The Belfast Telegraph reports, “More than one in ten of Northern Ireland’s schoolchildren are suffering from serious mental health problems including anorexia, bulimia, self-harming tendencies and depression – and teachers cannot cope.” The Ulster Teachers’ Union says these children “need much more support than they are currently receiving.” All post-primary schools have access to counseling,… Read More »
IndianExpress.com reminds us that “poor emotional health can actually weaken the body’s immune system, making you vulnerable to a host of infections.” A writer asks, “How many of us actually notice that we tend to be more prone to catching cold when emotionally stressed?” According to the article, a recent (unnamed) report “indicates that people… Read More »
Under the headline, “CSI paying more attention to emotional health of students,” KMVT Channel 11 in Southern Idaho reports that “officials at the College of Southern Idaho [have] brought in professionals to teach faculty members the signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other disorders.” A workshop instructor says, “most of us don’t know how to… Read More »
“Give an Hour” is a non-profit organization providing free mental/emotional health services to U.S. military personnel and families affected by the current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. As part of its stated mission “to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society…, Give an… Read More »
How do people deal with difficult events that change their lives? How have you dealt with the most trying circumstances in your life? The death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious injury or illness, being victimized by violence and other traumatic events are some of life’s most challenging experiences. Many people react… Read More »
Here are basic descriptions for four types of emotional healthcare professionals. 1) Psychologists have a doctorate degree (Ph.D, Psy.D, or Ed.D.) with a specialty in psychology. They attend college for approximately eight years of training and education. In addition to providing therapy and counseling, psychologists are mental health professionals who specialize in the administration of… Read More »
The American Counseling Association offers answers to eight common questions about counseling: 1 – When should you seek counseling? 2 – What is professional counseling? 3 – Who are professional counselors? 4 – Will my health insurance cover counseling? 5 – How much does counseling cost? 6 – How long does counseling take? 7 –… Read More »
The Associated Press reports, “State budget cuts are forcing some of the nation’s youngest criminals out of counseling programs and group homes and into juvenile prisons in what critics contend is a shortsighted move that will eventually lead to more crime and higher costs.” Original Source: foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2008Dec26/0,4675,MeltdownJuvenileJustice,00.html What’s more beneficial to young people and society at… Read More »
Carroll Izard, University of Delaware Distinguished Professor of Psychology, has received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for work on an intervention program to help save children from lifelong emotional problems. The project includes over 250 children in Head Start’s preschool program in Wilmington. Most of the children, ages 3… Read More »
In a study published online (December 4) by the British Medical Journal, scientists from Harvard University and UC San Diego indicate that happiness spreads through social networks of family, friends and neighbors – even three degrees removed. The scientists, who examined the relationships of 4,739 people for a period of twenty years (1983 – 2003),… Read More »