mental illness

Mental Health Court Presents Its 14th Graduation

Mental Health Court presents its 14th graduation
A tragic consequence of our under-funded health system is the reason for the increasing number of individuals with mental illnesses and addiction disorders incarcerated in Florida's jails. "Correctional facilities are ill-equipped to provide the … Read more on TCPalm

Delphos man fails rehab… Continue reading

Drug Addiction : How to Control a Gambling Problem

Drug Addiction : How to Control a Gambling Problem
The first step to controlling a gambling problem is first recognizing and acknowledging that you have a problem. Gain control of your gambling problem with h…


 

Mental illness: is 'chemical imbalance' theory a myth?
And drugs that block that “D2”… Continue reading

Stigma Fighting Statement #13.mp4

Stigma Fighting Statement #13.mp4
Today’s Mental Health Stigma Fighting Statement is: In 2010, an estimated 45.9 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States had Any Mental Illness in…


 

Takeaways from PBS' 'League of Denial'
He had wild, rage-filled mood swings, at one point taking a knife… Continue reading

Zac Efron Secretly Goes to Rehab for Drug Abuse: Is Cocaine Hollywood's

Zac Efron Secretly Goes To Rehab For Drug Abuse: Is Cocaine Hollywood's
"Cocaine is unique in how it stimulates the brain's reward center. The chemical signal for pleasure in the brain is the release of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens in the midbrain," explained Dr. David Sack, CEO… Continue reading

Alibaug 'Rehab Centre' Has No Licence, Experts to Treat Drug Addicts

Alibaug 'rehab centre' has no licence, experts to treat drug addicts
His centre, which charged up to 25,000 a month for treating alcoholics and drug addicts, flaunted an ISO certificate for management standards as a licence. Datta was arrested on Saturday after the Mandwa police raided the centre following complaints… Continue reading

How Can a Doctor Prescribe an Antidepressant to a Pregnant Woman, Knowing the Risks to the Fetus?

Question by Bumblesnortapus: How can a doctor prescribe an antidepressant to a pregnant woman, knowing the risks to the fetus?
First, let me clarify some things. I am 100% pro-choice. I also work in the medical field and am well aware that a developing fetus is basically, a parasite inside… Continue reading