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November 2021
Homosexuality a mental disorder, not a biological one – Prof Akwasi Osei
Professor Akwasi Osei, Proponent of Appropriate Human Sexual Rights
Professor Akwasi Osei, member of the National Coalition for Human Sexual Rights and Appropriate Family Values, said homosexuality is abnormal behavior, mostly learned…
Mental illness a major motivation for the Dayton mass shooter
CINCINNATI - Connor Betts, who killed nine people and injured 17 before being shot by Dayton Police in a mass shooting in 2019, was motivated by a decade-long struggle with multiple mental health issues , a fascination with mass violence…
John Humphrys – Mental health: a devious idea?
Changes in the way we use language are often a sure sign of changes in the way we think about the world. Consider the efforts of militant groups to try to control the words we use to talk about homosexuality,…
Suni Lee’s pepper spray incident and her nervous breakdown
Gymnastics queen Suni Lee revealed that she was recently attacked with pepper spray and was called racist slurs at a party with friends. It came after her fantastic performance at the Tokyo Olympics, where she won three medals for the US…
How untreated mental illness can dramatically increase your risk of becoming physically ill
It's no surprise that when a person is diagnosed with heart disease, cancer, or other limiting or life-threatening physical illness, they become anxious or depressed. But the reverse can also be true: excessive anxiety or depression can…
Vivid tributes to leader in mental health nursing after sudden death
An accomplished mental health nurse and nursing leader who worked to "improve service" has passed away suddenly at the age of 56.
Elaine Thompson, who was most recently acting chief nurse for…
Talking about mental illness to well-being at CIP
The Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) in Ranchi and the Center for the Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Bengaluru hosted a webinar on "From Mental Illness to Well-Being:…
Accrington: Paddy Short says mental breakdown behind closing his business
A Labor adviser says a nervous breakdown caused his company to go bankrupt, which has reportedly left many people without money and fearing the loss of thousands of pounds.
Paddy Short, who represents the Peel Quarter at…
Mitchell native, advocate for mental health issues, says 988 suicide lifeline will be a game-changer
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) - âIt's a disease of the mind, it's a chemical imbalance in your brain,â said Becky Scheig, who grew up in Mitchell and now lives in the Minneapolis area.
Scheig and her…
Vikings’ Everson Griffen has nervous breakdown, makes social media posts – The Capital…
By Anthony Caruso III | Editor
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen posted disturbing messages on social media. The one in question, he was holding a gun in a short clip.
The saga began early in the morning when Griffen…
National Alliance on Mental Illness speaks out about Thanksgiving stress
(WKBN) - Thanksgiving can be stressful for anyone struggling with a mental illness, especially an eating disorder.
âThe holidays are tough for everyone, but especially for someone with an eating disorder and an…
Research leads to series of short films exploring mental health in India
Residents of Kerala state in southwest India shared their experiences and understanding of living with mental illnesses for a research project led by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).
MeHeLP India is a collaborative international…
Why we don’t notice discrimination related to mental illness
The following is a guest article by Dan Berstein, a mediator who helps people use conflict resolution best practices to overcome mental health stigma. He is the founder of MH Mediate and the co-chair of the diversity…
Families and mental health professionals call for COVID-19 research
STRONGSVILLE - When her 17-year-old son Brycen Gray's symptoms quickly worsened, his mother, Tara Gray, was unaware he had COVID-19.Come to think of it, the Strongsville resident believes he contracted the virus between April 16 and April…
Youth with mental illness, substance abuse history at risk for opioid abuse
HERSHEY, PA - Opioid abuse is a devastating problem in the United States and a leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults. Pennsylvania State College of Medicine researchers found that young people with certain mental health…
Kaiser Permanente nurses and mental health staff to strike in solidarity with engineers on Friday
After a sympathy strike on Thursday left some Kaiser Permanente patients without care on Thursday, thousands of mental health nurses and clinicians will also come out on Friday in solidarity with the striking engineers.…
Does Vijay play the role of a patient with rare mental disorders in “Thalapathy 66”?…
Thalapathy Vijay's new film 'Beast' directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures is heading towards the finish line. The team will fly back to Georgia to film the remaining parts soon and that will be finished by the end of…
Utah man accused of killing Tinder date has mental illness, judge confirms
Ethan Hunsaker was recognized as mentally ill on Wednesday by Judge David Connors.…
State Department officials suffered “complete mental collapse” over failed Afghanistan
The disorganized process of trying to get the Americans and other allies out of Afghanistan has resulted in many members of the State Department suffering from a mental health crisis, according to interviews with employees conducted by…
Panel offers solutions to Colorado’s youth mental health crisis
Not abandoning federal and state lawmakers, the Colorado Children's Hospital hosted another roundtable to get the message across that action must be taken immediately to address the growing crisis in young patient mental health.
In June,…
Palestinian Authority plans to legalize magic mushrooms to treat mental illness
Pennsylvania could become a pioneer in the study of psilocybin as a treatment for mental illness under a bill that was introduced last month in the House of Representatives and is due for a vote by the Committee of health on Tuesday,…
We can’t forget mental health in this nation’s abortion debate
As a certified obstetrician / gynecologist who has practiced for almost 20 years, I want to address an issue that seems to have been overlooked in the debate about access to abortion: the mental health issues surrounding pregnancy. We…
Corkman threatened his family with a hatchet amid “type of nervous breakdown”
A 32-year-old man suffered "sort of a nervous breakdown" and threatened to kill his partner and their children with a hatchet and then kill himself.The accused appeared in Cork Circuit Criminal Court to hear his sentence. Detective Garda…
Council boss sacked after nervous breakdown wins fight against London authority
A former disabled council head who suffered from PTSD following the Grenfell Tower fire has sued a London council for firing her and slashing her pay. Rachel Wright-Turner developed post-traumatic stress disorder while supporting residents!-->…
Supermodel Bella Hadid shares shocking series of nervous breakdown photos
In a lengthy Instagram post, American model Bella Hadid opened up about her battle with mental health. She posted nine pictures of herself crying saying it had been her "everyday" for a few years now.
The 25-year-old has apparently…
Australia launches center to transform treatment for mental health disorders
Monash University in Australia is launching an end-to-end interdisciplinary center to foster the discovery of new psychiatric drugs, as well as new approaches to neuromedicine-assisted psychotherapy, for the treatment of mental…
Some suffer from mental disorders, disability
The wife of one of the three Santals killed in the 2016 police atrocities in the Sandalwood village of…
How this telehealth startup aims to fight mental illness with ketamine treatment
Telehealth company Nue Life Health promotes itself as a mental wellness platform, but offers something different from most: ketamine therapy.
Its founders describe the startup as "therapy agnostic" and, although it offers ketamine…
Improving mental health outcomes with digital technologies
During the mental health panel of the HIMSS21 APAC conference, Bruce Steinberg, Managing Director and Executive Vice President of HIMSS UK, spoke with Daniel Fung, CEO of the Institute of Mental Health in Singapore, who shared his thoughts…
Germany: Police rule out terrorism in Bavarian train attack | News | DW
The man who stabbed four people on a train in southern Bavaria on Saturday did so "indiscriminately," police said at a press conference on Sunday presenting the first results of their investigation into the attack . Prosecutor Gerhard…
“The Right Rehab” is the right guide to addiction and recovery from mental illness
"The Right Rehab - A Guide to Addiction and Mental Illness Recovery When Crisis Hits Your Family" by Walter Wolf (Rowman & Littlefield, 257 pages, in store November 15)Self-help books can be found by the hundreds in bookstores. Some…
Shorter days threaten mental health for some | Health
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - With the clock ticking, the colder winter months ahead and the pandemic still…
Man Charged with Murder of Store Clerk Testifies to Homelessness, Mental Illness and Drugs | Crime…
The officer then noticed a second person, also tied up, floating outside around the corner of the building, McNeil said. The person appeared to be shaken by the sight of the police car.The officer stopped but, before he got out of his…
Arizona Meets Students ‘And Educators’ Mental Health Needs With School-Based Programs…
In the Arizona telemedicine program online seminar Friday on school-based mental health education for youth in rural communities last week, Jean Ajamie of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) School Safety…
Students strive to end the stigma surrounding mental illness
FARGO, ND (Valley News Live) - Mental health is at the forefront of many discussions and concerns for families. The conversation continues following the sudden and unexpected deaths of students in the valley. âPeople…
There is a blind spot in young adult mental health
The mental health of children and young adults has been particularly affected over the past two years. A system already strained before the pandemic, mental health services in Texas have struggled to keep up with demand.…
Life in the city or in the country? The genetic risk of mental illness can decide
A high genetic risk for a range of psychiatric illnesses appears to influence individuals' choice of urban or rural life, new research suggests.
People with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (TB),…
As the holidays approach, Massachusetts faces a mental health crisis
MASSACHUSETTS - As the state enters its second coronavirus pandemic vacation season, a record number of Massachusetts residents are seeking mental health services. But increasingly they are finding few treatment options as already…
Pakhi for having a MENTAL BREAKDOWN; Will Anupamaa return to the house of the Shah?
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The Star Plus Anupamaa show is one of a kind and audiences can't get enough of the drama.
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MUMBAI: The Star Plus Anupamaa show is one of a kind and audiences can't get…
Climate change has created a new kind of mental disorder
Climate change may be melting the ice caps, but our fear of environmental armageddon has manifested into legitimate mess. At the recent Climate Action Summit (the one to which we were not invited), UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma noted!-->…
The best depictions of mental illness in movies and on television
Mental health problems are often stigmatized and rarely accurately described in modern media; cinematic depictions of mental illness can be exaggerated and engulfed in stereotypes, making those of us who suffer feel horribly…
Corrie spoilers: Natasha’s funeral triggers depression in devastated son Sam
Sam Blakeman of Coronation Street will have to say goodbye to his mother Natasha next week after she is shot by evil criminal Harvey GaskellLEGEND: street sam crowning CREDIT: ITV copyright unknownCoronation Street is set to be very!-->…
Depression, other mental health issues now considered high risk factors for severe COVID-19
RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) - People with depression or mental health disorders are at high risk of contracting a severe case of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.This new classification also means…
Suspected Porthleven pedophile faked mental illness after threats, court said
A pedophile who allegedly abused three young girls pretended to be mentally ill in an attempt to distance himself from the victims' angry parents, a jury said. Frederick Hichens, 73, is also said to have told a relative of one of the!-->…
California law aims to strengthen access to mental health services
The law requires that patients with mental health and addiction issues be offered return appointments no more than 10 days after a previous session.This article was published on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Kaiser Health News.By Bernard J.…