Following this week’s publication of a study vouching for the safety of sugar — at or above current recommendations — there are concerns over the validity of industry funding once more. The study, entitled ‘The Scientific Basis of Guideline Recommendations on Sugar Intake’ was published December 19, based on research emanating from McMaster University, Canada. […]
Mental breakdown: An estimated four million people with serious mental illness are not receiving treatment in US
On June 10, 2015 Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for a few moments regarding a matter that has not nearly gotten the attention it deserves. Namely the treatment of mental illness in America or I should say the lack thereof: “Mr. […]
“The ER and the jails are not the place to treat mental illness”, said Senator Stabenow
On March 31, 2014 Senator Stabenow from Michigan asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Excellence in Mental Health Act. This is part of what she said: “Mr. President, today marks the culmination of a long fight to improve community mental health care in our country. Last Thursday the House of […]
“Mental illness touches all of our families in some way, one out of four Americans”, said Senator Stabenow
On March 31, 2014 Senator Stabenow from Michigan asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Excellence in Mental Health Act. This is part of what she said: “Mr. President, today marks the culmination of a long fight to improve community mental health care in our country. Last Thursday the House of […]
Magellan psychiatrist most probably misdiagnosed my PTSD during psychological re- evaluation for serious mental illness
Serious mental illness — schizophrenia, PTSD, major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder — impacts a large number of Americans. Yet despite the prevalence, treatment for serious mental illness (SMI) falls short of need. Treatment is often unavailable, incomplete and un-coordinated with other health and social services which is sometimes based on faulty misdiagnosis by psychiatrists of someone they really don’t know that well and are […]
Interesting debate on serious mental illness and violence
Greetings!! Here are some links to some information about recovery and also on the prevalence of violence among people with serious mental illness. Serious Mental Illness and Violence http://promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/facts.aspx?printid=1 http://depts.washington.edu/mhreport/facts_violence.php http://psychcentral.com/archives/violence.htm http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/18/expert-people-with-mental-illness-more-likely-to-have-violence-done-to-them-than-to-inflict-harm-on-others/ http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/violence-and-mental-illness/ Serious Mental Illness and Recovery http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1112223420.aspx http://www.power2u.org/articles/recovery/people_can.html Have a fantastic […]
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