04/22/13 SB meeting recap: Student Services – Mental health recommendations presented – Dr. Jinger Gustafson, associate superintendent for middle schools, and Dr. Nita Kumar, mental health consultant, gave an update at the April 22, 2013 board m…

 

Vulnerable 'Teen Gene' May Sway Course of Mental Illness

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Early therapy and support in the teen years — as soon as a mental health issue first manifests itself — offers far greater potential for a successful outcome and a healthy adulthood. Source: Translational Psychiatry. APA Reference Pedersen, T. (2013).
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Victim Support celebrates 40 years after its Bristol launch in 1974

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Fourteen "carefully selected volunteers" were recruited and trained in legal matters, the benefits system and mental health. They contacted over 500 people in the first three months. 'Handing over details'. Mrs Carpenter said: "Until then victims had …
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Council consultation documents 'difficult to understand'

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"They will then be expected to give their opinion about how the remaining budget should be shared among other services such as supporting people with mental health issues, victims of domestic abuse and families in crisis. "We have invited the county …
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