US sniper guilty of six killings Sep 26, 2009
He questioned the younger man about his mental health, referring to his insanity plea lodged at an earlier trial. "Who decided you was insane... How many doctors said you was insane?" Muhammad asked Malvo. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)
No charges in Hofstra University rape hoax Sep 26, 2009
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice says Hofstra University freshman Danmel Ndonye must undergo mental health treatment and perform community service in exchange for not being prosecuted. Rice described the 18-year-old as "deeply troubled.". (Florida Today)
Families must learn to cope with respite care cuts Sep 26, 2009
In order to alleviate the stress associated with raising a child with serious emotional or mental impairments, North Country Community Mental Health created its child respite care program ... Child respite care is a program run through North Country Community Mental Health designed to give support to the families of severely mentally or emotionally impaired children ... Charles Brown, the respite care program coordinator at North Country Community Mental Health, said it was this portion of the... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
WHO WE ARE: DR. SON TRINH Sep 26, 2009
This clinic will not be the same without him, gushed River Parishes Mental Health Clinic Accounting Specialist Anita Bordell just before the start of the festivities. Trinh has worked at the clinic since 1995, although worked at might be putting it lightly for someone who served as the medical director. (L Observateur, LA)
The Parenting Place Sep 26, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Aug 6, 2009 11:49 AM:" Teacher1 and cm's comments on the depression study make sense to me ... one thing that I worry about with a study like this is that it might lead some parents/doctors to putting their children on medication when it's not necessarily needed. That said, I think it's very important to pay careful attention to your child's mental health and deal with concerns just as you would any other medical problem (i.e. talk to the pediatrician about it). In the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Returning soldier still fighting battles Sep 26, 2009
These men receive all the Mental Health counseling one could ever imagine. They receive state of the art medical care, if the state cannot take care of it within the facility; these men are sent to specialist throughout the state. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
The Parenting Place Sep 25, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Aug 6, 2009 11:49 AM:" Teacher1 and cm's comments on the depression study make sense to me ... one thing that I worry about with a study like this is that it might lead some parents/doctors to putting their children on medication when it's not necessarily needed. That said, I think it's very important to pay careful attention to your child's mental health and deal with concerns just as you would any other medical problem (i.e. talk to the pediatrician about it). In the... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Family Film Guide Sep 25, 2009
The kid-attractor factor: Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart Good lessons/bad lessons: "Mental health begins with physical health," and it's OK to release exotic pet birds into the wild, so long as your intentions are good. Violence: A car accident is relived in flashbacks. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Forum: Health reform going far beyond core issues Sep 25, 2009
The National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention already perform most of the needed health and health care research and functions the legislation proposes. Some initiatives go frighteningly beyond traditional health care and into areas of city planning, home construction and transportation systems. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Call to action for Waynoka community Sep 25, 2009
Providing information at that meeting was Trudy Hoffman, Executive Director for the Northwest Center for Behavioral Health, Terry Rousey, a Field Representative for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Adam Honeyman, Deputy Sheriff for Woods County. Hoffman did the introductions and gave a brief history of how the coalition was formed in Woodward. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Driver in fatal accident sent back to jail Sep 25, 2009
Christopher Ryan Goss, 25, of Oakhurst Homes, Johnstown, was re-sentenced by President Judge John M. Cascio Thursday for the five-year-old crimes of involuntary manslaughter and careless driving after his probation was revoked and he was placed in Somerset County Jail Aug. 19 (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Acute Impact On Brain Function In Earthquake Survivors Sep 25, 2009
24, 2009) New research has found that the Wenchuan, China earthquake that occurred on 12 May 2008 had an acute impact on the brain function of physically healthy survivors and poses a risk to the mental health of these survivors. The results of the study, which was carried out by the Institute of Psychiatry in collaboration with colleagues from universities in China, the US and Liverpool, have been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Science Daily)
Our Emotions Can Lead Us Astray When Assessing Risks, Says New Study Sep 25, 2009
24, 2007) A new report reveals that children exposed to terrorist attacks show elevated symptoms of mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder and general. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Can't possibly save money Sep 25, 2009
They must cover primary care, preventive care, dental, prescriptions, mental health and vision services ... The mental health provision would include alcoholism, drug abuse, and sundry other problems now classified as illness. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Elderly Depression and Mental Illne... Sep 25, 2009
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation ... National Institute of Mental Health. (Suite101.com)
Somerville Health Foundation awards $33K in grants Sep 25, 2009
The major priorities for this year s grantees are to address root causes of disease and disparities in health; focus on youth development, specifically addressing protective factors to reduce substance abuse, decrease violence or improve mental health; provide physical activity and/or food/nutrition programming, infrastructure and/or policy work related to obesity prevention and reduction of cardiovascular disease; and address environmental health issues, including air, water, and/or soil... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Soldier reaches out to veterans suffering from PTSD Sep 25, 2009
He did not want to talk about it or get help, because when he inquired about it, he was told soldiers with mental health issues cannot stay in combat. "I wouldn't talk about (such problems), because once you do, they don't want you in a leadership position," he said. (Newton Tab, MA)
Health calendar Sep 25, 2009
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Hawai'i chapter, seeks volunteers in the case of natural disaster to help operate shelters, provide feeding, conduct disaster assessment, deliver health and mental health service, handle logistics or provide officer work; call: 739-8147. AMERICAN RED CROSS monthlong classes, including single or combined classes in first aid, CPR and AED for adult, infants and children, various times/dates, American Red Cross, Diamond Head; fees; register: 739-8123, 739-8132. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Inflammation Brings on the Blues Sep 25, 2009
Facts and Fictions in Mental Health. Calendar. (Scientific American)
•Man gets 8 years for threatening calls Sep 25, 2009
Gibson told Superior Court 2 Judge Cynthia Emkes that he was having mental health issues when he made the calls, and that he will seek treatment in prison. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Jury awards $360,000 in Utica police assault case; city hopes for reduction Sep 25, 2009
Payne, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, had become agitated and belligerent while experiencing a mental health episode at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. During the incident, Jones punched and kneed Payne in order to gain compliance after he already was restrained with handcuffs. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Affordable Housing Complex Comes Full Circle Sep 25, 2009
The New Carver is not the only new project providing permanent supportive housing, which in addition to a bedroom offers inhabitants a suite of services such as job training and mental health counseling ... SRHT is still trying to secure money for some services for the New Carver, including primary medical care and mental health counseling, he said. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Opening date still not set for VA clinic Sep 25, 2009
It can offer a variety of medical services, ranging from primary to mental health care, for veterans. VA will lease it from building co-owners Bill Whitworth and Gary Swits. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kansas lawmakers want investigation of agency for possible Medicaid fraud Sep 25, 2009
Between 2002 and 2007, the agency had to pay back the federal government $110 million after auditors found it had misdirected Medicaid dollars to special education, mental health and other programs. Kansas taxpayers cannot afford to for more Medicaid violations made by SRS.. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
EDITORIAL: Address prison overcrowding Sep 25, 2009
That would keep the population over the system's designed capacity but is intended to make the delivery of inmate medical and mental health care more manageable and effective ... That would keep the population over the system's designed capacity but is intended to make the delivery of inmate medical and mental health care more manageable and effective ... The panel has ordered the state to reduce the number of inmates in the 33 adult prisons by roughly a quarter, from 150,000 to 110,000, as a... (Fresno Bee)
High school dropout rate carries price tag Sep 25, 2009
Fight Back Santa Maria Valley used a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant from Department of Justice and Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) to fund its program. A mentor meets with the student to check on school progress during the nine-week program, and teachers are included in the checkups. (Santa Maria Times)
Paula's Health Notes: The Lingering Anguish of War Sep 25, 2009
On top of all the physical injuries that the wars have caused, the mental health issue will stress an already bursting system. A veteran of Vietnam recently wrote to me, and he said he found a program that helped him with PTSD. I attach a link, but as my deadline nears, I have not yet read his entire article. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Sep 25, 2009
It is releasing guidance for young people and professionals on the effects cannabis may have on mental health ... " She said virtually all of the research on both short and longer-term cognitive effects has been conducted on adults. This is a problem as the young, developing brain could be much more vulnerable to its effects, she explained. There is evidence that cannabis not only worsens existing mental health problems but may trigger some conditions Martin BarnesDrugScope chief executive Ms... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Dr. Murray Feingold: The call in the middle of the night Sep 25, 2009
As a general rule, phone calls in the middle of the night are not good for your mental health. The chances that such a phone call bodes good tidings is unlikely. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
How Will You Pay For College? Sep 25, 2009
Learn the top five signs of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. ADVERTISEMENT. (KIRO TV, WA)
Walnut Street Center holds fundraising walk to offset budget cuts Sep 25, 2009
This year, the agency lost this program due to state cuts in mental health funds, and has been struggling to help about 250 families in Arlington, Cambridge and Somerville who receive some sort of support transportation, health care, at-home help, keeping track of health history, medicines and doctors appointments, and day rehabilitation programs at the center ... The money raised in Friday s fundraiser will benefit families like Kehoe and Wheeler with medical support and consultations; mental... (Somerville Journal, MA)
The judiciary too fearful to admit its battles with depression Sep 24, 2009
But his confession has highlighted a conundrum for judges; they must be seen to be in control while also being seen to deal with the vital public policy issue of their own mental health ... But if there was a lot of talk about mental health issues, it might affect that confidence,'' he told the Herald ... Retired Supreme Court judge Keith Mason said mental health was ''an area where for all sorts of reasons it can't be dealt with publicly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
US sniper guilty of six killings Sep 24, 2009
He questioned the younger man about his mental health, referring to his insanity plea lodged at an earlier trial. "Who decided you was insane... How many doctors said you was insane?" Muhammad asked Malvo. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)
Head Start program gets $2.7M Sep 24, 2009
Head Start programs provide child development services that include education, health, nutrition and mental health. The funding will be distributed through the. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
NAMI schedules next meeting Sep 24, 2009
The meeting is open to the public, family members, mental health workers and consumers. NAMI Gold Country is an advocacy group serving the mentally ill and their families. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Lawyer Faces Felony Charge for Allegedly Bribing Hospital Workers Sep 24, 2009
The seven hospital workers, who were employed at either the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center or Jacobi Hospital, were charged with receiving a bribe in the third degree, a Class D felony, and the misdemeanor charge of official misconduct ... All work at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center except for Wright, who is an employee at Jacobi. (Law.com)
EEOC Sees Mental Health Stereotypes at Work Sep 24, 2009
In the federal suit filed Sept. 21 in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission contends that the Smith International Truck Center relied upon "myths, fears and stereotypes about mental impairments" when it unlawfully terminated an employee who took leave for a mental health issue ... As for how employers treat workers with mental health issues, Lynett believes most try to do the right thing. (Law.com)
AFSCME members rally over contract talks Sep 24, 2009
"Sanders talked about her work conditions shortly before joining about 100 other members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for a rally in the Capitol Rotunda -- a rally supporting their union team that began negotiations Tuesday with state officials for new, three-year contracts.Sanders told her colleagues during the rally the mental health clients at Fulton State Hospital are "a very troubled population. " "It seems like not a week goes by without... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Hollywood Stars Raise Awareness of Mental Health Sep 24, 2009
2009 PRISM Awards Showcase for Accurate Portrayals of Substance Abuse, Addiction, Recovery, Mental Health Issues to Air Saturday ... The PRISM Awards Showcase is produced by EIC, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and FX Network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More people suffer from depression in Turkey Sep 24, 2009
However, Ulas said there is no need to worry about national mental health because the drugs are not being consumed because of an increase in actual need but because of their rising popularity. The reason was effective marketing by drug companies and their collaboration with doctors, the secretary said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Police honored for special training Sep 24, 2009
According to Lt. Mark Raimo of the Watertown Police Department, the Crisis Intervention Team is made up of 20 percent of the department personnel, who were trained by mental health professionals. The training included one-on-one time with individuals with mental health issues ... The training was free and the overtime for the officers was funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (Town Times, CT)
Child abuse closer to home than we think Sep 24, 2009
Any child abuse is unacceptable, but when it's carried out by someone in a position of power and trust the impact, including mental health problems and low self-esteem, can be even more devastating. For young women the brain isn't fully mature until the early twenties. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Official plans new research centers Sep 24, 2009
"I went and spoke with a neurologist who heads the National Institute of Mental Health," Chalupa said. "The reason I talked to him about this is because he feels that autism is a field that should get more research. It's part of my job, finding the people with the money, federal and non-federal, and telling them what's going on here. He was very, very supportive. Extremely supportive. I was extremely encouraged by it.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Sep 24, 2009
It is releasing guidance for young people and professionals on the effects cannabis may have on mental health ... " She said virtually all of the research on both short and longer-term cognitive effects has been conducted on adults. This is a problem as the young, developing brain could be much more vulnerable to its effects, she explained. There is evidence that cannabis not only worsens existing mental health problems but may trigger some conditions Martin BarnesDrugScope chief executive Ms... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Editorial: Ammunition sales should be checked statewide Sep 24, 2009
Convicted felons, people with violent mental health histories or domestic violence restraining orders against them are barred from possessing both firearms and ammunition. There are laws in place that require identity checks and waiting periods for gun purchases, but no such prevention measures guard against illegal ammunition purchases. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Surgeons Remove 21-Pound Tumor From Dog Sep 24, 2009
"Although Warrens tumor has the possibility of recurring, it appears to be a slow-growing tumor that we can monitor and help manage in the months ahead, said Dr. Jean Duddy of Angells Internal Medicine Service"Warren has since spent the past five months enjoying his lightened frame following the lifesaving surgery," Duddy said. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. My Health ADVERTISEMENTShop At The Online Mall... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Ag financial counselors advice: Start early, get help (34) Sep 24, 2009
Ag financial counselors are truly on the front lines for mental health, family well-being, and financial concerns. My experience is that they listen, they care and are patient. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Schools defend isolation rooms Sep 24, 2009
We re not warehousing children in mental health institutions anymore and that s good but we need to fill in the gap to have good support staff in the school setting, she said. WIDESPREAD USE. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Making a difference Sep 24, 2009
Since it partnered with Klamath County Mental Health in 1992, fewer mental health patients are spending time in jail, says supervisor Kiki Parker-Rose. Domestic violence. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lilly to cut 14 pct of staff, trim $1B in costs Sep 24, 2009
The move will leave the developer of Prozac without a separate division devoted to mental health, as the neuroscience business will be part of the established markets unit, the largest of the five businesses. Spokeswoman Angela Sekston said mental health is still a priority for the company. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
After man's death, some worry about safety on local trails Sep 24, 2009
Mental health issues are common among the homeless population, he said. The jails, frankly, become a treatment place, which they re not equipped to do, Evinger said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Judge reveals battle with depression Sep 24, 2009
I have found the pharmaceutical and therapeutic support offered by mental health professionals to be a significant benefit to me over the last 30 years ... Despite my wife pointing out the advantages of "mental health days", my condition has never cost me a single day off work ... These days it is not unusual for people in responsible positions to publicly acknowledge aspects of their personal lives, including mental health issues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Down but not out Sep 24, 2009
"It was a matter of being interested in mental health and music, and the relationship between the two. "I read the script and liked it and thought I'd like to spend some time with these people," he continued. "It's really a love story between these two odd characters, both of whom are soloists in their own way. " Garrulous, volatile and schizophrenic, Ayers - played by Oscar winner Jamie Foxx - is rightly at the centre of Wright's film. But the script also elaborates Lopez's role to suggest the... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Community Bulletin Board: Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
Riverside Community Care provides mental health care, trauma response services, services to individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic head injuries, and other health and human services. For more information, call Dawn Hayes at 781-320-5325 or e-mail dhayes@riversidecc. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Area mental health care options shrink Sep 23, 2009
BLOOMINGTON - Outpatient mental health treatment and counseling for the working poor is being curtailed after McLean County's mental health agency was told its state budget cut will not be reversed ... In addition, the number of center clients and the severity of their mental health problems have increased, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
NAMI schedules next meeting Sep 23, 2009
The meeting is open to the public, family members, mental health workers and consumers. NAMI Gold Country is an advocacy group serving the mentally ill and their families. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Target's donation helps kids Sep 23, 2009
of the Child Protection Team, the Florida Department of Children and Families, both of which are onsite at the Advocacy Center; Brevard County Sheriff's Office and municipal law enforcement agencies; the Office of the State Attorney and community mental health professionals. Major onsite services provided by the Child Protection Team include medical exams, medical consultations, and specialized and forensic interviews. (Florida Today)
Trying to find the cause Sep 23, 2009
Thats higher than the national figure, which lists 23 percent of the homeless population as having served in the military, said Scott Rose, president of Way Station Inc., a not-for-profit mental health organization ... Stoops, of the National Coalition, said the lowest figure with which he was familiar showed that 30 percent of homeless people in this country have a mental health issue ... Of the homeless veterans in the 66-bed homeless program at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, the... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Muslim women fed hungry in the month of Ramadan Sep 23, 2009
This widespread and active branch of the AMC is actively engaged in service to humanity, improvement of physical and mental health, and teaching and training of the future generation. Lajna Imaillah USA, headed by Dr. Shanaz Butt has more than 4,000 members and 68 chapters. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Former Fulton officer lied to jury Sep 23, 2009
Court documents state that at the time of his death, the inmate was housed in the medical unit of the jail due to a mental health condition that required medication. Eyewitnesses have told federal authorities that three detention officers, including Langford, entered the inmate s cell and engaged in a physical altercation with the inmate. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Melbourne's population hits 4 million Sep 23, 2009
Ms Smith also warned that ''soft'' infrastructure, such as health services, childcare, mental health and disability support, was not being provided fast enough in growing outer suburbs. State Government spokesman Bill Kyriakopoulos said the Government was planning for at least 5 million people to be in Melbourne by 2030. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
County Faces Deep Job, Service Cuts Sep 23, 2009
Sacramento County's mental health treatment center is set to minimize its in-treatment beds in half. The overflow of those patients will impact local emergency rooms. (KCRA 3, CA)
Elusive Killer Back in Mental Hospital Sep 23, 2009
I can't wait until government officials like the ones running Oregon's mental health facilities are also running our healthcare. by writer10 September 22, 2009 5:00 PM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
US sniper guilty of six killings Sep 23, 2009
He questioned the younger man about his mental health, referring to his insanity plea lodged at an earlier trial. "Who decided you was insane... How many doctors said you was insane?" Muhammad asked Malvo. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)
* Can the dismal science admit happiness? Sep 23, 2009
Oswald, a pioneer of happiness economics in the UK and a member of the Stiglitz panel, said: Nobody starves any more in advanced societies, and were more likely to have a BMW than an old Ford, so in the modern economy, thinking about peoples mental health and their enjoyment of their lives is key. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
