Friday, October, 30, 2009
What Is Mental Health
July 20, 2009
Women who feel disillusioned about or angry with God because of their breast cancer may experience worse mental and emotional health, experts say. A study of 284 women found that those who had negative spiritual feelings were more likely to suffer from depression, a lower life satisfaction, and worse mental health overall. Experts say that many seriously ill patients have trouble talking about their anger and lack of faith with loved-ones and doctors, but they say these feelings can have very re...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Chris Ballas, M.D.
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Health Expert
...belief that antidepressants caused her symptoms, any mental health bill, including the "Mental...
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By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
...reported a significant increase in students seeking mental health medical care and counseling...
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By davidshern
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Health Expert
By David L. Shern, President and CEO, Mental Health America The mental health care landscape...
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By Teri Robert
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Health Expert
Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health has been released by the U.S. Department of Health...
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By Kimberly Tyler
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Health Expert
...criminals should be sent to prison or a state-run mental health facility. This particular...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...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...
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...community, that you may be able to go to ask for referrals:Family DoctorReligious LeadersCommunity
Mental Health CentersUniversity or Medical School ProgramsSocial Service AgenciesEmployee...
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In 1992, the World Federation for
Mental Health established October 10 as World
mental Health Day. The theme of this year's WMHD (October 10) is "Making
Mental Health a Global Priority — Scaling...
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... or Dental ProceduresElevators References: Phobias: What are Phobias, 2007, iSyke,
Mental Health Matters Specific Phobias, Date Unknown, Anxiety Disorders Association of America
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