Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health
2009-09-21 02:35:00 A report that brings together the most recent research, resources, products, and tools on mental health issues in women and explores the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating, and coping with mental illness. It also points to resilience and social support systems as key factors in overcoming mental illness. The report outlines specific action steps for policy-makers, health care providers, researchers, and others to take in an effort to address the burden of mental illness on women's lives and increase their capacity for recovery.
By: Asiaing.com
Megan Fox Has Mental Health Problems
2009-09-02 16:52:00 Megan Fox admits she has struggled with mental health problems since her youth, and, although she hasn’t been officially diagnosed, she is convinced she shows symptoms of the serious psychiatric condition, which often torments suffers with auditory hallucinations, paranoid delusions and social dysfunction. The 23 year old reveals she has spent years meticulously studying the life ...
By: MakeUsHot
Researchers Explore Mental Health Benefits of Video Games
2009-08-20 15:52:00 From Wash Post Technology: Gail Nichols has suffered from depression for years. When the 49-year-old resident of St. Marys, Kan., cannot sleep, she falls back on a form of entertainment that is gaining increasing credibility as a medical intervention: video games. Read th
Mental health problems seen in many U.S. veterans
2009-08-05 18:04:00 More than one-third of U.S. veterans seen at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan were diagnosed with a mental health disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, according to a new study. Using national VA data on more than 289,000 Iraq and Afghanistan vets, researchers found that the prevalence of new mental health diagnoses increased by six-fold between 2002 and 2008?from just over 6 percent to 37 percent. The steepest increase was seen in new diagnoses of PTSD, which rose from less than 1 percent of VA patients at the outset to 22 percent by the study?s end.
kobe brant wrote a new blog post: Mental health of teachers is a concern
2009-08-03 14:21:00 kobe brant wrote a new blog post: Mental health of teachers is a concern A report stating the importance of linking up the disparate services that tackle teacher stress has been launched recently by the Teacher Support Network. Unveiled at the teacher union conferences in April, The School Wellbeing Report highlights the need to prioritise teacher wellbeing and for support services to work together to boost the physical and ...
By: BackBeat
Ohio Budget Cuts Mental Health Funding
2009-07-15 17:37:00 July 1st was a very important day at the state house in Columbus. It was the day that a balanced state budget had to be passed. As usual, politics got in the way of that and they subsequently passed a 7-day budget as negotiations continued. During week one, the impasse continued, and a second 7-day state budget passed. Negotiations continued....Since I have been in Boston for the past few days, I've been curious to see what was going to happen to the state budget. When I checked the Columbus Dispatch website yesterday, I was surprised that an agreement was reached. In reading the quotes from the politicians, it was a budget that "no one" was happy with." Then, why did you pass it? That confuses me.The big winner was not the citizens of Ohio, but the racetracks of Ohio. Yes, the racetracks - and probably the Governor (when is he up for re-election again?) According to the article "Budget Plan, Keeping Score," "The state's seven horse tracks will get up to 2,500 video lottery termin...
By: Doctor Anonymous
Minnesota's Employment First Movement in Mental Health
2009-03-28 00:09:00 Editorial Note: I recently wrote this newsletter article for Minnesota APSE-The Network on Employment. It will be featured soon in our State Chapter's quarterly newsletter issue. However, I thought I would share it here with my blog readers as well. The State of Minnesota recently issued its annual report for 2008 to the State legislature concerning the employment status of Minnesotans living with serious mental illnesses (SMI). Although we have a long way to go, this status report is rich with data and supports the progress Minnesota is making in clearing pathways to the workforce for its residents with SMI.One of the most exciting trends identified in this 2008 report is Minnesota’s gradual transformation to evidence-based practice, supported employment (EBP-SE) to improve the quality of employment outcomes in the State. EBPs are specific service interventions documented to support success in recovery from SMI through clinical research trials.EBP-SE is one of six EBPs in psychi...
Make Love, Not Stress
2009-02-09 06:57:00 Image by millzero.com via Flickr window.google_render_ad(); The role of stress reduction is important to almost any health plan. Keeping your brain fit is no different. Constant stress, which plagues many in today?s society, causes an elevation of hormones, including cortisol, that can be bad for your health.Now, let?s get something straight before we go any further. Cortisol is not some evil hormone that?s sole job is to make you fat and sick, as many late night infomercials would have you believe. It is a necessary part of your physiology and you would be dead without it. It is part of the flight, fight or fright response which helps you deal with immediate stressors and life-threatening situations. Even when you?re not stressed it plays important roles in vigilance and attention. Controlling cortisol levels with drugs is requires much caution.Problems with cortisol occur when you stay stressed for long periods of time. The cortisol system is designed to turn on to help deal with...
12 Reasons You?re So Tired ? and How to Get Back on Top
2008-12-05 13:52:00 When people ask you how you are, how do you respond? Do you say you’re fine?or tired? If you were too exhausted even to answer the question, you’re not alone: Fatigue is endemic these days. Here are a dozen potential reasons behind that run-down feeling and how you can re-energize yourself.
Governor Palin?s Mental Health Problems Surface
2008-10-13 04:21:00 In the wake of Governor Sarah Palin’s cheerful insistence the legislative report into the trooper gate probe cleared her of any wrongdoing. I join those who share concern the pressures of the campaign may be taking a negative toll on her mental health. Its an issue that obligates me to set aside partisan perspective and ...
Rural mental health
2008-09-30 20:03:00 A significant proportion of people live and work in rural areas, and rural mental health is important wherever psychiatry is practised. There are inherent difficulties in conducting rural research, due in part to the lack of an agreed definition of rurality. Mental health is probably better in rural areas, with the exception of suicide, which remains highest in male rural residents. A number of aspects of rural life (such as the rural community, social networks, problems with access, and social exclusion) may all have particular implications for people with mental health problems. Further issues such as the effect of rural culture on help-seeking for mental illness, anonymity in small rural communities and stigma may further affect the recognition, treatment and maintenance of mental health problems for people in rural areas. Providing mental health services to remote and rural locations may be challenging. Rural culture and countryside form a significant part of our society. A la...
Mental Health of concern to Denver Convention attendees
2008-08-26 02:04:00 Chatting with convention goers outside the Colorado Convention Center on Sunday August 25 I met Hope Turlington of Raleigh, North Carolina, who has abundant concerns over federal funding for mental health, both in terms of military veterans, and non-military citizens of the USA. She is distrubed by the prospects for returning Iraq vets dealing with mental stress and trauma as a result of service to this country. Hope is deeply concerned about the effects of the scheduled "transition/closing" of the Dorothea Dix Mental Hospital. She pointed out that the great North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms has said that "our sick deserve a view from Dix Hill as much as anybody," yet developers are bidding to take that land away - to turn it into a money maker for a private entity at the expense of people suffering from various forms of acute and/or chronic mental illness. De-institutionalization is not a viable treatment protocol for many of the people who have been diagnosed and committed, ye...
The Case For Mental Health Screening Of Candidates And Electeds
2008-06-03 15:56:00 by Linda Millazo In 1972, after graduating from New York's Queens College, I took the New York State teaching exam. My degrees were in Theater and Speech Communications so I took the exam to teach speech. It was a particularly difficult test since it combined both art and science. The surprisingly good news - after five years of "thespianing," partying and cramming, I passed the written and oral exams. The embarrassingly bad news - I failed MY APPLICATION! My downfall was one simple question: Have you ever used drugs? The application had separate boxes for a simple YES and a simple NO. I simply checked YES!! You see, having gone to school during the drug crazed 60s and 70s, I was convinced my assessors wouldn’t believe my “No” since my wild-hippy-artist-look defined me. Thus I did as any young idealist would – I told the truth – well, the partial truth. I admitted to smoking marijuana, and left it at that. My assessment team was NOT pleased! The reward ...
Long-term daily cannabis use seen harmful to brain tissue, mental health
2008-06-03 09:33:00 Image by Getty Images via DaylifeDr. Yucel says "Many people in the community, as well as cannabis users themselves, believe that cannabis is relatively harmless and should be legally available,"(see Yucel Research link here)This argument is a straw man.The heavy use of cannabis as characterized by this study [5+ daily joints*356*10yrs] would be the extreme exception in consumption.It would be very difficult to find 15 cannabis only consumers in Australia using at this level.(further) This heavy consumption was occurring in a context of absolute prohibition, clear evidence of policy 'efficacy' failure being so predicated on zero tolerance of any harm.But what do we find? A harm association by a correlation only, and as reported elsewhere - no basis for thinking there is cannabis harm causation other than at sub clinical behavioral measures.Remember the UN cannabis related covenants sanctions billions of dollars annually on police, justice, law, and corrections and maintains a cult...
Jennifer Butler Murray: He Slimed Me
2008-05-29 22:17:00 Who you gonna call when you can’t even count on a Ghostbuster anymore? Jennifer Butler Murray, wife of Comedian/Actor Bill Murray, has filed for divorce, citing a cornucopia of bad behaviour which as she claims, “destroyed the marital relationship betwwen the parties and plaintiff no longer feels safe being in the presence of defendant.” Murray ...
By: fracas
The link between physical & mental health: ADHD.
2008-05-27 19:33:00 Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder of which the primary symptom is the inability to concentrate. While the symptoms are widely accepted, the causes are disputed. Conventional studies of this disease have focused on brain’s ability to produce dopamine, food additives such as colourants, genetic research and environmental factors (including alcohol, in ...
New Study on Meditative Mindfulness and ADHD
2008-05-24 21:38:00 (This is cross-posted from my private practice site.) Sharpbrains.com, one of the sites in our Technology & Helping Kids blogroll, has an article by Dr. David Rabiner in which he reviews some new research on teaching mindfulness meditation to teens and adults, and how study participants with attentional problems were helped by learning and practicing these ...
By: Kmareka.com
Happy Memorial Day From the Editor of ElderAbuseHelp.Org
2008-05-24 19:48:00 BubbleShare: Share photos - Play some Online Games.This Weekend we all went to swim with some very special animals that are UN believable loving friendly and intelligent creatures, the bond established with these amazing animals is hard to describe. It is said that the brain of these mammals are larger than that of humans, elder abuse is unheard of with these animals, and they communicate with humans in a manner that have been known to save lives as they can sense when something isn't quite right, e.g. pregnancy , and are sensitive to the disposition of humans being attracted to some and avoiding others who exhibit aggressive behavior . People who are trained in "dolphin language" can tell a lot by interacting with these mammals .There are many theories as to how they are able to do this, that's a subject to complex to get into here, we'll leave that for another story and just say for now that sharing a portion of our holiday with these special creatures is an experience we will ...
By: Elder Abuse
May is National Mental Health Month
2008-05-22 18:16:00 This month, take stock of your social relationships. Our world and our lives are getting more difficult - we need each now more than ever. Relationships with family and friends help get us through tough times. Mental Health America's theme for 2008 is Get Connected. Social connectedness is a major factor in mental health and wellbeing. Think back to times when you went through extraordinarily tough tribulations - could you have made it without your friends and family? I know I could not have. Strengthen your bonds with others now and reach out and be there for people who may be going through stressful times right now. Make sure you have these 5 connections in your life for sound mental health Have close relationships to help you cope with stress Have people to talk to when you get lonely Have people around you who accept you for who you are Have a strong emotional connection to at least one other person Know who will help you when you really need it Humans are social creatures...
By: Train Your Mind
You?re so vain
2008-05-20 17:26:00 Last week I suggested the reality show Top Chef ought to eat some humble pie. Humility is an admirable trait that would befit certain people (Ahem, yes, you, My Super Sweet 16 brats) but a little dose of narcissism isn?t all that bad, either? More than thirty years ago, Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and ...
Human Rights - The Short List of Planet Health
2008-05-15 16:34:00 Today is the day of regular Bloggers Unite movement action. This edition is about Human Rights. I can’t live it without my and yours attention. Bloggers Unite is an opportunity for bloggers, vloggers, and photobloggers to use their space to make the world a better place. I believe, that human rights are the main options for healthy ...
The role of religion/spirituality in healing
2008-05-13 04:32:00 The recent death of Polly Ann Williams struck a chord with a lot of people. Even now, months after her suicide, she remains among the top ten search words leading people here to this site and my eulogy to her remains one of the most visited entries since I began the site last January. ...
Stage Dads Just Want Equal Time.
2008-05-12 20:54:00 Shh. Don’t tell Olga, The Traveling Bra, but some people are still burning bras… or in this case, jockstraps. Whoops. Now you can’t tell Frank, The Sedentary Jockstrap either. It seems that David Archuleta, that wholesome boy next door some predict as the final American Idol standing this year, has a Stage Dad. According to reports abounding since last ...
By: fracas
Mental Health Care Employees Rip Treatment of FLDS Mormon Sect
2008-05-12 19:14:00 When one first reads the headlines of this Houston Chronicle story it seems the mental health community is making war with Texas Child Protective Services over the poor treatment of the FLDS Mormon sect. But reading into the article further one finds that this is really about nine employees who work for a private mental health care agency called Mental Health - Mental Retardation Center (MHMRC) which seem to have ties with Baptist preacher Kevin Dinnin.May I remind you that this is not just Texas this is West Texas where David Koresh is still a hero and clearing brush with Jesus is the major pastime. The area has a religious agenda promoting that anything with Jesus involved is good and any wall between Church and State is evil. These FDLS women, who have individually sold their underage daughters to old married men for sex, and collectively been part of a conspiracy to do so, should have long ago had their pastel frontier garb (with prayers for the end of the world stitche in the s...
Music Can Improve Executive Function and Mental Health
2008-05-12 02:11:00 (Cross-posted on my private practice site.) I have been thinking about music recently, ever since a colleague of mine questioned whether there is scientific proof of the effectiveness of music therapy. Hence, I started doing a little Googling on the subject and learned about a kind of therapy for ADHD called “Interactive Metronome.” ...
By: Kmareka.com
What's Love Got to Do With It? (MHM-Mental Health Matters)
2008-05-11 14:46:00 Hey I bet you are saying to yourself what does love got to do with it? That my friend is simple, it?s got everything to do with it! You can?t stand there and tell me or even sit there and tell me that love doesn?t have or play a huge roll in your life!It has everything to do with you. You want to find a mate and be loved, don?t you? Say yes, because I know this to be true. Now why is it are primal interest to love and be loved? When Adam was alone in the Garden of Eden, he got lonely and God in his infinite wisdom, decide to make Adam a mate, from his own rib even.Now why would Adam become lonely in the Garden of Eden, a perfect place? Now do you see were the very first love and be loved took place? That?s right with the very first person and God agreed with him, so he really must have been lonely and wanted to be loved!Now we know for a fact that God loved Adam and perfectly I might add, but why was that not good enough for the human race? It?s simple he felt the need to be loved b...
By: its my world
Trauma: Emotional & Psychological
2008-05-11 06:57:00 Causes, Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment Trauma. The word brings to mind the effects of such major events as war, rape, kidnapping, abuse, torture, or other similar assault. The emotional aftermath of such events, recognized by the medical and psychological communities, and increasingly by the general public, is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now there is a new field of investigation that is less familiar, even to professionals: emotional or psychological trauma.Recent research has revealed that emotional trauma can result from such common occurrences as an auto accident, the breakup of a significant relationship, a humiliating or deeply disappointing experience, the discovery of a life-threatening illness or disabling condition, or other similar situations. Traumatizing events can take a serious emotional toll on those involved, even if the event did not cause physical damage.Regardless of its source, an emotional trauma contains three common elements:it was unexpe...
By: Elder Abuse
SWAT Moms -good for mental health and for execs
2008-05-10 16:26:00 SWAT -Smart Working Available Time Moms - is a fairly new term for fexible work for stay at home moms. It is good for the mental health of mothers who were previously employed as professionals in their area of expertise. When a woman’s mental health is balanced between the love of children and the love of work, physical health seems to remain in balance. This is the general consensus and an interesting theory to google about.
By: HealthBlogs
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is May 8, 2008: "help kids
2008-05-08 12:46:00 Mister Rogers would dispense this simple advice on this very special day: Give unconditional love - Children need to know that your love does not depend on their accomplishments.Nurture confidence and self-esteem - Praise and encourage your children. Set realistic goals. Be honest about your mistakes and avoid sarcasm. Encourage play - Play time is as important to a child's development as food. Play helps children be creative, develop problem-solving skills and self-control, and learn how to get along with others. Enroll children in after-school activities - This is a great way for kids to stay productive, learn something new, gain self-esteem and have something to look forward to during the week. If they are home alone, check in on them after school. Children need to know that even if you're not there physically, you're thinking about them, and interested in how they spend their day. Provide a safe and secure environment - Fear can be very real for a child. Try to fi...
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is May 8, 2008: "help kids
2008-05-08 12:42:00 Today is indeed National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Mental Health Association.As Americans observe 2008 May is Mental Health Month and National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, Mental Health America asks families to recognize and promote their children's mental health and overall development through increased communication, guidance and emotional support. The theme for this year's Mental Health Month is "Get Connected" to emphasize the important role of social relationships in protecting and improving mental health and building resiliency. Research shows that children who feel warmth and caring from their parents are more likely to be successful in school, less anxious and depressed, and have higher self-esteem than those without. This is true for every human being: "Having supportive relationships in our lives is essential for success, happiness and, perhaps most importantly, how we deal with adver...
The Monday Melee - May 5, 2008
2008-05-05 08:26:00 To find out how you too, can participate in The Monday Melee, please read the main Monday Melee page, grab The Monday Melee logo (and view the participant list too). Fracas’ The Monday Melee for May 5, 2008 1. The Magnificent: Name someone you absolutely adore, and tell us why. Well it’s not that I don’t adore ...
By: fracas
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. Mental Health Month: Get Co
2008-05-01 18:15:00 The National Mental Health Association sponsors this special month for those coping with a mental illness and their loved ones:Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all. This year’s theme is focused on an essential component of maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness: social connectedness. The tagline for this year’s observance is “Get Connected.” There are many ways of creating connections that support mental health: Get connected to family and friends to feel close and supported. Get connected to your community to feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Get connected to professional help to feel better when you’re stressed and having trouble coping.Comment: I would encourage everyone to their wonderful web site. On the site you will find materials and tools to learn more about the role of social connectedness in promoting and pro...
Why Is Drug Rehab Insurance Coverage Part of Mental Health Bill?
2008-05-01 06:52:00 Alcohol or drug abuse affects 25 million Americans; only four million get treatment The need in this country for increased insurance coverage for alcohol and drug addiction treatment is indisputable. Drug rehab and drug detox have little or no recognition among health insurers, yet drug addiction is a major cause of ruined lives, family violence, emergency room visits, and death. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, alcohol and drug addiction also cost America $77 billion each year in lost... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Mental Health Billing Posted By : Grosha
2008-04-24 04:04:00 The health care industry has undergone some significant changes over recent years. A series of new administrative difficulties were brought about by the need to deal with complicated insurance forms and prepare insurance policy procedures More: continued here
Virtual Communities and the Mental Health Profession
2008-04-23 15:18:00 This article is part three of a series of five that explores interesting, unique and noteworthy trends in the mental health profession. Examining these changes often brings about exciting opportunities if we, as clinicians, are able to look at these new service offerings and competitive influences in unique and creative ways.Virtual Communities and the Use of the Social Networking ModelThe Internet began simply as a way to display and find information. This information was presented in a static manner, meaning there was no functionality - only data. Today's Internet has evolved into a dynamic social medium where people come together to share ideas, meet one another, build relationships and offer support. The impact of social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn has had a powerful effect on the World Wide Web, and this model has now made its way into the area of mental health.One example of this trend at a regional level involves a woman who started a Yahoo Group ...
By: Health America
Sleep Problems Are Likely To Cause Depression And Other Mental Health Probl
2008-04-23 07:43:00 The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mental Health Association.Mental Health Awareness Month, observed throughout May in the United States, increases awareness about mental illness such as depression. Mental illness is a significant health concern and, if left untreated, can have serious consequences. Depression is the most common mental illness, and recent studies have demonstrated the link between depression and poor sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) warns those suffering from a sleep disorder to see a sleep specialist for treatment without delay, and to not allow it to escalate into a more serious, and potentially life-threatening, health concern. It is now well established that insomnia is a risk factor for depression.Donna Arand, PhD, clinical director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and research assistant professor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, ad...
Sleep disorders are likely to cause depression and other mental health prob
2008-04-23 07:43:00 The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mental Health Association.Mental Health Awareness Month, observed throughout May in the United States, increases awareness about mental illness such as depression. Mental illness is a significant health concern and, if left untreated, can have serious consequences. Depression is the most common mental illness, and recent studies have demonstrated the link between depression and poor sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) warns those suffering from a sleep disorder to see a sleep specialist for treatment without delay, and to not allow it to escalate into a more serious, and potentially life-threatening, health concern. It is now well established that insomnia is a risk factor for depression.Donna Arand, PhD, clinical director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and research assistant professor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, ad...
Christopher Moon On Your Mental Health Talk Radio
2008-04-22 00:40:00 Do you know who Christopher Moon is? Christopher Moon is a leading paranormal investigator and President and Senior Editor of Haunted Times Magazine. Christopher Moon became interested in the paranormal at the age of 7 when Chris wake up in the middle of the night with the three-dimensional shadow of a little boy standing at ...
By: vivivava Design
GoodTherapy.org Ranks as one of the Leading Mental Health Organizations on
2008-04-22 00:23:00 The GoodTherapy.org Association has become one of the leading mental health organizations and referral sources on the web. In only 14 months of service, GoodTherapy.org has risen markedly to the top of the search engine rankings. In addition to ranking for thousands of local search terms (such as “Counselor Chicago” or “Therapy Seattle”), GoodTherapy.org also ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "GoodTherapy.org Ranks as one of the Leading Mental Health Organizations on the Web", url: "http://www.goodtherapy.org/cus-tom/blog/2008/04/21/goodtherapy-org-a-leading-mental-health-org-anizations/" });
What is Stress?
2008-04-21 15:32:00 Stress is the body’s response to any physical or emotional changes in life. This response includes the release of hormone in the body known as adrenaline. Such hormone causes an increase in the heart rate, breathing and blood sugar levels. Blood flow is also being diverted from the digestive system to muscles. This is a natural ...
Blogging, Growing, Never Shaking? Staying Strong, Despite The Hating
2008-04-20 22:00:00 I have been thinking a lot lately about where I can take this blog going forward. Some things have been getting to me lately and affecting my posting [Read this story ONLY on TheLostGirl?s Blog Website]. Regular readers may have noticed that I have not been posting as often as I used to. ...
The Problems In Running A Mental Health Blog
2008-04-19 17:00:00 Over the last few days I have visited quite a few mental health blogs and a number of them are either really slowing down in the number of post or have announced that they are taking a hiatus. I think that every mental health blog tells a unique story and can go along way in the fighting the stigma of mental illness but there are consequences to maintaining a personal mental health site.1. I find to really connect with the reader it is important to share all of the facts and the emotions regarding a specific event or events. The problem with this is focusing on the past can bring up emotions that may have not been properly dealt with and send the monster back into motion. On more then one occasion I have started a post that I felt was important to cover but realized half way through that this was not a good idea for me mentally.2. The reason for posts on this site to suddenly switch to a poetry day or information about this blogs performance is mentally I need to take a break fro...
What are some of the behavioural sign of stress?
2008-04-18 11:50:00 Here are some of the tell-tale signs of possible stress: 1.Acting and Reacting in a defensive, aggressive or impulsive manner 2.Nervous habits like stammering. 3.Loss of interest in activities 4.Avoidance of tasks 5.Distracted easily 6.Withdrawing from Social activities. 7.Excessive smoking and drinking The Happy Health
Mental health talk on NPR?s TOTN
2008-04-17 20:50:00 NPR’s Talk of the Nation is currently addressing the issue of mental health services on college campuses in the wake of the Virginia Tech shooting (audio available later this evening). They’re continuing the conversation tomorrow on how colleges and others can identify and help those with mental health issues. With estimates placing some ...
Attention: Mental Health Bloggers Needed
2008-04-16 21:33:00 Here is an email I received a little while back:"I am part of a research group from The College of New Jersey interested in gaining information on the views of authors of mental health blogs. This study is part of a research project of Dr. Yifeng Hu, a professor in the Communication Studies department at TCNJ. You have been contacted because you are the author of such a blog. Participation will involve responding to surveys about your mental health and blogging habits. The results are completely confidential. No respondent's personal identity will be requested or associated with any set of answers. We appreciate your time and help with our study and as a thank you for participating you will receive a $5 gift card (or you can choose to donate your amount to Mental Health America). If you are interested, please send an email to mhblog@tcnj.edu and be sure to include a link to the home page of your blog as well as your preferred contact email address. The survey will be sent to you...
Mental Health Day
2008-04-15 08:22:00 Wednesday morning was wet. The rain on the tin roof of my turn of the century flat sounded soothing snugged under the warmth and comfort of the duvet. It wouldn’t be cold out of bed, but it wouldn’t be the welcome to the day I wanted. Out of smokes, small change, clean shirts and coffee. The alarm announced office hours, but I just kept buying a fifteen minute snooze ’til well after nine. I didn’t want to play today. Bed sounded best so I sent in a sickie text. The time finally came to climb out of the pit in the early afternoon. My Chemical Romance announced a call around midday. “Paul speaking.” “’Sis Pete. Whatchyou doin.” “Sleeping.” “Sleeping.” mocks Pete. Pete’s a thirty year Black Power veteren. He’s a high ranking enforcer with a long service medal tattooed in the form of a clenched fist on each temple. Not to mention various other cartoons on aforementioned body. “R...
Hooks - Blogs and Mental Health Care
2008-04-14 23:32:00 It seems I'm surrounded by hooks. VanDyk's Pro Drupal book is chock-full of them, so too Ruby (and Rails?).Sitting and listening to a couple of clients in particular I'm busy trying to locate the hooks:those I need to avoid (get one of these stuck in your lip and you'll end up talking gibberish);those I need to find as ways to move 'things' forward.So, health care and programming are worlds apart?: don't you believe it!The book I've to review has arrived Mercer's Drupal 6. I've Drupal 6.2 installed and having been exploring Netbeans and JRuby it's time to revisit the future site c/o Drupal.Without direct comparison so far the text seems to follow the format of Mercer's previous Drupal 4.7 text. The explanation about Drupal menus - primary and secondary links is really helpful, I'll check this out this week. I've come to the conclusion that Hodges' model needs a forum, encouraged by Mercer's discussion of user roles, permissions and the need to provide a hub for a h2c...
Is The Real Estate Downturn Ruining Your Mental Health?
2008-04-14 16:05:00 Downturns in fortune are not typically happy events. Loss of job, income, and savings will raise the stress level for any of us facing these issues. But MSNBC has a new article on how these downturns are affecting those in the real estate business. The gist of it is pretty generic, downturns raise stress and ...
It Is Important To Take Care Of Your Mental Health Too!
2008-04-14 07:00:00 Many people spend their days rushing from one stress to another. They worry about everything and focus on their problems. Even the smallest irritation can cause them to react with strong feelings of frustration, thus increasing their stress to uncomfortable levels. The nature of modern life does not lend itself easily to a search for ...
By: Resources zone
Ortiz Takes A Mental Health Day
2008-04-14 04:16:00 David Ortiz confirmed Sunday what everyone assumed. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
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