Archive for the 'Mental Health' Category
Bailiff Mind Games Devastating To Mental Health, UK
Mind today reveals shocking new evidence about the devastating impact a visit from the bailiffs can have on your mental health. 50% of people surveyed by the charity reported suicidal feelings after a knock on the door from bailiffs…Original post by The Health Wisdom Blog™ (by OrganizedWisdom)
No commentsState News: Ohio, Florida Take Advantage Of Federal Health Funds; Mass. Psychiatrists Win Court Case
The Columbus Dispatch: “Gov. Ted Strickland’s administration announced today that nearly $200 million in recently freed up state funds will go to Ohio hospitals, community mental health services, and a program which provides medication to low-income residents with HIV/AIDS. …Original post by The Health Wisdom Blog™ (by OrganizedWisdom)
No commentsResearch Roundup: Heart Disease And Disability; Medicaid And Health Reform, Mental Illness
Urban Institute/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: The Health Status Of New Medicaid Enrollees Under Health Reform - Using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, authors of this paper found “strong evidence that those who will enroll [in Medicaid after 2014] are likely to be healthier than nondisabled adults currently enrolled in Medicaid …Original post by The Health Wisdom Blog™ (by OrganizedWisdom)
No commentsLineagen, Inc. Selected To Present At The 2010 Genetic Risk Factors For Autism: Translating Discoveries Into Diagnostics Symposium In Toronto
Lineagen, Inc., a developer of innovative genomic tests and services for the screening, evaluation and diagnosis of complex disorders and diseases including autism spectrum disorders, announced today that Dr. Michael S…Original post by Consumer Reports Health Blog
No commentsPsychiatrists Call For Northern Ireland Executive To Follow Scottish Lead On Minimum Price For Alcohol
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has called on the Executive to take the advice of the Health and Social Development Ministers and follow Scotland’s lead in proposing a minimum price for alcohol of 45 pence a unit…Original post by Consumer Reports Health Blog
No commentsCIGNA Offers Free Nine-Month Autism Education Series Starting In September
Starting in September, CIGNA will offer a series of free monthly telephone seminars to help people better understand the physical, mental, and emotional challenges in children who may display the symptoms of developmental disorders like autism and Asperger syndrome…Original post by Consumer Reports Health Blog
No commentsMSD Receives European Approval Of Its Atypical Antipsychotic Medication SYCREST(R) For The Treatment Of Manic Episodes In Bipolar I Disorder
MSD (MSD is a tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., with headquarters in Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A). announced today that the European Commission has approved the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for SYCREST® (asenapine) sublingual tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults…Original post by Consumer Reports Health Blog
No commentsAll Genes In One Go
The majority of rare diseases are hereditary. But despite significant progress in genome research, in most cases their exact cause remains unclear. The discovery of the underlying genetic defect is, however, a prerequisite for their definitive diagnosis and the development of innovative approaches to their treatment…Original post by Lemonade Life
No commentsMinister Moloney Welcomes Additional Funding For Suicide Prevention, Ireland
Mr John Moloney T.D., Minister for Disability and Mental Health noted the publication of the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) Annual Report for 2009…Original post by Lemonade Life
No commentsUninsured Maine Adults With Mental Illness Struggle To Get Care; Florida Continues To Push To Repeal Reform
Kennebec (Maine) Journal: “A growing number of uninsured Mainers with mental illness are falling through the cracks of the health care system because of state budget cuts and financial strains on nonprofits, according to state officials and private agencies…Original post by Pharmalot
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