Mental Health News and Research

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Kids mental health cuts at issue in Mass.; Colo. considers its mental illness 'hold' laws

Massachusetts officials are planning hearings about the Cambridge Health Alliance's planned cuts to pediatric services -- mainly to mental health care, while Colorado lawmakers consider their "involuntary hold" laws governing the treatment and holding of mentally ill people deemed a danger to themselves or others.

19 Apr 2013

Parents tend to share more bacteria with their dogs than their children

As much as dog owners love their children, they tend to share more of themselves, at least in terms of bacteria, with their canine cohorts rather than their kids.

18 Apr 2013

Beaumont Health System recognized for helping children, adults with special needs

Beaumont Health System's participation in Project SEARCH was recently recognized by The Arc of Oakland County with its "Employer/Contractor of the Year Award."

18 Apr 2013

FDA authorizes SK Biopharmaceuticals' IND application for SKL15508 to treat CIAS

The Korea-based international pharmaceutical company, SK Biopharmaceuticals, announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Investigational New Drug application for SKL15508 to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.

18 Apr 2013

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapies have significant benefits for veterans with PTSD

Mindfulness exercises that include meditation, stretching, and acceptance of thoughts and emotions might help veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder find relief from their symptoms.

18 Apr 2013

Hospitals push hard for Medicaid expansion

Stateline reports that with billions at stake, hospitals are lobbying to change the minds of state lawmakers opposed to this health law provision.

18 Apr 2013

High frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of brain reduces cravings for nicotine

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to quit resulting in relapse

17 Apr 2013

Study confirms crizotinib drug reduces testosterone levels

A previous study by the University of Colorado Cancer Center reported the common side effect of low testosterone in men treated with the recently approved lung cancer agent, crizotinib.

17 Apr 2013

New research reveals how acute stress primes brain for improved performance

Overworked and stressed out? Look on the bright side. Some stress is good for you. "You always think about stress as a really bad thing, but it's not," said Daniela Kaufer, associate professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley.

17 Apr 2013

Investigating effectiveness of clinical interventions needed for maltreated children

In 2011, 6.2 million children in the United States were referred to child welfare agencies for suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect. Children who have experienced maltreatment are at serious risk for a host of mental health and other problems that can persist throughout childhood and adulthood.

17 Apr 2013

Social care: an interview with Neil Matthewman, CEO Community Integrated Care

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest social and health care charities. We support over 2500 people with learning disabilities, mental health concerns, autism and age-related needs, living across England and Scotland.

From Community Integrated Care 17 Apr 2013

SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 provides disaster crisis counseling

A disaster or tragedy is unexpected and often brings out strong emotions. The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the tragedy in Boston.

17 Apr 2013

Magellan Health Services sets up toll-free hotline following Boston Marathon bombing tragedy

Magellan Health Services Inc. today announced that in response to the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy it has set up a 24-hour toll-free hotline to help individuals process feelings of grief, sorrow and depression following the bombings, regardless of whether or not they are Magellan customers.

17 Apr 2013

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Kids mental health cuts at issue in Mass.; Colo. considers its mental illness 'hold' laws

Parents tend to share more bacteria with their dogs than their children

Beaumont Health System recognized for helping children, adults with special needs

FDA authorizes SK Biopharmaceuticals' IND application for SKL15508 to treat CIAS

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapies have significant benefits for veterans with PTSD

Hospitals push hard for Medicaid expansion

High frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of brain reduces cravings for nicotine

Study confirms crizotinib drug reduces testosterone levels

New research reveals how acute stress primes brain for improved performance

Investigating effectiveness of clinical interventions needed for maltreated children

Social care: an interview with Neil Matthewman, CEO Community Integrated Care

SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 provides disaster crisis counseling

Magellan Health Services sets up toll-free hotline following Boston Marathon bombing tragedy

Research findings in mice may pave way towards understanding autism in human patients

New research shows that use of social media can offer additional support to older people

Depressed teenagers are more likely to have mental illness during twenties

Electroconvulsive therapy improves quality of life in patients with severe depression

White House mental health fix for security clearance process draws critics' questions

American Red Cross in Boston releases statement on marathon explosion

Study to examine ways to improve involvement of mental health service users

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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