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Eight New Addiction Medicine Fellowship Programs Accredited
Eight new addiction medicine fellowship programs have been accredited by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Foundation, bringing the total number of programs to 18, Newswise reports. Doctors who complete one of these fellowships are eligible to sit for the ABAM exam to become certified in addiction medicine. There are 47 addiction medicine fellowship slots available, although some slots are not yet funded, according to the article. Continue reading
Libertarian Party vows to challenge CT lawmakers that backed gun law
The Libertarian Party of Connecticut is opposing Connecticuts new gun law and says elected representatives that voted for it can expect Libertarian challengers in the next election. Continue reading
What Role Do Religion and Spirituality Play in Mental Health?
Five Questions for Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Expert Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD Reporters/editors/producers note: The following feature was produced by the American Psychological Association. Continue reading
1 – 7 – 1.6 Community-based mental health care (1551) – Video
1 – 7 – 1.6 Community-based mental health care (1551) 1 7 1.6 Communitybased mental health care1551. naytonscience2475 videos Continue reading
Health care cuts from vaccinations to research
Sequestration spares Medicaid and almost all of Medicare, but automatic cuts to other federal health care programs will make it more difficult for low-income Americans to get maternal and infant care, vaccinate their children, and receive treatment for mental illness. The federal government gives states tens of millions of dollars in grant money for health services each year, and all of those programs are subject to sequestration cuts. In addition, Washington will be funneling less public health and research money to states because of automatic cuts to federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health. Continue reading
Mental health care is improving, Flemming says
Health Minister Ted Flemming said a second year of government investment in improvements to mental health care in New Brunswick will be announced in the upcoming budget (CBC) Health Minister Ted Flemming says his government is committed to continued improvements to mental health care services in the province. This week a Moncton mother and Provincial Court Judge Michael McKee expressed concerns that improvements were not happening quickly enough and people are unable to receive the care they need quickly. Continue reading
UMass Memorial Health Care Joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ Alternative Quality Contract
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest health care system in Central New England and the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, announced today that UMass Memorial will participate in Blue Cross Alternative Quality Contract (AQC), a global payment system designed to encourage cost-effective, patient-centered care. Under the four-year agreement, physicians will be paid for the quality, rather than the quantity of care they provide Continue reading
Mental Health Care Reform – Video
Mental Health Care Reform Documentary Research Project – Mental Health Care Reform By: Maia Parthasarathy Continue reading
The goal is to facilitate integrated medical and mental health care.
Published: Sun, February 24, 2013 @ 12:05 a.m. By William K. Alcorn alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More-efficient and potentially better health care for adults and children is at the heart of a plan to integrate current, stand-alone physical and mental-health care facilities in Mahoning County. Continue reading
Some in health care refusing flu vaccine – Wed, 16 Jan 2013 PST
January 16, 2013 in Health The Spokesman-Review Kathy Plonka photo Kootenai Health recruiter Brittany Stockstill decided to wear a mask instead of getting a flu shot while working in the business services department at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur dAlene. Continue reading
Experts dwell on links of science, spirituality, mental health
Bangalore, Jan 12 (IANS) Academics from India and five other countries Saturday stressed on link between science, spirituality and mental health to help mankind cope with increasing pressures of modern life. They were speaking at symposium on “Science, Spirituality and Mental Health”, organized here by the Art of Living (AoL) Foundation. Continue reading
Explore My World Travel Encourages Travelers to Consider Nearcations for Valentine's
With mental health professionals reporting a significant increase in patients complaining about depression during the festive season, and one North American survey confirming that 45% of respondents dreaded the festive season due to the pressures to spend money on gifts and incur increasing debt, Explore My World Travels Victoria Ugarte encourages travelers to consider inexpensive Nearcations as a Valentines alternative. (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 A relatively new term which refers to vacationing to a location relatively close to home, but just far enough away so that one feels they can relax and decompress, the key to a Nearcation is to keep costs low without sacrificing the experience. Author and travel writer, Ugarte says,Its ironic that supposedly the most romantic time of the year, Valentines Day, falls at a time when everyones funds and energies are depleted from the festive season, putting relationships under more pressure Continue reading
Mental health care cuts come at a bad time: Letter
One week after the massacre of 26 children and teachers by a troubled 20-year-old, I'm reading about Gov. Jindal's elimination of a successful mental health treatment program for young children. Continue reading
DJ Spooky Vs. the Freight Elevator Quartet-Bring Me Mental Health – Video
DJ Spooky Vs. the Freight Elevator Quartet-Bring Me Mental Health From “File Under Futurism”From:HINOSPITAViews:1 0ratingsTime:06:59More inMusic Continue reading
Ban Assault Weapons and Fund Mental Health Care In Arizona ! – Video
Ban Assault Weapons and Fund Mental Health Care In Arizona ! Brothers and sisters….hope you will join our group to pressure Az. legislators and other elected and appointed government officials in Az Continue reading
Mental Health Care in U.S. Questioned Amid Another Tragedy (With CBS News Video)
Speculation on shooter Adam Lanza's mental health has led to calls for improving mental health services in United States Continue reading
Expert: Mental health care is challenge in America
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has shined a light on mental health issues in America and raised questions about whether adequate care is easily accessible. One local mental health expert said there are many challenges that need to be overcome. Continue reading
Opinion: Improve mental health care
Aaron Carroll says that for many kids with mental health issues, emergency room care in crisis is the best they'll get. The U.S. Continue reading
Norberto Keppe speaks of Christ – Video
Norberto Keppe speaks of Christ Glorification Norberto R. Keppe ISBN 85-7072-004-1 168 pages Immensely readable with an emphasis on true spirituality, Glorification is a profound and encouraging analysis of man, reality and mental health. Keppe shows that the human being has contact with God only through awareness of his psycho-pathology Continue reading