mental illness

Nominated Costumes Get Museum Treatment in LA

Nominated costumes get museum treatment in LA
LOS ANGELES—The burgundy velour suit Christian Bale finished with an ascot stands next to the slinky, leopard-print gown worn by Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle." Five of the flashy, low-cut dresses worn by Amy Adams occupy extra-small …
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FDA Advisory Panel Votes No on Approving Cangrelor for PCI, Bridge Therapy

FDA Advisory Panel Votes No on Approving Cangrelor for PCI, Bridge Therapy
Overall, treatment with cangrelor reduced the composite efficacy end point of all-cause mortality, MI, ischemia-driven coronary revascularization, and stent thrombosis by 22% compared with patients treated a 300-mg or 600-mg loading dose of clopidogrel …
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Slain Conn. Woman Sought Psychiatric Care for Son

Slain Conn. woman sought psychiatric care for son
Friends say she shepherded him through numerous hospitalizations, changing medications and doctors, and various treatment programs for his mental illness, seemingly to no avail. All the while, friends said Rohner, a recent breast cancer survivor, would …
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What Should I Expect at a Drug and Rehabilitation Center?

Question by OMG Becky: What should I expect at a drug and rehabilitation center?
I recently accepted a job in a in-patient drug & rehabilitation center. This is one population I have never dealt with, but I look forward to it. However, since I have never worked with these types,… Continue reading

Suspect in Gas Pump Fire Has Mental Illness, Sought Help

Suspect in gas pump fire has mental illness, sought help
According to Iowa court records, he faced another first degree arson charge in 1998 and spent some 13 years in jail and psychiatric treatment facilities. In late December of 2013, however, Huffman was desperate for psychiatric care, Buhman said. He… Continue reading

Man Convicted of 2008 Barstow Double Homicide Had History of Mental Illness

Man convicted of 2008 Barstow double homicide had history of mental illness
WEST COVINA >> The warning signs had been present long before Collin Lee McGlaughlin fatally shot a teenage couple, execution-style, inside an abandoned Air Force bunker just outside Barstow on Jan. 5, 2008. And the warning signs were… Continue reading

Did a Study From Sweden Link Creativity and Mental Illness?

Question by Kevin7: did a study from Sweden link creativity and mental illness?
science daily news october 16 2012 big clue

Best answer:

Answer by H????? ?oi 416™
Link between creativity and mental illness confirmed

[PRESS RELEASE 16 October 2012] People in creative professions are treated more often for mental… Continue reading

County Combines Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Departments

County Combines Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Departments
Plus, more public agencies across the country are starting to combine funding for mental health and drug treatment since the services and patients often overlap. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has long supported integrating funding for …
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Addictions?

Question by just me: Addictions?
What do you think is the number one addiction facing mental health professionals are treating.

Best answer:

Answer by ladybugs380
actually i think the main 3 right now are eating disorders, depression, and cutting

Answer by James R
Alcohol, and drug addiction. along with untreated… Continue reading

What Are Your Views on Drug Addiction?

Question by penelope: what are your views on drug addiction?
I am conducting a survey for a school assignment. Feel free to remain anonymous if you respond. Here are the questions I’d like answered. Thank you in advance to those that participated.

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