Archive for the 'Mental Health' Category
Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues
Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) was honored last night by the American Psychological Association for his advocacy work and legislative accomplishments on mental health issues. The APA presented Kennedy with the 2010 Outstanding Leadership Award, given annually to a member of Congress who has prominently championed the goals of professional psychology…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsMind Calls For Regulation Of Counsellors And Psychotherapists, UK
Mind today presents new evidence to illustrate the barriers people face when trying to make a complaint about counsellors and psychotherapists and urgently calls for independent statutory regulation to help protect clients from malpractice (1)…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsAPA Modifies DSM Naming Convention To Reflect Publication Changes
Beginning with the upcoming fifth edition, new versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will be identified with Arabic rather than Roman numerals, marking a change in how future updates will be created, according to the American Psychiatric Association…Original post by Six Until Me.
No commentsVeterans Mental Health Service Extended Across Wales
A pilot project to support armed services personnel experiencing mental health problems as a result of their service will be extended across Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced. The service, which has been trialled in the Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Health Board areas, offered access to clinicians with expertise in veterans’ mental health to provide assessment and suitable treatment…Original post by Six Until Me.
No commentsThe Pentagon Tragedy: Mental Illness, Violence And What Reporters Should Ask
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has issued the following statement on the death of John Patrick Bedell from his attack on Pentagon guards on March 4, 2010: “News reports indicate that Patrick Bedell struggled for some time with a severe mental illness,” said NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick…Original post by Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog
No commentsNaltrexone Nixed For Substance Abuse In Patients With Schizophrenia
Munich, Germany - Contrary to expectations, the opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone is no better than placebo and can be counterproductive in treating substance use disorder in patients with schizophrenia, according to data released at the 18th European Congress of Psychiatry…Original post by Diabetes Mine
No commentsNAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Celebrates Third Anniversary
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) recently celebrated the third anniversary of the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, a free support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI offers nearly 500 Connection support groups in 45 states…Original post by Diabetes Mine
No commentsIllinois State Senator Cullerton Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues
Illinois State Senator John Cullerton (D) received the 2010 State Legislator of the Year Award from the American Psychological Association Practice Organization (APAPO) in recognition of his legislative accomplishments to increase the availability of mental healthcare services and to promote greater public well being. Senator Cullerton was presented with the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C…Original post by Diabetes Mine
No commentsNAMI Testifies At Senate Veterans Hearing: More Outreach And Mental Health Services Needed, One-Third Of Returning Troops Face Mental Health Problems
Vietnam era combat pilot and national board member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Clarence Jordan testified at a Senate hearing today calling for better outreach and coordination of mental health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…Original post by Diabetes Daily
No commentsLawmakers Work On Medicare Drug And Mental Health Legislation
House Democrats are preparing to introduce legislation on Medicare drug prices and an effort to tackle some individual health issues while Congress debates a comprehensive bill. Congress Daily: “Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and more than 50 House members will propose legislation today that directs Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices…Original post by Diabetes Daily
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