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Mental Health America Houston shares resources for children struggling with mental illness
HOUSTON (KIAH) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a local organization says it is seeing an increase in the number of Houstonians struggling with mental illness.
Health professionals at Mental Health America Greater…
‘My world has collapsed’: life in prison with serious mental illness | Mental Health
Mall people with serious mental illness end up in jail cells – then struggle to be transferred to hospital. The Guardian speaks to a woman jailed for setting fire to a cushion and a prison officer who runs a unit for the sickest…
Too many mental illnesses go untreated
May 8—Late last year, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surprised some people by adding “mental health issues” to the list of risk factors that put people at high risk for become seriously ill from COVID-19.In addition…
Kyle Richards’ best friend Lorene Shea has died of mental illness
Kyle Richards announced on Saturday that her best friend Lorene Shea died on May 1 after a battle with mental illness. She was 52 years old.
"I never imagined I would post something like this...she's my best friend…
There is life after mental illness
Anita Argenbright (left) and Danei Edelin are pictured at Georgetown Community Day. Photo submitted
Nothing says spring like the feeling of fresh air blowing through our home on a warm spring day like the afternoon after…
Guest column: Mental illness is more common than you think – Albert Lea Tribune
Guest column by Mark Kossman
Millions of people live their lives with mental health issues every year. During the month of May, Mental Health Awareness is celebrated to bring attention to mental health issues and…
Struggling with mental illness? Consider These 7 Ideas
In "3 Reasons Churches Are Failing on Mental HealthI looked at several ways in which local churches unwittingly miss the opportunity to reach out to people struggling with mental illness.
And the local church is also vital in this…
Naomi Judd was open about mental illness and suicidal thoughts
The country music world and many others are in shock after the sudden and unexpected death of country music icon and Hall of Famer Naomi Judd of The Judds on Saturday, April 30 at the age of 76. Although Naomi Judd has experienced…
National Alliance on Mental Illness Nearly Triples NYC Space – Commercial Observer
the New York City National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NYC) signed an agreement to nearly triple its footprint when moving to 307 West 38th Street in the Garment District, Commercial Observer has learned.
The association signed…
A History of Mental Illness and Healing Through Faith and Spirituality” is a compelling memoir that…
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‘Make It OK’ to talk about mental illness, end the stigma
The “Make It OK” campaign, led by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, released tools and resources for employers across the…
National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support at event in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Shiloh SDA Church and the National Alliance on Mental Illness have come together to start a dialogue about mental health issues.
NAMI wants to offer a beacon of love and hope to those seeking…
Medications for ADHD, psychoanalytic therapy and mental illness
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Witnessing parental domestic violence in childhood linked to mental illness in adulthood
Summary: More than 22% of adults who were chronically exposed to parental domestic violence during childhood developed major depressive disorder later in life. 1 in 6 adults who witnessed VDP developed anxiety disorders and over 25% later…
Success of Gavin Newsom’s plan to tackle serious mental illness may hinge on California…
State Senator Susan Eggman called 911 on her way to the Capitol earlier this month because a person was standing in the road pouring water on their head in the middle of the lane. turn. It's something the Democrat said she sees a lot on…
Fight back: When an employer weaponizes mental illness
It was shortly after Carrie (pseudonym) disclosed a long-standing mental health issue to her supervisor that the harassment began.
A 15-year veteran of a large multinational, Carrie was a successful regional manager who had grown…
Mattress company announces strategic partnerships with National Alliance on Mental Illness,…
The company is committed $150,000 in total grants to support the mission of each organization
HOUSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firm mattress, the largest specialty mattress retailer in the United States, today announced its…
How will his portrayal of mental illness unfold?
Spoiler Warning: Moon Knight Season 1
The Biggest Question About What's Happening In Marvel's New Series Moon Knight it is: what is going on? Its protagonist, Steven with a V Grant, and/or Mark Spector (Oscar Isaac), discover in the!-->!-->!-->…
Netflix’s ‘Spinning Out’ looks at the stigma of mental illness in ice skating –…
Yet another Netflix original series to be scrapped after the first season, "Spinning Out" is a bingand–worthy drama about an Olympic skater with bipolar disorder.
The series follows 21-year-old Katarina "Kat" Baker, a hopeful skater trying…
What mental illness does the Joker actually have?
Fans know the Joker is mentally insane, but does Batman's mortal enemy actually have a specific mental illness - and can he get help?
the Joker is well known to comic book fans as from batman…
Canada will soon allow physician-assisted suicide for ‘irremediable’ mental illnesses
Warning: This article includes discussion of suicide. Links to tips and helplines are at the bottom of the article.
Next year, Canada will become one of the few…
How Superhero Shows and Movies Portray Mental Illness
Marvel's latest TV show moon knight (the first episode premiered on Disney+ Hotstar last week) is a bit of a throwback to the "mummy horror" subgenre - both protagonist and antagonist are controlled by…
Drug use and mental illness that led to the death of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh revealed in new book
Tony Hsieh was considered a visionary. Not just pushing for changes in the way his mega-corporation, Zappos, did things, but for downtown Las Vegas. When he decided to move Zappos to Old Las Vegas City Hall in the urban core of Las Vegas,…
Using Fantasy Literature to Cope with Mental Illness and Addiction
by Patrick Bailey
Mental health issues and addictions often go hand in hand and cause various difficulties. But a growing movement toward comprehensive mental health care has helped shape this world in many ways. Some people…
Affidavit details mental illness before fatal Durbin Creek crash
Maria B. Ortiz, Cabrera's mother, explained her daughters' health status in the 2020 affidavit.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In an affidavit obtained by First Coast News, details of Pamela's mother Tereza Cabrera further…
Delhi High Court orders medical examination of applicant with temporary mental illness to assess if…
To relieve a medical aspirant suffering from a temporary mental illness, the Delhi High Court ordered AIIMS to conduct his medical examination and assess whether he is fit to undertake the MBBS/dental course.The order was passed by a…
Oklahoma Drug Courts Help Destigmatize Mental Illness and Addiction
As a therapist, I have taken note of recent discussions about programs and services available in our community to help people struggling with addiction or mental health issues. Many want to see better and more robust treatment options…
Covid-19 lockdown two years later – a second mental illness pandemic looms in the workplace
/ PRESS RELEASE / This content is not written by Creamer Media, but is a press statement provided.After two years of Covid-19 lockdown, as employees transition from remote to office work, the challenge for companies is no longer just to…
Did mental illness play a role?
Help support our journalism. Subscribe today to Palm Beach Daily News.Lena Teinila was murdered on Monday February 6, 1989, her body found near former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. She was a mother of two young children and…
To my calm in the storm of mental illness, from your best friend Ariana Godoy
Below, she writes to a friend who stood by her side through one of her darkest times. Because you're my best friend, I think you already know what I'm going to say. You know my story. You know me inside out. But I'll say it all anyway.…
Understanding of mental illness needed
I want to be honest - I've had schizophrenia for over 20 years and every day is a struggle. Constant voices in my head, vocalizations, and a degree of involuntary movement occupy each of my waking hours.
I…
Finding the Cure for Mental Illness
By Thomas Insel, MD
Healing: Our journey from mental illness to mental health
"When it comes to mental health, I feel like the house is on fire and we need to find ways to put it out," said Dr Thomas Insel. “And…
Interview with Dr. Tara Rangasamy on mental illness
"It just caught our attention at the time." Psychiatric treatment, like any other medical treatment, must be carried out without reluctance. Similarly, if media and cinematic representations of the mentally ill change, it will go a long…
Insecurity and economic downturn predisposing Nigerians to mental illness
More and more Nigerians are prone to mental illness due to kidnappings, banditry and fuel shortages amid the country's current economic difficulties, the Psychiatric Association of Nigeria has said.
Association President Prof.…
Ohio State lineman Harry Miller spoke about mental illness and the sports world listened
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Prior to Thursday, the public knew Harry Miller as an Ohio State football lineman with NFL potential, a philosophical personality and a commitment to helping others.He made several mission trips to Nicaragua from college.…
People with severe mental illness may have an increased risk of heart disease at a younger age
An analysis of nearly 600,000 adults in the United States found that people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease at a younger age compared to adults not…
Clinical decision support may improve CV health in mental illness – Consumer Health News
TUESDAY, March 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with severe mental illness (SMI), a clinical decision support system (CDS) for primary care clinicians may slightly reduce the rate of increased risk total modifiable cardiovascular…
Nigerians are prone to mental illnesses, Psychiatric Association says
The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) claims that Nigerians are prone to mental illnesses due to the visible hardships in the country.
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Is a spouse’s refusal to recognize and treat mental illness grounds for divorce? Supreme…
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider the legal question of whether a spouse's refusal to recognize a medical illness and seek medical treatment for it can constitute a "cruelty" ground for divorce.The bench of Judges Vineet Saran…
Clubhouse for New Yorkers with severe mental illness plans $40 million expansion in Bronx
About 20 people crammed into Fountain House Bronx one recent morning, filling the social club's main hall with a mixture of English and Spanish. The members, who all must have a mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder to…
Minnesota lawmakers create bills to try to bolster demand for help
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) — Childhood mental illness and the demand for professional resources are on the rise as we approach two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, some members of the Minnesota House of Representatives…
CBT is wrong in its understanding of mental illness
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most popular forms of talk therapy. It is the treatment of choice for depression and anxiety and is an essential part of public healthcare systems, such as the NHS and Australia's…
Primary school children with long-term Covid ‘are more likely to have mental illness’
Primary school-age children with long Covid are significantly more likely to have a mental disorder than those without, according to a survey.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that pupils in Reception to Year 7 suffering the…
Research suggests that mental illness can be caused by
Beverly Hills, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bruce Parkman and his family are founders of the Mac Parkman Foundation for Adolescent Concussive Trauma. Their personal story of losing their 17-year-old son to suicide inspired them to…
Northwest Hosts Third Annual Mental Health Event to Destigmatize Mental Illness | News
Northwest hosted its third annual mental wellness event, I Will Listen, aimed at reducing the stigma…
Rep. Jeff Shipley says Trans Iowans have mental illness, compares them to cancer
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Rep. Jeff Shipley made at least 10 references to mentally ill Iowa transgender people and diagnosed them with gender dysmorphia at least 11!-->…
Monroe Area Resources for Mental Health, Mental Illness Available
The terms 'crazy' and 'unstable' have become derogatory terms due to society's perception of mental illness, local professionals say, and this stigma is causing many people to suffer unnecessarily.The effort to destigmatize mental health…
Lawyer: Bridgewater College shooting suspect may have mental illness | Winchester Star
HARRISONBURG - The attorney for the alleged shooter in the Feb. 1 deaths of two Bridgewater College campus…
Mental illness risk skyrockets after Covid infection, study finds – even with milder cases
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People with Covid-19 are much more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder or prescribed a mental health-related drug up to a year after infection, new peer review finds to study in the British medical journalanother…
Alexa Bliss cured of mental illness on Raw Before Elimination Chamber
| Good news for the WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss! The goddess received a clean sanity check ahead of the next Disposal chamber PPV, which is great news, as Bliss announced the WWE Raw last night that she will be the last participant in…
‘Mental illness is no joke’: London gallery under fire for Van Gogh gifts | The…
Vincent van Gogh is perhaps also famous for his sunflowers and his act of self-harm. Outside of his paintings, when people think of the artist, they also think of his ear â or lack thereof.But references to Van Gogh's…
Video game addiction is a mental illness, says WHO
According to the World Health Organization, Video game addiction is a mental illness. This was confirmed this Friday when the agency published the updated list of pathologies, as agreed at the Assembly held in May last year.
This is the…
Why Moon Knight’s portrayal of his mental illness will be pivotal
moon knight is slated for release on Disney+ in March 2022, and it offers a great opportunity to portray mental health with it. So far, MCU TV shows have focused heavily on mental health, exploring topics in a variety of directions.…
Social services staff praised for caring for people with mental illness | Newry time
During a visit to the Inspire-supported independent living service in Belfast, the minister praised staff for their dedication and service throughout the pandemic.
Millburn Close is home to 26 people with mental health issues who…
Parents and students are invited to participate in the Mental Illness and Substance Use Awareness…
The Conner Sheehan Fund is sponsoring a Mental Illness and Addiction Awareness Forum on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield.
These two problems exist not only in Ridgefield,…
The Delta Record | Buckhannon offers sources for addiction and mental illness
BUCKHANNON — Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step program to help people with addiction, mental illness or any other difficulty in life. Program coordinator Doug Spears said, “We are here to help anyone with injuries, habits or…
Mental illness affects many Zim children
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Doctor Masimba Mavaza
Moving abroad is a package that is wrapped in a golden blanket, but what it gives is hidden until very late.
The migration of parents from one country to another raises questions about the benefits of a…
Eliminate the stigma of mental illness
➜ Middle school is a critical developmental time for young adults. It is a period of important milestones that can also be deeply stressful. Studies show that anxiety and depression are on the rise among college students and that suicide…
The devastated brother of a business owner who drowned after mental illness destroyed hospital trust
The devastated brother of a woman who drowned after suffering from mental illness has slammed the hospital trust that treated her for the 'substandard' care she received. Alison Bishop, also known as Alison Danks, disappeared from her!-->…
Ziyambi accuses Joana Mamombe of faking mental illness
By Mary Taruvinga
JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has accused Nelson Chamisa-aligned legislator Joana Mamombe of employing delaying tactics and delaying the finalization of her several criminal cases by faking mental illness.…
🌱 MB Drug Search Nabs One + Surfside Boxer KO’s Mental Illness
Morning, people of Great Strand! Kathy Mandel attched Sundays question of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Here's a look at Sunday's weather: Rather sunny and cool. High: 47 Low: 33. Congratulations to our main local sponsors: Looking to sell or…
Oklahoma executes man who suffered from severe mental illness
Oklahoma executed 46-year-old Donald Grant on Thursday, killing a man with serious mental illness and brain damage. Grant is the third person killed by the state in recent months in a trial over whether Oklahoma's lethal injection protocol…
Project honors ‘precious’ local lives lost to addiction and mental illness
"It's putting a story to the names. These people were loved. It's like the world goes on without them," says the Facebook page creator
Vanessa Sieger-Wilson held a candlelight vigil last year to remember those who lost their battles…
Judge urges government to take new approach to chronic mental illness | News
A judge said Monday that the Virgin Islands government needs to find a better way to care for residents who…
Office to Combat Mental Illness and Stigma – Mindanao Times
MAYOR Sara Duterte said the newly opened Mental Wellness Center will become the go-to place for homeless residents with mental health issues and will also help them find ways to cope with their issues.
Opening the center on Friday,…
New roles at the trust for people who have experienced mental illness
THE Mental Health Trust that serves patients in York has developed two leadership roles specifically for people with mental illness.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is recruiting two 'lived…
Massive Growth in Global Mental Health Apps Market for Severe Mental Illnesses by 2030 | Affigo.io…
A latest report from Absolute Markets Insights contains information on the Global Mental Health Apps Market for Severe Mental Illnesses. This comprehensive report offers market insights, patterns and drivers of business growth.…
Yavapai College in Prescott Hosts Mental Illness Forum
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Yavapai College in Prescott is working with the YC's Administration of Justice Program Director to host a…
Smith County leaders come together to address inmate mental illness
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County leaders are calling it our biggest health crisis, and it's not COVID-19.
Mental illness. Two words that impact our friendly families and our community.
'She's not well': Tyler…
Medical report suggests mentally ill girl was not raped, Rajasthan police say | Latest India News
Jaipur: A medical report has eased rape apprehensions of the mentally ill girl, who was found in distress with injuries to her private parts in Alwar district, police said on Friday. New findings also revealed that the 14-year-old had…
When a parent has a mental illness, how to support children
Many children who grow up with a parent's mental or physical illness learn empathy, kindness, and the ability to cope with difficult circumstances. (Image: Adobe Stock)
Between the long hours, the…
Men More Likely to Die of Mental Illness Following Divorce: Study
Divorce and living in the shadow of loneliness can cause serious damage to middle-aged men.
Gulf Today ReportA recent study found that men are more likely to…
Newcastle University experts call on government to end ‘criminalization’ of mental…
The decline in the number of mental health beds is "strongly associated" with the increase in the number of prisons - and leading research from Newcastle University has called on the government to do more to "better integrate" health!-->…
The more we discuss mental illness the better off we’ll be
Mental health takes center stage in January due to the âpost-vacation bluesâ. And Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love did us all a favor by stepping out. Not the kind of coming out you might…
Effort underway to start a local chapter for a mental illness advocacy group – THE RANT
A local woman is working to create a Lee County section of the National Alliance Against Mental Illness (NAMI), and looking for anyone interested in getting involved.
Micki Smith recently moved from Washington State to Sanford and…
Why do many black men hide mental illness?
Studies show that one in 10 black men live with depression, but experts believe many more struggle in silence. Here is how you can help.iStockYou might think At the dawn of 2022, speaking candidly about mental health is as common as…
How the world views people with mental illness and addiction differently
A new study from the University of Nevada, Reno investigated the public stigma faced by people with addiction and mental illness. Kristina DePue, associate professor of counselor education at the College of Education & Human…
Atrangi Re Seizes Every Opportunity to Manage Mental Illness Sensibly
In 2005, Konkona Sen Sharma starred as Meethi in Aparna Sen's 15 Park Avenue - a woman with schizophrenia who created a parallel reality for herself after a traumatic incident. She retreated into her imagination, where she is married to…
Is Insomnia a Predictor of Mental Illness?
A quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin is "An ounce of prevention is better than a cure." With this in mind, the field of psychiatry continues to aim to identify early indications of mental illness to initiate early treatment, as prompt…
COLUMN: Warriors of mental illness | People
Would you respond to this job offer? I was looking for someone who was willing to work anytime, day or…
Odisha is only second in number of inmates with mental illness: NCRB | Bhubaneswar News
BHUBANEWAR: The number of prisoners with mental health problems has steadily increased in Odisha. This was revealed on Monday in the Prison Statistics India 2020 released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). With 696 mentally…
If addiction or mental illness puts holiday cheer beyond reach, consider the gift of empathy: Scott…
CLEVELAND - During the holiday season a lot of us want to do something to help others but don't really know what it should be.It turns out that one of the most precious gifts we have to give is simply to take care of the people who feel…
People with severe mental illness “priority group” for HCV screening
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Despite exclusion of assault, razor attack is covered by policy due to mental illness
There was no argument that Colin Doherty, a resident of Brown County Care Center, slashed Austin Krewina's face with a razor blade.
But a criminal court found Doherty not guilty of bodily harm because he was insane at the time of…
How we investigated the intersection of mental illness and police shootings
In the past two years, every fatal police shootout in New Hampshire has involved someone with a mental illness.the To watch reviewed documents, interviewed family members and spoke with police officers and mental health experts for…
Aspire Health Alliance helps North Quincy man fight mental illness
QUINCY - Arthur Dickerson, 51, speaks slowly and cannot breathe easily. Severe mental illness plagued him most of his adult life, leading him to be incarcerated at Bridgewater State Hospital for 14 years.He was released in 2014 and thanks…
Another Perspective: Strategies Needed to Address Mental Illness and Crime | Editorials
The link between crime and mental illness is not new. Criminal justice experts have studied it for…
Mental illness should not be stigmatized
Mental health is just as important as physical and spiritual health. We take great care in doing our annual checkups and blood tests to make sure we are always on par with our health. We go to church, to the mosque, to meditate, to…
Electroencephalography Market – Rising incidence of mental illness is expected to fuel market…
Overview:
Electroencephalography is an electrophysiological monitoring method used to record electrical activity in the brain. It is generally non-invasive, with the electrodes placed along the scalp. Neural oscillations are observed on…
The best depictions of mental illness in video games
One of the main things that separates video games from other forms of media is that the player controls the character. They must choose when to move forward and when to retreat. Many games have used it to tell unique stories that…
Holidays can be tough for people with mental illness
The holidays are meant to be filled with joy, but it can also be stressful and difficult for those struggling with mental illness. A study by the National Alliance of Mental Illness found that 64% of people with mental illness report that…
Can good nutrition help prevent mental illness? – University
Throughout history, on the precipice of the human mind, we have come to consider the burden of existence, the meaning of life, our purpose and, recently, surviving a load. full course online. In addition to "How do I quit TikTok and…
‘New evidence’ emerges in 2015 of death of Somali man with mental illness detained by…
New information has emerged on the death of Abdurahman Hassan, a Somali man with mental illness, who died while in immigration detention in 2015, according to the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario. The discovery forced the…
New West nonprofit raises funds to support mental illness
Fraserside Community Services raises funds to support community members with mental illness.
A new fundraising campaign aims to raise enough money to replace a 17-year-old van that served as a lifeline by allowing people to…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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!-->…
two-star retired general talks about his mental illness to help others | Grooves
During a distinguished career, retired Army Major General Gregg Martin commanded thousands of soldiers…
Man declared unfit to appear due to energy drink abuse and mental illness
A Minnesota man has been found unfit to stand trial for killing his sister, mother and grandmother - the court citing his mental health issues made worse by years of consuming energy drinks.
David R. Ekers, 36, was found unfit to stand…
People with mental illness and addictions benefit from new treatment center
People living with complex mental illness and addictions have access to a specially designed new treatment center with an innovative and progressive model of care - the first of its kind in North!--googleon:>…
Mental illness linked to severe cases of COVID-19: CDC
AAn individual is at greater risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19 if they suffer from mental health issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In an Oct. 14 report, the CDC said…
Is freedom a mental illness?
Academics always tout their moral superiority over us, but how often do we inspect what they or they think?
These are the faceless entities that build our cages, whispering on the shoulder of power. If what they say changes…
Arizona bill provides tax credit for employing people with mental illness
A bill that offers tax credits to business owners who employ at least one person with a mental illness was passed by the Arizona State Senate and is currently being held in the House of Appropriations.
Senate Bill 1142 establishes…
Thrive Column: Myth of Mental Health
As Halloween approaches, Thrive's mental health care providers would like to remind community members that mental illness should not be used as a Halloween costume.Maybe your days of taking the kids out for treats are over, or maybe you're…
The stigma associated with mental illness must end
Mental illness is still seen as a stigma in society even though there are effective interventions and positive results. There are many myths and misconceptions about mental illness. These…