Headline of an October 12 editorial at TheDay.com in Connecticut: Mental Illness Is Closer Than People Realize. “Every town has people with mental illness. The genes, molecules, brain changes and trauma that cause mental illnesses do not check ZIP codes or income.” “Chances are that you meet people with mental illnesses every day without knowing… Read More »
“Depression affects 20 million Americans above the age of 18 each year. More than 80 percent of those diagnosed with depression can be successfully treated, but it takes early recognition, intervention and support.” Source: http://tinyurl.com/3zy4vc ThePittsburghChannel.com reports, “The Allegheny County Department of Human Services has teamed up with Screening for Mental Health Inc. to offer… Read More »
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host its 4th Annual Gala celebration, “Unmasking Mental Illness” this Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008. The event, attended by members of Congress, political leaders, scientists and researchers, includes presentation of the Mind of America Scientific Research Award to a scientist whose efforts have resulted in ground-breaking research… Read More »
Good article about the connection between stress and disease, published in the Petoskey News-Review on October 10, 2008. “Exercise is therapy for stress management,” said a Northern Michigan Regional Hospital exercise physiologist. “Exercise gets you away from stress and releases serotonin in the brain which helps you relax.” “Many of us are recovering from all… Read More »
. 1) The world financial system is teetering on the “brink of systemic meltdown.” – Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned in Washington (October 11). http://tinyurl.com/44zlj3 2) Economic uncertainty is tied to increased anxiety, sleep loss and gastrointestinal issues. “Economic Crisis Takes Toll on Emotional Health” – October 8 headline at… Read More »
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