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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

What Is A Mental Health Problem

Homelessness linked to children's mental health

August 03, 2009
Researchers have found that like their adult counterparts, children who have been homeless are more at risk for suffering mental health problems. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Economy Taking a Toll on Americans' Mental Health
By davidshern , Health Expert

Economy Taking Toll on Americans' Mental Health By David Shern, Ph.D., president and CEO, Mental... Read more »

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Mental Health on Campus
By davidshern , Health Expert

By Dr. David Shern, president and CEO, Mental Health America   Soon, college students will be... Read more »

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And the Oscar Goes To....
By Sue Bergeson , Health Expert

...gotten is, "Where are the awards for the heroes in mental health?"   Well, there are some. ... Read more »

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Mental Health First Aid
By Sue Bergeson , Health Expert

I've been interested in watching the concept of mental health "first aid"—developed in... Read more »

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Kids and Mental Health…Kids and Anti-depressants
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...coverage for kids, particularly when it comes to mental health issues, has certainly contributed... Read more »

Health Guide

Discrimination Against Students with Mental Health Issues on the Rise
...dorm rooms – after seeking help for depression and other psychological problems.  The campus mental health model, critics claim, is shifting from one of compassion to chastisement, and at... Read more »
Depression in the Dorms: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and College
...depression can evolve into a more permanent state if left untreated. What are colleges doing about mental health on campus? Colleges and universities are on the horns of a dilemma when it comes to... Read more »
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress: Part III
...good working relationship with. That way the communication is likely to be much better between the mental health provider and your doctor. The psychologist’s role will be to assess how you are... Read more »
Do Parents Seek a Diagnosis of ADHD instead of Disciplining Children?
...activity in this area of the brain may cause deficiencies in these areas. The National Institute of Mental Health Child Psychiatry Branch completed research in 2002 showing the correlation between... Read more »
Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
...from a major clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The study was published in the October 2007 issue of the Archives of... Read more »

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