlandosentinel.com - Thu Nov 29, 12:16 am GMT
Tablet course to curb HIV risk
Telegraphindia.com - Thu Nov 29, 02:49 am GMT
Report: Mom Who Hurt Child May Have Mental Illness - CBS 11
Report: Mom Who Hurt Child May Have Mental IllnessCBS 11, TX - 5 hours agoShe may have also had a mental illness. “Based on the mother\’s attempt to kill the child, the mental illness of the mother? it is the agency\’s opinion that …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:51:58 GMT
States\’ Priorities for Persons With Mental Illness in the Criminal … - Psychiatric Services (subscription)
States\’ Priorities for Persons With Mental Illness in the Criminal …Psychiatric Services (subscription) - 12 hours agoHowever, ongoing activities of SMHA directors throughout the country demonstrate that people with mental illness who become involved in the justice system …States\’ Priorities for Persons With Mental Illness in the Criminal … Psychiatric Services (subscription)Horizons of Context: Understanding the Police Decision to Arrest … Psychiatric Services (subscription)all 4 news articles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:15:07 GMT
State of mind - Gauntlet
State of mindGauntlet, Canada - 9 hours agoWhile conducting research for that article I kept coming across another pair of issues exacerbating the problem–mental illness and substance abuse. …Moving beyond the myths Cochrane Timesall 2 news articles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:55:30 GMT
Blakeslee woman pleads no contest, mental illness in killing husband - Pocono Record
Blakeslee woman pleads no contest, mental illness in killing husbandPocono Record, PA - 6 hours ago?Mental experts found she was temporarily insane and had lost all ability to reason during the incident. She is not psychotic and understands she did …
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:14:40 GMT
Society’s Role In Mental Health (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan - More than a hundred people were present at the launch of the World Mental Health Day with the theme “Mental health in a changing world: the impact of culture and diversity”, yesterday at the Centerpoint hotel in Gadong.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:34:26 GMT
Mental health record submissions for gun checks on the rise (CNN.com)
States appear to be taking more action to keep guns out of the hands of people with mental health problems in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, new figures show.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:32:15 GMT
More people with mental health problems banned from buying guns (Pravda)
The number of people who are barred from buying guns because of mental health problems has more than doubled since the Virginia Tech shootings last April.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:32:07 GMT
Vancouver jail guard says raised alarm about health of chronic drunk before death
Cnews.canoe.ca - Thu Nov 29, 02:49 am GMT
Since Tech Shootings, Gun Bans Doubles For Mental Health Reasons (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)
The number of people named in a federal database barring them from buying guns because of mental health problems has more than doubled since the Virginia Tech shootings.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:29:34 GMT
Clinton goes on offensive on health care
Boston.com - Thu Nov 29, 12:28 am GMT
Meningococcal disease claims toddler
Abc.net.au - Thu Nov 29, 02:54 am GMT
States’ Priorities for Persons With Mental Illness in the Criminal … - Psychiatric Services (subscription) November 29, 2007
Posted by in : health , add a commentNeed stressed to create awareness in pakistan about mental illness - Unique Pakistan
Need stressed to create awareness in pakistan about mental illnessUnique Pakistan, Pakistan - 1 hour agoThe Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, Dr Pirzada Qasim has stressed the need to create awareness about mental illness and mental health and asked …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:45:19 GMT
Number of mental health patients banned from buying guns doubles since Virginia Tech shootings (Deseret Morning News)
The number of people barred from buying guns because of mental health problems has more than doubled since the Virginia Tech shootings earlier this year, the Justice Department said Thursday. Attorney General Michael Mukasey was to announce the increase at an afternoon speech in Park City, Utah.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:42:59 GMT
Clinton Says Obama Weak on Health Care
Latimes.com - Thu Nov 29, 12:34 am GMT
Ethnocultural Variations in Mental Illness Discourse: Some … - Psychiatric Services (subscription)
Ethnocultural Variations in Mental Illness Discourse: Some …Psychiatric Services (subscription) - 8 hours agoThe purpose of this ethnography was to elucidate ethnocultural aspects of illness accounts and interactions with the mental health system. …Ethnocultural Variations in Mental Illness Discourse: Some … Psychiatric Services (subscription)all 2 news articles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:11:07 GMT
AG Mukasey: Mental health-related gun ban list numbers have doubled (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Posted: 1:52 PM- PARK CITY - Attorney General Michael Mukasey says the number of people prohibited from buying guns due to mental health problems has doubled since the April Virginia Tech shootings that left 33 dead.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:04:05 GMT
Aids Orphans Still Out of School
Allafrica.com - Thu Nov 29, 12:34 am GMT
Number of mental health patients banned from buying guns doubles since Va. Tech shootings (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
WASHINGTON - The number of people barred from buying guns because of mental health problems has more than doubled since the Virginia Tech shootings earlier this year, the Justice Department said Thursday. The increase follows stepped-up reporting to a federal database used to screen the backgrounds of potential gun-buyers. Attorney General Michael Mukasey was to announce the increase at an …
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:14:57 GMT
62% Rise In Cases Of Mental Health Illness - Bru Direct
62% Rise In Cases Of Mental Health IllnessBru Direct, Brunei Darussalam - 23 minutes agoThis fact, paired with the reality of mental disorders in most countries around the world with one out of four person diagnosed with mental illness, …
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:36:30 GMT
China reports sharp drop in HIV cases
Posted by in : health , add a commentMental health sufferers \’targeted by neighbours\’ - This is London
Mental health sufferers \’targeted by neighbours\’This is London, UK - 5 hours ago… the power to impose tougher sentences for people who commit offences that are motivated or aggravated by a victim\’s disability, including mental illness.Mind Reveals Alarming Levels Of Disability Hate Crime, UK Medical News Today (press release)all 5 news articles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:39:28 GMT
More Kansas, Missouri families face income squeeze from health-care costs
Kansascity.com - Thu Nov 29, 05:16 am GMT
Family, friends mourn Tasered man - The Daily News
Ottawa CitizenFamily, friends mourn Tasered manThe Daily News, Canada - 1 hour agoThe minister who led the funeral for a man who died in custody after being Tasered by police criticized the way society handles people with mental illness …Hyde?s body laid to rest ChronicleHerald.caMourners remember NS man who died a day after behind Tasered by police The Amherst DailyAutopsy results on tasered NS man may take a year due to tests: RCMP The Canadian PressCTV.ca - The Canadian Pressall 54 news articles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:19:09 GMT
Report Reveals Links Between States’ Mental Health Status And Treatment-Access (Medical News Today)
Mental Health America released its report, “Ranking America’s Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States,” a first-of-its-kind study examining state and national data for statistical associations betweenfactors that govern access to mental health care and actual mental health outcomes, including suicide rates. [click link for full article]
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:19:03 GMT
Closing of Hastings adolescent mental health program urged (Kearney Hub)
LINCOLN - Gov. Dave Heineman should close the adolescent mental health program at the Hastings Regional Center, a state legislator said Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:41:46 GMT
Mental health victims ‘face abuse’ (Channel 4)
Most people with mental health problems are routinely subjected to physical and sexual abuse or targeted by their neighbours, a new study reveals.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:40:26 GMT
Program succeeds with experience - Charlotte Observer
Program succeeds with experienceCharlotte Observer, NC - 7 hours agoWhat\’s it like to be a patient with a severe and persistent mental illness? What\’s it like to be a caregiver or family member? As a caregiver, how do you …
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:16:55 GMT
China reports sharp drop in HIV cases
Kentucky.com - Thu Nov 29, 05:52 am GMT
HIV-infected man convicted in second county
Cjonline.com - Thu Nov 29, 02:55 am GMT
Ex-Kern Co health director disappears, owes state more than $350K
Sacbee.com - Thu Nov 29, 03:03 am GMT
Learning: Book explores mental illness - DesMoinesRegister.com
Learning: Book explores mental illnessDesMoinesRegister.com, IA - 5 hours ago… with guest speakers Dr. Bruce Sieleni, director of mental health services for the Department of Corrections, and Des Moines Police Chief Judy Bradshaw, …
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:30:01 GMT
Panama City students taken to hospitals after overdosing
Miamiherald.com - Thu Nov 29, 07:31 am GMT
Mental health forum focuses on what works, what needs improving (Grand Rapids Herald-Review)
About 100 people from the Itasca County area participated in a legislative forum on mental health held at the Grand Rapids Area Library Tuesday night.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:21:39 GMT
newscenter Special Report: Mental Health Crisis - KTTC
Posted by in : health , add a commentMental health patients ?suffering routine abuse from neighbours? (Times Online)
Most people with mental health problems are routinely subjected to physical and sexual abuse or theft by their neighbours, a new study indicates.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:36:27 GMT
Moving beyond the myths - Cochrane Times
Moving beyond the mythsCochrane Times, Canada - 9 hours agoBut, if diagnosed with a mental illness, the only running you?ll see is people running away, all because of misinformed, archaic beliefs. …
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:24:19 GMT
Mental health patients ?suffering routine abuse from neighbours? - Times Online
Mental health patients ?suffering routine abuse from neighbours?Times Online, UK - 2 hours ago… power to impose tougher sentences for people who commit offences that are motivated or aggravated by a victim?s disability, including mental illness. …Mind Comments On Boost To War Veterans Mental Health Care, UK Medical News Today (press release)all 2 news articles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:44:00 GMT
lawyer: murder suspect has history of mental illness - Salt Lake Tribune
lawyer: murder suspect has history of mental illnessSalt Lake Tribune, United States - Nov 27, 2007… deland said hewitt has a history of being hospitalized for mental illness, including a stay at the utah state hospital. therefore, he said, …
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:09:12 GMT
How Health Can Create Wealth [document]
Allafrica.com - Tue Nov 27, 03:08 pm GMT
NASA tracks diseases outbreak by remote sensing technology
Deepikaglobal.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:51 pm GMT
CPLP Military Health Services On Debate
Allafrica.com - Tue Nov 27, 08:01 pm GMT
newscenter Special Report: Mental Health Crisis - KTTC
KTTCnewscenter Special Report: Mental Health CrisisKTTC, MN - 28 minutes agoWatching the movie “One Flew Over The Cuckoo\’s Nest” might be the closest some will ever get to mental illness, but this isn\’t Hollywood. This is real life. …
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:31:49 GMT
University Hospitals lung cancer chair gets $1.5 million
Cleveland.com - Tue Nov 27, 06:04 pm GMT
Dubai to host star studded AIDS fundraising
Arabianbusiness.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:46 pm GMT
understanding mental illness in colleges - Baltimore Examiner
understanding mental illness in collegesBaltimore Examiner, MD - 22 hours ago?substance abuse, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and other dimensions of mental illness have been a growing problem on college campuses nationwide. …
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:31:57 GMT
CPLP Military Health Services On Debate November 28, 2007
Posted by in : health , add a commentChurches Welcome Aids Figures Buts Call for More Action
Allafrica.com - Tue Nov 27, 08:04 pm GMT
Woman on probation after HIV conviction
Desmoinesregister.com - Tue Nov 27, 06:10 pm GMT
Mental health: ongoing need for services, awareness (Daily Record)
Jessica Bell holds a picture of her friend Julie from Julie???s memorial service. Julie, who suffered from depression, took her own life in 2002, although Bell believes her friend was also suffering from a deeper mental health issue.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:16:22 GMT
Hastings youth mental health center has $13M budget, currently one patient (Kearney Hub)
LINCOLN - Five months ago, the adolescent mental health program at the Hastings Regional Center was down to just six patients.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:25:44 GMT
Mental health program may be shut down (Lincoln Journal Star)
A little-used state mental health program in Hastings with a multimillion dollar budget could be shut down. A task force is studying the adolescent program at Hastings Regional Center, where there is now just one patient.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:17:46 GMT
batavia businesses give early christmas present to mental illness … - Chicago Suburban News
batavia businesses give early christmas present to mental illness …Chicago Suburban News, IL - Nov 27, 2007julane sullivan, left, from all dressed up, gets a hug from stephanie weber, executive director of suicide prevention services november 21, after the nine …
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:59:14 GMT
Latest: Shooter testifies in mental illness trial - St. Cloud Times
Latest: Shooter testifies in mental illness trialSt. Cloud Times, MN - 2 hours agoThis morning, Peterson took the witness stand in the mental illness phase of his murder trial and watched one of those interviews with police. …Testimony begins in trial for local man accused of shooting neighbor St. Cloud TimesLatest: Both sides in Peterson murder trial rest cases today St. Cloud TimesTrial focuses on capabilities St. Cloud TimesSt. Cloud Timesall 5 news articles
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:31:14 GMT
People with mental illness to receive ?13m to help them into work - Communitycare.co.uk
People with mental illness to receive ?13m to help them into workCommunitycare.co.uk, UK - 7 hours agoThe government will invest ?13m over the next three years to help people with mental health problems secure employment, the work and pensions secretary …
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:57:05 GMT
Health: Osteoporosis fractures may be bigger problem
Signonsandiego.com - Tue Nov 27, 10:14 pm GMT
Babangida Calls for End to ‘Unnecessary Health Tourism’
Allafrica.com - Tue Nov 27, 08:04 pm GMT
Utah couple to be evaluated for mental health after kidnapping their daughter before wedding (Pravda)
Court ruled to evaluate mental health of a couple accused of kidnapping their daughter on the eve of her wedding.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:31:52 GMT
Government cash offer for mental health ‘derisory’ (Belfast Telegraph)
Posted by in : health , add a commentLocal Mental Health Agency Says HMOs Aren’t Paying (First Coast News)
JACKSONVILLE, FL — From grant reductions to budget cuts, local mental health agencies say now they’re feeling it with their primary source of cash flow.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:05:16 GMT
Batavia businesses give early Christmas present to mental illness … - Chicago Suburban News
Batavia businesses give early Christmas present to mental illness …Chicago Suburban News, IL - 22 hours agoJulane Sullivan, left, from All Dressed Up, gets a hug from Stephanie Weber, executive director of Suicide Prevention Services November 21, after the nine …
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:59:14 GMT
Understanding mental illness in colleges - Baltimore Examiner
Understanding mental illness in collegesBaltimore Examiner, MD - 8 hours agoHowever, while violence and shootings are rare on campus, mental illness is surprisingly common. ?It is a topic that doesn?t get discussed enough, …
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:31:57 GMT
Van donated to mental health agency (The Montana Standard)
The Thanksgiving Holiday carries a special meaning this year for the clients at the Western Montana Mental Health Center in Dillon. Last spring the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dillon graciously donated their used 15-passenger Ford van to the center.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:22:39 GMT
NATIONAL AIDS COMMISSION HOSTS AWARDS CEREMONY TOMORROW
Lovefm.com - Wed Nov 28, 02:30 am GMT
Hospital bugs ‘hit communities’
News.bbc.co.uk - Wed Nov 28, 02:37 am GMT
Government cash offer for mental health ‘derisory’ (Belfast Telegraph)
The share of government cash allocated to address severe under-funding in Northern Ireland’s mental health and learning disability provision is a ” derisory” offer that will have little impact on urgently-needed plans to completely overhaul services.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:32:13 GMT
County seeks public input on mental health programs (North County Times)
County officials are scheduled to hold a community forum from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today in Mission Valley to get public input on how they should spend $16 million a year on new mental health services for teens and young adults.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:36:12 GMT
Lawmakers told mental health cuts will mean loss of services (Nevada Appeal)
The legislative committee studying health issues was told Tuesday any cuts the governor orders in mental health budgets will result in reduced services.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:12:51 GMT
Romney says Republican rival Giuliani praised Clinton’s health care plan
Signonsandiego.com - Wed Nov 28, 12:25 am GMT
My Turn: Moving ahead on mental health care - BurlingtonFreePress.com
My Turn: Moving ahead on mental health careBurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - 6 hours agoThe Institute of Medicine tells us that mental illness, even psychosis, does not necessarily affect decision-making capacity. The United States and Vermont …
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:21:05 GMT
Refuge crisis as ‘epidemic’ of domestic violence hits Scotland
Thescotsman.scotsman.com - Wed Nov 28, 02:31 am GMT
Pacer Health to sell Ga. hospital
Miamiherald.com - Wed Nov 28, 02:37 am GMT
Sen. Smith sees mental health future in new home - Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com
The Oregonian - OregonLive.comSen. Smith sees mental health future in new homeHillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com, OR - 5 hours agoHe estimates there are 125 people in Washington County who are homeless and have chronic mental illness and substance abuse problems. …Smith to speak at Garrett Lee Smith Safe Haven House ceremony Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.comall 6 news articles
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:53:05 GMT
newscenter Special Report: Mental Health Insurance - KTTC
KTTCnewscenter Special Report: Mental Health InsuranceKTTC, MN - 7 hours agoBut most health plans do not cover mental illness in the same way they cover physical illness. Psychiatrist Dr. Annette Smick says, “Some of the mental …
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:07:07 GMT
Mental Health Hot Lines Help Farmers (KTHV Little Rock)
Posted by in : health , add a commentInterim UM president urges education funding to help ease shortage of health-care workers
Kansascity.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:07 am GMT
Sonoma County Health department warns about ‘whooping cough’
Sacbee.com - Mon Nov 26, 11:03 pm GMT
NewsCenter Special Report: Mental Health Crisis (KTTC Rochester)
ROCHESTER, MN — The panic, the sadness, a loss of identity. We are in a mental health crisis. More Americans are seeking treatment than ever before and some experts say it’s still not enough.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:57:35 GMT
Dozens Turn Out To Support Mental Health Programs (WPTZ Plattsburgh)
Nearly 100 people turned out Tuesday night to support CVPH’s mental health programs.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:25:05 GMT
Former inmate files lawsuit claiming he was denied HIV medication in jail
Sun-sentinel.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:27 am GMT
Mass resignation threat by Mental Health Commission (Malta Today) November 27, 2007
Posted by in : health , add a commentMental Health plans swap (The Record Searchlight)
Mental Health plans swap
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:46:04 GMT
Health system may finally get off the gurney
Charlotte.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:17 am GMT
Lawyer: Murder suspect has history of mental illness - Salt Lake Tribune
Lawyer: Murder suspect has history of mental illnessSalt Lake Tribune, United States - 7 hours agoAfter the hearing, deland said Hewitt has a history of being hospitalized for mental illness, including a stay at the Utah State Hospital. …
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:09:12 GMT
Mass resignation threat by Mental Health Commission (Malta Today)
The National Commission for Mental Health Reform has warned Health Minister Louis Deguara it will be resigning en masse if its proposals to widen the mental illnesses covered by free medication remain ignored by the government.
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:46:10 GMT
Great-West Lifeco subsidiary to sell its U.S. health care business
Biz.yahoo.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:51 am GMT
Farmers’ mental health hotline (The Monterey County Herald)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ? American farmers no longer have to stoically face all that Mother Nature and the economy can dish out. At least eight states offer free mental health hot lines to assist farmers and producers through difficult patches.
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:59:18 GMT
Homeless Man Needs Care - Wall Street Journal
Homeless Man Needs CareWall Street Journal - 10 hours agoI am a board member at the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services. We work with consumers with chronic, persistent mental illness. …
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:01:15 GMT
Psychiatric Advance Directives: Controversies And Benefits, From The Harvard Mental Health Letter (Medical News Today)
In theory, psychiatric advance directives provide a way to improve medical decision making during a mental health crisis. Directives indicate, in advance, what treatments a patient prefers or who should make decisions if he or she becomes incapacitated. However, two key controversies surround these directives, reports the December 2007 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. [click link for …
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:04:53 GMT
City-County Health Department Merger Finalized
Channel3000.com - Tue Nov 27, 05:26 am GMT
