Anthem ending Dirigo Health contract at end of 2007

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‘Unqualified Managers Fail Africa’s Health’
Allafrica.com - Thu Sep 6, 11:44 pm GMT

Adams, state to discuss mental health options (The Evening Sun)
The Adams County commissioners will meet with state officials later this month to discuss the future of a mental health-mental retardation joint program run with York County.

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:33:30 GMT
Virginia mental health reforms proposed (AP via Yahoo! News)
The first broad outlines for legislation to remedy state mental health system failings exposed by the Virginia Tech massacre call for a much greater focus on how the state identifies and treats people with psychiatric problems.

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:48:35 GMT
Illness comes out of the shadows - Salmon Arm Observer
Illness comes out of the shadowsSalmon Arm Observer, Canada - 16 hours agoMany may not realize the extent to which mental illness impacts those in our community, their families, friends, workplaces and the health-care system in …Mental Health Commission an “opportunity” for Christians CanadianChristianity.comTackling mental illness 100 Mile House Free PressThe Page The Lakeside LeaderCBC Prince Edward Island all 6 news articles

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:54:25 GMT
GOP promises mental health changes
Timesdispatch.com - Thu Sep 6, 11:39 pm GMT

Mental health proposal draws fire - Rocky Mountain News
Mental health proposal draws fireRocky Mountain News, CO - 8 hours agoMental health experts said that sharing private records would further stigmatize those who suffer from mental illness. They also argued that people who …Photo by Joshua Lawton Daily Cameraall 2 news articles

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:34:04 GMT
Chocolate: the new health food?
Canberra.yourguide.com.au - Fri Sep 7, 01:40 am GMT

No seat for P.E.I. on mental health commission (CBC Prince Edward Island)
P.E.I. Senator Catherine Callbeck wants to know why the Island does not have a representative on the newly announced Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:32:34 GMT
People with mental illness still neglected worldwide - OnMedica
Voice of America People with mental illness still neglected worldwideOnMedica, UK - 2 hours agoBetter services and more resources are needed for people with mental illness across the planet, find international researchers. They looked at mental health …Mentally ill undertreated globally: study ReutersExperts call for more resources worldwide to deal with mental illness News-Medical.netPatients With Mental Disorders Left By The Wayside In Many Parts … Medical News TodayVoice of America all 28 news articles

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:24:11 GMT
Teen Heads To Mental Health Facility For Homeless Man Beating (WESH via Yahoo! News)
A 17-year-old convicted of beating a homeless man in Daytona Beach is headed to a juvenile mental health facility. Jeremy Woods, 17, and two 10-year-olds attacked John D’Amico using fists, stones and a cinderblock. Woods must also attend anger management classes, and make restitution to D’Amico once he’s released.

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:32:05 GMT
Anthem ending Dirigo Health contract at end of 2007
News.mainetoday.com - Thu Sep 6, 11:56 pm GMT

UnitedHealth Group and Sierra Health Services Receive Merger Approval from California Department of
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ZAMBIA: Mental illness sufferers shunned and isolated - IRINnews.org
ZAMBIA: Mental illness sufferers shunned and isolatedIRINnews.org, NY - 16 minutes agoLUSAKA , 7 September 2007 (IRIN) - Rising rates of mental and emotional illness in Zambia are being met with growing levels of stigma and discrimination, …

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:43:52 GMT
Depression Worse to Health than Physical Illness - eFluxMedia (press release)
Canada.com Depression Worse to Health than Physical IllnesseFluxMedia (press release) - 1 hour agoHe added: ?Treatment of mental illness is a necessity, not a luxury.? The WHO lists depression as the fourth leading cause of disease burden and expects it …Depression world\’s most damaging illness The AgeDepression more harmful than angina, says study Guardian UnlimitedDepression \’is worse for your health than asthma or diabetes\’ Daily Mailic Wales - The Press Association all 86 news articles

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:39:35 GMT
Mental health users face exclusion (Wanstead and Woodford Guardian)
USERS of community mental health services in Redbridge still face problems regarding social exclusion despite improvements in their care, according to a new report.

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:33:44 GMT