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Restore the Vote to Felons

Published February 22, 2014

Restore the vote to felons
It is consistent with other initiatives he has taken to ameliorate disparities in law enforcement, including his directive to federal prosecutors to refrain from charging low-level, nonviolent drug offenders with crimes that would lead to… Continue reading →

Advice to Overcome Social Anxiety and Depression?

Published February 13, 2014

Question by Scott Clements: Advice to overcome social anxiety and depression?
Hi everyone,
I’m a long time sufferer of social anxiety and nothing Ive tried seems to make any difference. Ive tried counseling and anti-depressants. I do get out of… Continue reading →

'SCAPE: Healthy New Image

Published February 11, 2014

'SCAPE: Healthy new image
Figures show increasing numbers of young people are admitted to hospital because of eating disorders and the rise in social media and an obsession with image is blamed in part. EDs affect boys as well as… Continue reading →

Taunton State Hospital Again Faces Closure

Published February 7, 2014

Taunton State Hospital again faces closure
For the third straight year, the state is proposing to move all inpatient beds from Taunton State Hospital to the new Worcester Recovery Center. In each … The campus also includes a 16-bed vendor-run… Continue reading →

Local Officials Call Radel's Decision to Resign the Right Choice

Published January 28, 2014

Local officials call Radel's decision to resign the right choice
He admitted to purchasing 3.5 grams of cocaine from an undercover federal agent on Oct. 29 in D.C. He subsequently entered a month-long rehab program at a substance abuse facility… Continue reading →

Antidepressants: Side Effects, Resistance to Treatment, & Stigma

Published January 27, 2014

Antidepressants: Side Effects, Resistance To Treatment, & Stigma
Thank you for watching this episode of (1 on 1 with a Depression Counselor). Please consider SHARING THIS VIDEO if you found it useful or know someone who mi…

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How to Spot Signs of Teen Eating Disorders

Published January 26, 2014

How to spot signs of teen eating disorders
It isn't always obvious who is battling an eating disorder, says Karin Jasper, a clinical mental health specialist at the Southlake Hospital's Eating Disorder Program and one of the panelists. “It may… Continue reading →

Founder of Recover Wyoming Shares Her Walk With Addiction

Published January 23, 2014

Founder of Recover Wyoming shares her walk with addiction
… trend towards post-addiction support services in America. That trend started around 2001 as organizations began realizing that every dollar invested in treatment and recovery yields $ 2-$ 10 in savings… Continue reading →

EDITORIAL: Think Beyond Prison-Fix Expedients

Published January 19, 2014

EDITORIAL: Think beyond prison-fix expedients
California gains little if fixes to the prison system renew legal battles in the future. Expedients that help meet a court-ordered prison population cap are not permanent solutions. Legislators still need to make long-term reforms… Continue reading →

Chew on This: BCC to Hold Dental Care Day

Published January 16, 2014

Chew on this: BCC to hold dental care day
BCC's dental hygiene students, alumni and instructors, as well as volunteer local health care professionals, will team up to give needy children free dental exams and treatment on the largest nationally… Continue reading →