Season’s burdens
“People aren’t sure they’re going to have a home, let alone have a holiday dinner,” said Ellyn Jeager, director of public policy and advocacy at Mental Health of America’s Georgia office. She warns that such financial pressures can escalate the stress of an already hectic season and take a toll on people emotionally and physically.
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Few Young Adults Seek Treatment for Psych Disorders
MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) — Psychiatric disorders are common among young adults in the United States, but few seek treatment, a new report shows.
To reach this finding, U.S. researchers analyzed data from more than 5,000 respondents, aged 19 to 25, who took part in the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions.
The study [...]
Suicide Rates Rise Among Baby Boomers
The suicide rate in the United States is increasing for the first time in a decade, particularly among middle-aged white women, a new study finds.
“This is a group we haven’t had as much focus on in terms of suicide, because the death rates were higher in elderly white males, and there has been a lot [...]
Is the Economy Making You Sick? Probably More Than You Know
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - After six days in a row of triple digit losses in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and many stocks being at lower levels than we’ve seen in a decade or more, many Americans are left with a sick feeling in their stomachs. Unfortunately, this feeling may not be just about the economy. More [...]
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September.
The Recovery Month observance highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible. The observance also encourages citizens to take action to [...]
Substance Abuse Fact Sheet
The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center has some great facts on youth alcohol abuse. The following is from their site:
“Substance use has fluctuated nationally since the mid-70s when the government and other independent sources began collecting data on this behavior. Over the past 5-10 years, the level of substance use has remained [...]
The Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. They provide that support by matching cancer patients and/or family members with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience.
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Working While Chronically Ill
From the New York Times:
“…only 32 percent of Americans with disabilities (ages 18 to 64) are working, but two thirds of those unemployed would rather be working… Research shows that remaining employed can actually lead to better health, not to mention improving self-esteem and maintaining social contacts.”
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New Senate Bill No. 518 Regular Session 2006
Senator Schedler has submitted Senate Bill No. 518 which could create a Board of Certified Employee Assistance Professionals within the Department of Health and Hospitals. For a complete overview of the new bill please go to: http://senate.legis.state.la.us and go to “Find A Bill”. Once at the Regular Session 2006 web page, go to the search for a [...]
Coping After Katrina - Stress a Normal Reaction to Large Natural Disasters
Once the immediate physical needs of hurricane victims are taken care of - shelter, food, water and medical needs - the emotional and mental health needs will rise to the surface, said Patty Rives of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center.
To read more of the article click the link below.
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=news&id=79141&cn=109