Mental health

Diabetes and Depression Combo Hikes MI Risk

Diabetes and Depression Combo Hikes MI Risk
Previous studies have shown an association between diabetes and depression, and a study published last year showed that treating both conditions simultaneously in the primary care setting was associated with improved glycemic control.… Continue reading

Drunk Man Charged With .26 Blood Alcohol Content

Drunk Man Charged With .26 Blood Alcohol Content
Those with an alcohol addiction should check into a professional detox center like Harbor Village and get the medically supervised assistance needed for recovery. … Harbor Village, located in sunny South Florida,… Continue reading

What Kind of Patients Do Psychiatrists Work With?

Question by alankingc: What kind of patients do psychiatrists work with?
Do they work with naturally-born mentally challenged people? Or the people who became mentally challenged because they went through certain types of tragedies but were perfectly intelligent before? Thanks… Continue reading

Carter Has Strong Words for White

Carter has strong words for White
But Carter, who was once cut by Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan on account of his problems with drug and alcohol abuse and recently celebrated his 13-year anniversary of being sober, wasn't done there.… Continue reading

Call for Mental Health Checks on All School Pupils From Age of Seven

Call for mental health checks on all school pupils from age of seven
The checks, administered by school counsellors or specially trained staff, would identify children with depression, anxiety, anger and disruptive behaviour, at a cost of around £18 million… Continue reading

ARCA Assisted Recovery Centers Rehab Treatment Program Overview

ARCA Assisted Recovery Centers Rehab Treatment Program Overview


 

 

U of A researcher off to Afghanistan to study soldiers' stress
Ibolja Cernak, Canadian Military and Veterans' Chair in Clinical Rehabilitation at the U of A, along with research associate… Continue reading

Varenicline Helped Patients With Depression Quit Smoking

Varenicline helped patients with depression quit smoking
Smokers with major depressive disorder were more likely to quit smoking when treated with varenicline than placebo, according to new study data. “Depression and smoking are among the leading causes of disability and… Continue reading

Kids Exercise and Mental Health

Kids Exercise and Mental Health
A report finds active children are far less prone to develop mental health problems.


 

 

Culture of silence limits Latinas battling higher depression rates
image. For years, Bienvenidos Community Health clinic in Los Angeles… Continue reading

How Do You Take the First Step Towards Recovery?

Question by Alexis: How do you take the first step towards recovery?
So I asked a question on here before “when do you know you’re ready for recovery?” but my question now is how do you take the first step?… Continue reading

Winners and Losers

Winners and losers
Rushford , part of Hartford HealthCare, is one of four organizations in the state to receive funds through the Drug Free Communities grant. The organization provides mental health and addiction services through locations in Meriden, Middletown, Durham, …… Continue reading