Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

 

First glimps of mental health reform – Some residents say lost in all the talk about guns and ammunition is a good hard look at mental health treatment in our state and across the country.

 

Let's talk about Mental Health

Filed under: mental health treatment

One in four families is affected by a mental illness and yet we so often dismiss the conversations when a family member or friend is seeking someone to express concerns to, possibly needing guidance to find treatment. We would all benefit if we talked …
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California Legislative Analyst's Office Releases Report on Maximizing Federal …

Filed under: mental health treatment

May 6, 2013 – Historically, the state has spent tens of millions of dollars annually from the General Fund for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to provide mental health treatment services to mentally ill parolees. Our …
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Psychiatric Services at NewYork-Presbyterian – http://videos.nyp.org/videos/warning-signs-of-depression?utm_source=ORLive&utm_medium=Y2&utm_campaign=nep_3982 Check out weekly content on the psychiatric se…

 

American Psychiatric Nurses Association Honors Psychiatric Mental Health …

Filed under: psychiatric services

Psychiatric Mental Health Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicate every week to saving lives, providing high-quality patient care, and finding innovative solutions to improve patients' health. National Nurses Week, May 6-12, which falls during Mental Health …
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.7M grant provides online mental-health services in Montana, Wyoming

Filed under: psychiatric services

To learn more about HealthLinkNow or to make an appointment with a psychiatrist or therapist, visit the website at www.healthlinknow.com or call (916) 669-1210. If you are seeking mental health services, you will receive a call within 24 hour to begin …
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Question by oceanstarrgirl: Where can I find a good listener besides counsellors.?
Counsellors do not seem to care

Best answer:

Answer by RodneyRowland
Yahoo answers, where everyone cares.

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'Peanuts' voice actor Peter Robbins sentenced to counseling and rehab

Filed under: substance abuse counseling

He has been court ordered to receive mental health treatment and substance abuse treatment after stalking his ex-girlfriend and threatening her plastic surgeon. This is a light sentence for Robbins, who could have been given three years in prison. The …
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District attempts to reduce teen substance abuse

Filed under: substance abuse counseling

 

Dealing with Grief – http://www.JohnDavisActionHero.com Motivational Speaker and Action hero, John Davis discusses how he helps clients overcome grief.

 

When mothers abandon their children or families

Filed under: grief loss of a child

Mothers who leave their child or family may suffer grief, loss, shame and personal and public persecution for the results. Many mothers who leave their children permanently without attempting to maintain a relationship with their children quite often …
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Mother's Day: On Loss and Joy

Filed under: grief loss of a child

She was also deep in the grieving process for her first baby, a girl named Georgia who was stillborn at 38 weeks gestation. Beth reached out to me and clasped my hand as we journeyed together through loss. I clung to my broken friend who knew the utter …
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Question by Henry Wood: My son is a drug addict. What should I do?
Oh no, my son is seriously addicted to so many drugs that it is scary. Just yesterday, I caught him huffing glue and trying to get high off of fertilizer. He also regularly likes to go out drinking drunk and recently got fired from his job because he went to work naked while he was smoking a blunt. I am scared for him. I tried talking to him last night, but he just shut the door on me and went back to smoking meth. Oh my gosh, help me!

Best answer:

Answer by AJ
drug rehab
if your lucky you might see charlie sheen

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Meeting the need

Filed under: mental health counseling program

 

Niagara University’s School Counseling Program – Niagara University’s School Counseling Program educates graduate students to become school counselors at the elementary, middle or secondary level. Through i…

 

Free mental health screenings offered May 13-17

Filed under: counseling programs

Individuals who feel that they might be dealing with the symptoms of depression, anxiety or similar disorders will complete a brief, written assessment at a private counseling center. Following completion of the assessment, a therapist will meet …
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Counseling Center Intern Program Re-Accredited

Filed under: counseling programs

Catholic University's Counseling Center's internship program was recently re-accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for another seven years. This indicates the high level of the standards which the Center sets, as well as its …
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