Child mental care swamped Nov 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Hundreds of children are waiting for outpatient mental health services and may not be able to get help for several months ... The community mental health provider, which is a department of Halifax Health Medical Center, is the busiest it has been since opening in 1992, according to Shirley Holland, department manager ... The area's only Baker Act receiving facility for children is not only seeing more children, but they are younger and have more severe mental health issues,... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Atty seeks psych care for Mo. teen murder suspect Nov 21, 2009
During a court hearing Wednesday, a juvenile justice officer testified that Bustamante had attempted suicide two years ago and had received both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment for depression and cutting herself. Her juvenile defense attorney said Bustamante also had attempted to cut herself with her own fingernails while being held in juvenile custody after Elizabeth's death. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Paly hosts event for 'survivors of suicide loss' Nov 21, 2009
Participants will watch a 90-minute broadcast in which survivors of suicide loss and mental health professionals address questions such as: "Why did this happen? How can I cope? Here can I find support?". The event and the video are sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which organizes hundreds of such gatherings around the country for a simultaneous showing of the broadcast. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Pain at a loss, despair at inaction Nov 21, 2009
His death, just metres from the nurses' station, paints a grim picture of an acute mental health service in crisis, a system where overworked clinicians are often forced by shortage of beds, staff and money to turn away all but those deemed at urgent suicide risk. In his public hospital inquiry last year, Peter Garling described mental health as ''an under-resourced, overstretched part of the system in catch-up mode in terms of increasing funding, training and recruiting additional... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cable thrashing mother sentenced Nov 21, 2009
He was told she had made significant progress since her arrest and was on medication for mental health problems. Lisa Worsley, prosecuting, said the 12-year-old had told police she had been punished by her mother for allegedly stealing 20p from a neighbour's flat, hit with a wooden spoon and whipped with a computer cable over other alleged misdemeanours. (BBC News -- UK)
Missouri Girl Said Hobby Was 'Killing People' Nov 21, 2009
Online court records showed Thursday that a public defender assigned to represent Bustamante filed a motion seeking to have her placed in a state hospital for immediate mental health treatment ... In court Wednesday, juvenile justice officials testified that Bustamante attempted to commit suicide in 2007 and had been receiving mental health treatment for depression and cutting herself. (Fox News)
Call to action Nov 21, 2009
Her erratic behaviour raises concerns about her mental health, and the welfare of a 10-year-old daughter. "We have a 'protective ally' in the home in the older sister," Kitchener concludes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kansas ranks No. 24 in healthy state study Nov 21, 2009
Poor mental health days is the average number of days in the previous 30 days that a person could not perform work or household tasks due to mental illness. Few poor physical health days per month eighth/3. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Money to ease Hawaii school furloughs may shortchange needy Nov 21, 2009
Lawmakers tapped into the fund last legislative session, taking $8 million for adult mental health services and $14 million for public hospitals at the Hawai'i Health Systems Corp. But legislators rejected requests to use the fund for other social service programs. Two years ago, lawmakers used $24 million from the fund to help respond to the October 2006 earthquake on the Big Island. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Suicide's toll on loved ones discussed Nov 21, 2009
Mental health providers, people who have attempted suicide and relatives of people who have taken their own lives gathered yesterday in Waikk to talk about how to engage the community in a discussion on suicide prevention and decrease the number of suicides statewide ... Marya Grambs, executive director of Mental Health America of Hawai'i, was part of the panel to talk about how depression and an anxiety disorder caused her to attempt suicide twice once at 17 and again at 33. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Getting close to editor, Rudd risks paper cuts Nov 21, 2009
" Murdoch said in a recent interview that Rudd was over-sensitive to criticism.Interestingly, Rudd has maintained good relations with the rest of the Murdoch corporation, starting at the top. He had a three-hour dinner with Murdoch in New York in September. He is on good terms with Hartigan. He has friendly relations with The Australian's Canberra reporters. And, apart from a brief flare of anger at the reporting of the Godwin Grech fake email affair, he has a civil relationship with the editors... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Come Sunday, it'll be all right Nov 21, 2009
" I look forward to this every four years, as does every red-blooded Australian. Can the Aussies medal for a podium finish? Are we beating the Poms, the Germans, the Kiwis? Which is why this report from the Government's Independent Sport Panel, headed by the businessman David Crawford, hasn't a hope in hell of getting up. No doubt it is chock-full of sound good sense, the careful allocation of limited finances and worthy grassroots remedies for the pubescent obesity epidemic that grips the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Organization's goal is to fight homelessness Nov 21, 2009
Identifying underlying issues that can lead to homelessness - such as substance abuse or mental health problems - is a vital step, said Mina. "People don't become homeless by osmosis," said Mina yesterday. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Four Victims Of Fort Hood Rampage Still Hospitalized Nov 21, 2009
"All the support received is proof that the Army family isn't just made of Soldiers, Fort Hood said. There are 245 behavioral health professionals on post in the wake of the shooting including psychiatrists, counselors and chaplains, Fort Hood said, and all of the 748 people who were in the area of the shooting have attended critical incident stress debriefings. Military chaplains and counselors are available to soldiers, family members and civilians at the posts Resiliency Campus and... (KWTX.com, TX)
The stress of harvest Nov 21, 2009
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. by Loretta Sorensen, Midwest ProducerWednesday, November 18, 2009 10:35 AM CST. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Banged up YC squad faces Willcox with trip to state finals on the line Nov 21, 2009
"Unfortunately as a coach, your mental health is in the hands of 14- and 15-year-olds," Stallworth said. "But the day before a game seems to heal a lot of people and get everything in order.". (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
"Big Brother 9" Winner Seeks Bail Nov 21, 2009
They say in court papers that he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and to get mental health and substance abuse counseling. MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Teen charged with murder of Elizabeth Olten Nov 21, 2009
In September 2007, Cook said they found that Alyssa had spent 10 days in Mid-MO Mental Health Center after a suicide attempt, and then was treated through Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, dealing with depression ... " 1stveil wrote on Nov 20, 2009 4:36 AM:" I have to agree with Kurt Valentine, here they are not prepared for this at all that is why it all needs to come out Every Little Detail Mental Health couldn't see this what is really going on here " 1stveil wrote on Nov 20, 2009... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Life after loved ones' suicides Nov 21, 2009
Mental health experts say the survivor movement is growing ... She talked to friends and co-workers about suicide prevention and signed numerous petitions to pass legislation for insurance coverage of mental health services. (CNN)
Prosecutor: '... We will seek an adult-like punishment' Nov 21, 2009
In September 2007, Cook said they found that Bustamante had spent 10 days in Mid-MO Mental Health Center after a suicide attempt, and then was treated through Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, dealing with depression. He said Bustamante and her family were very involved and had attended treatment regularly. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Chief opens Illinois 'supermax' prison to show reforms Nov 21, 2009
Behind him are Warden Yolande Johnson, center, and Dr. Wendy Blank, director of the prison's mental health services ... While human rights advocates have complained prisoners are kept at Tamms indefinitely, often in isolation and to the detriment to their mental health, the state's new Department of Corrections chief said four dozen inmates have recently been deemed fit for transfer to lower-security lockups ... Mental health evaluations. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Real Shock of Fort Hood Nov 21, 2009
It's not that the massacre occurred. It's that it hadn't occurred before. (Slate)
8 Fort Hood Wounded Will Still Deploy Nov 21, 2009
Many more mental health specialists were wounded in the Nov. 5 shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, than previously reported, decimating the two units deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq, a commanding general says ... Eight of the wounded have returned to duty, and 14 other mental health reservists have volunteered to fill vacancies and go to Iraq or Afghanistan, he says ... Five mental health workers were among 13 people shot to death when Army Maj. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Senator Franken's wife eager to assure abuse victims thatsomebody's listening Nov 21, 2009
One woman has a therapist through Five County Mental health (a multi-county public consortium) who she described as, "enormously awesome.". Another woman said her church community has stepped up whenever she needs something-- a ride somewhere or a babysitter. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
U.S.-run prison in Afghanistan holds few Taliban diehards Nov 21, 2009
The assessment of the detainees is based on interviews conducted by military personnel, Afghan religious leaders and on-staff mental health experts, Martins said. The inmates are being moved into a new, 1,140-person facility at Bagram that will offer them time outdoors, language lessons and a variety of vocational classes to prepare for life outside prison. (USA Today -- News)
Patty Dunn has 50-plus years of caring for others Nov 21, 2009
Although Dunn and her husband opened a men's clothing store in Ogden, Dunn's Haberdashery, Dunn continued serving in the medical field as a Boone County Mental Health Advocate and as a First Responder volunteer (1991-2006). Dunn traveled back to Iowa City for six-months of training enabling her to work with mentally and physically handicapped individuals in residential situations. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
'Bro' suspect: 'Bail me out!' Nov 21, 2009
They say he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and get mental health and substance abuse counseling ... They say he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and get mental health and substance abuse counseling. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Mental Health conducting Christmas Gift Lift Nov 21, 2009
Mental Health America of Jackson County is conducting its annual Christmas Gift Lift drive. For several years now, the organization has provided gifts to mentally ill clients in Jackson County. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Nov 21, 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)
What kind of strength work won't aggravate rotator cuff issue? Nov 21, 2009
Send us your questions about general health topics, diet and fitness and mental health. If your question is chosen, it could be featured on CNN.com's health page with an answer from one of our health experts, or by a participant in the CNNhealth community. (CNN -- Health)
Region and state » Nov 21, 2009
State mental health officials have stopped accepting new patients at Georgia's largest psychiatric hospital, following a federal inspection that found problems with patient violence, dangerous conditions and inadequate mental health treatment ... Private First Class James Armstrong, a mental health specialist with the 1908th medical detachment, was being processed for a deployment when the shooting erupted, DOT officials said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mental hospital stops admits Nov 21, 2009
State mental health officials have stopped accepting new patients at Georgia's largest psychiatric hospital, following a federal inspection that found problems with patient violence, dangerous conditions and inadequate mental health treatment ... And the mental health treatment is inadequate, which Wilson said is leading to some patients being released only to return to Central State ... Georgia's mental health advocates praised the state for taking action, after what they say has been decades... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Police: Woman Tried To Kill Own Child Nov 21, 2009
Police aren't saying exactly what happened, but the police report indicates she's had run-ins with the law before, and that she has mental health issues. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
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 ... The children had up to four mental health exams during the study ... The new study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and released Monday in the August issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, did not examine depression treatment, which is highly controversial among children so young. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Post exclusive: 'Pill mills' popping up all over Palm Beach County Nov 21, 2009
Another was considered for involuntary commitment to a mental health center after two doctors judged him incapable of making sound decisions for himself, The Post found. These physicians, too, increasingly are pushing north. (The Palm Beach Post)
Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD Nov 21, 2009
Mental health videos ... MORE FROM MENTAL HEALTH ... Mental health Section Front. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
DOT worker hurt at Ft. Hood Nov 20, 2009
Private First Class James Armstrong, a mental health specialist with the 1908th medical detachment, was being processed for a deployment when the shooting erupted, DOT officials said. He was shot twice and recognized for heroism in helping fellow soldiers at the scene. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The stress of harvest Nov 20, 2009
Midwest Producer: Serving Kansas ska Agriculture. by Loretta Sorensen, Midwest ProducerWednesday, November 18, 2009 10:35 AM CST. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Yesterdays veterans look to those of tomorrow Nov 20, 2009
I would say I m concerned with mental health issues ... Mental health services for our military are woefully inadequate. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Mammography: What to Do Now? Nov 20, 2009
"Unless the patient is at increased risk of radiation exposure or increased mental health stress of dealing with a false-positive test, I still feel that the use of the mammogram is a potentially lifesaving and quality-of-life improving test for many women," Chervenak said. "We know that mammography often picks up a cancer before it can be palpated," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Pentagon launches new probe of Fort Hood shootings Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced Thursday that he's appointed two former heads of the Army and the Navy to review the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, amid questions about whether political correctness and a shortage of mental health professionals drove the military to keep Army psychiatrist Maj ... At the same time, the military, like the nation, is battling a shortage of mental health professionals ... The Army has only 121 psychiatrists, and overall, the military has... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
VA center opens two mental health units Nov 20, 2009
The has opened two new mental health units for returning combat troops and for women veterans ... In response, the VA has developed programs for treating chronic mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, substance abuse and depressive disturbances ... The unit for women has added 10 beds to the VA center to respond to mental health and other medical needs for those who do not wish to be treated in mixed-gender settings. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Suicide prevention groups protest The Office Nov 20, 2009
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and other mental health organizations are asking NBC to be more sensitive. They worry that the graphic depiction of Carell struggling in a hangman's noose might encourage mentally ill people to take their own lives. (MSNBC -- Health)
Police: Teen girl dug grave anticipating neighbor's murder Nov 20, 2009
Yet Bustamante had tried to commit suicide at age 13 and had been receiving mental health treatment for depression and cutting herself, said David Cook, the chief juvenile officer in Cole County. Once, she led her family to believe she was attending a local church event when she instead sneaked off to a concert in St. Louis, about two hours away, Cook said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sting's winter of content continues to confound Nov 20, 2009
" if you like. But you won't have been listening, really listening, to what he has been playing. Warwick McFadyen is a senior Age writer. Source: Comments Be the first to comment. Would you like to comment? You will need Javascript enabled to use our Commenting Feature. Would you like to comment? Already a Fairfax Digital Member? Fairfax Digital Member login Simply log in below to start commenting on articles. Not a member? for a free account. Please check the following fields before continuing:... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A secular God for all, apply when needed! Nov 20, 2009
"We never expected anything but staging of these projects. We never expected them to all ... Canuckie Hockey , [no the relations to joe who] Story Tools The Goanna Goanna Tracks Most commented 242 comments 133 comments 131 comments 83 comments 76 comments 74 comments 70 comments 69 comments 18 comments 12 comments 7 comments 4 comments 4 comments 2 comments 00004000 Editor's picks Ian Hickie Really smart countries now have a national agenda to maximise the mental health of their citizens.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Minchin's emissions a direct challenge to Turnbull Nov 20, 2009
Minchin's emissions opposition a direct challenge to Turnbull. The Libs' Senate leader is encouraging climate sceptics to speak out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Schwarzenegger after-school program ties up budget Nov 20, 2009
2 billion over 5 years from the other two programs, which dedicate money to children's and mental health programs ... Alicia Trost, a spokeswoman for Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, said he would consider asking voters to repeal or scale back Schwarzenegger's after-school program, but not mental health funding ... The Sacramento Democrat wrote the mental health program. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Hudson: War in Afghanistan deserves more dithering Nov 20, 2009
Then head over to the mental health side of the hospital and spend some quiet moments with the psychically wounded, some of the tens of thousands of returning veterans with post-traumatic stress, they who awake at night from war-dominated nightmares, who have come home but are not yet home, who may never really be home again. Put in some phone calls to the families whose husbands and wives and Moms and Dads are still in Afghanistan, for a second or third or fourth tour of duty. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Fence called ugly blot on suicide spot Nov 20, 2009
They would be better off using the money on mental health services to deal with the problem. Instead, they've come up with this design which is aesthetically very displeasing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
UC Davis sues over unpaid indigent care Nov 20, 2009
This suggests that the lawsuit, if successful, could put the county on the hook for scores of indigent mental health patients currently flooding local emergency rooms due to a cutback in county services. If a resident meets indigent standards and receives emergency care at UC Davis, the county has an obligation to bear the cost of care, whether it is medical or mental health, said hospital counsel David Levine. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Man sentenced for chasing wife, daughter with gun Nov 20, 2009
During the sentencing Moeller stipulated that while Davis is incarcerated he must receive substance abuse counseling and mental health counseling. JOSEPH LAW. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Is there a correlation between college students and mental health issues? Nov 20, 2009
Is there a correlation between college students and mental health issues ... Is there a correlation between college students and mental health issues ... On a yearly basis, we have about one in 10 students seek mental health help at Student Health Services, said Thomas Brounk, director of the Mental Health Services at Washington University. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Framingham schools, law enforcement target bullying, drug use Nov 20, 2009
The program takes aim at those behaviors, with officials hoping to identify at-risk kids and helping them with the family, mental health and anger management problems that typically lead to destructive behavior, Leone said. "The focus is on the particular issue that's causing their bad behavior, and trying to intervene," he said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Schwarzenegger after-school program ties up ... Nov 20, 2009
2 billion over 5 years from the other two programs, which dedicate money to children's and mental health programs ... Alicia Trost, a spokeswoman for Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, said he would consider asking voters to repeal or scale back Schwarzenegger's after-school program, but not mental health funding ... The Sacramento Democrat wrote the mental health program. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Click to read:Gates Unveils Pentagon Probe of Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
No religion that regularly blows themselves up should be in charge of mental health. by dontknowitall November 19, 2009 6:53 PM EST. (CBS News)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Nov 20, 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)
Council balks at bill for turf on ball fields Nov 20, 2009
They also approved annual appropriations for the Montgomery Area Mental Health Board and the county school systems Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, or HIPPY, program. The first half of the appropriations will be delivered immediately, with the balance to be paid in March. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
US sniper guilty of six killings Nov 20, 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)
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism. Nov 20, 2009
a) Mental health issues (schizophrenia, brain damage) b) Liver and pancreas damage c). Rift between family members, especially couples d) Divorce e) Social misfits f) Unnecessary fights and accidents g) Avoidable burden on the existing, over stretched health budget. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Stanley Wald, 84; founded group that takes pets to infirm Nov 20, 2009
Through unconditional love, pets can have a positive effect on the physical and mental health. The Pets and People Foundation continued after Mr. Wald and his wife moved to Portland in 1999 to be closer to family. (Boston Globe)
Highway toll foes fall short on signatures Nov 20, 2009
Attorney Richard Bailey said at a hearing in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn Wednesday that James Maguire Clark, 22, has several mental health issues and should not be held criminally responsible for the March 15 slaying of Eleanor Clark, 80. Prosecutors want to have a psychologist examine Clark. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Lawmakers must share in sacrifice Nov 20, 2009
It is about reality the pain that millions of Californians are feeling as college fees are hiked, mental health programs are slashed and unemployment remains at high levels. A little more sacrifice might focus some minds under the dome and force legislators to confront the hard issues they have so long avoided about this state's core needs and priorities. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
No comments posted. Nov 20, 2009
Teen has history of mental health issues ... She showed little emotion or reaction during either hearing - even though much of the morning's evidence focused on her suicide attempt around Labor Day 2007, followed by a 10-day stay at the Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center in Columbia, her ongoing treatment for depression and her various attempts to hurt herself by cutting ... He said the teen's thick file of mental health counselor's notes and treatment information didn't identify that she was a... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Workers' hair tests nail 10 times more drug users Nov 20, 2009
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration data show a 0. 3% uptick in overall marijuana and hashish use from 2007 to 2008. (USA Today -- Money)
