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Mental health provider failing - CharlotteObserver.com

The financially troubled Mental Health Association of North Carolina is getting out of the business of providing care to hundreds of people.

I Heart Daily: Mental Health Advocate Hayley Winterberg, 16

Phoenix, Arizona's Hayley Winterberg, 16, is a mental health rock star. She created a program for youth ages 13-23 who have dealt with mental health disorders, substance use and/or foster care-related issues. It's called Magellan Youth ...

More Troubles at Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex

The 100-plus-page Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance investigation of the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Center reveals a systemwide failure to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in the county's care.

Early Life Experiences Boost Adult Mental Health | Psych Central News

A new study suggests infants who receive strong affection from their mothers are well equipped to cope with life stressors as adults. Although the sample is.

ISS - Mental health claims from oil spill probably won't be paid

As we've reported, the Louisiana health department has warned of a looming mental health crisis in communities affected by the oil spill and is pressing BP to pay for its costs. On July 9, health commissioner Alan Levine wrote to U.S. ...

Mental health spending 'simply not enough'

Mental health expert and Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry is leading calls for the Federal Government to commit more money to the country's mental health system.

Mental health simulation lab

THE Institute of Mental Health (IMH) will set up a simulation laboratory which will use virtual scenarios to teach mental healthcare professionals how to handle mentally ill patients. Previously, only theoretical lessons were provided.

Mental health center reports on annual meeting

West Iowa Community Mental Health Center conducted its 39th annual meeting in July to update the public on activities during the last year.

Mental Health Association loses accreditation

RALEIGHNorth Carolina's oldest mental health advocacy group will stop providing care to hundreds of people.

Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?

LONDON (Reuters) - An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders" such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.

@nycki96 My master's is in social work, so jobs in mental health, primarily.

@nycki96 My master's is in social work, so jobs in mental health, primarily.

RPN - Acute Mental Health 9 Tower - Hamilton, Ontario, #CANADA - ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTHCAR #job canada #fresher #career http://ping.fm/KZmwE

RPN - Acute Mental Health 9 Tower - Hamilton, Ontario, #CANADA - ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTHCAR #job canada #fresher #career http://ping.fm/KZmwE

Provide individual, family and group therapy to at-risk children ages 0-18 with mental health issues. Provides paren... -Wheat Ridge,...

Provide individual, family and group therapy to at-risk children ages 0-18 with mental health issues. Provides paren... -Wheat Ridge,...

@drewconway Interesting. So they are attempting to improve mental health by reducing the need for extended treatment of physical health.

@drewconway Interesting. So they are attempting to improve mental health by reducing the need for extended treatment of physical health.

Lazy doctors who can't think of patients as individuals or resist drug company freebies defend the DSM. http://tinyurl.com/3a6you8

Lazy doctors who can't think of patients as individuals or resist drug company freebies defend the DSM. http://tinyurl.com/3a6you8