now MH - The Justice Academy
... The purpose of the Mental Health Officer course is to further inform and educate the officer in the area of mental health and issues pertaining to serving as a mental health officer, to include advanced crisis intervention training. The Legislature in 1993 in H.B. 771 (Naishtat & Madla) Attachment o ...
... The purpose of the Mental Health Officer course is to further inform and educate the officer in the area of mental health and issues pertaining to serving as a mental health officer, to include advanced crisis intervention training. The Legislature in 1993 in H.B. 771 (Naishtat & Madla) Attachment o ...
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... debilitating nature of this illness, Looper and Kirmayer [4] found that patients with CFS perceived more stigma than patients with other chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia or irritable bowel syndrome. The stigma associated with CFS creates barriers for access to care [5]. For individuals with C ...
... debilitating nature of this illness, Looper and Kirmayer [4] found that patients with CFS perceived more stigma than patients with other chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia or irritable bowel syndrome. The stigma associated with CFS creates barriers for access to care [5]. For individuals with C ...
Prevention of Mental Disorders: Effective Interventions
... for preventing mental and behavioural disorders. It focuses on primary prevention rather than secondary or tertiary prevention. It describes the concepts relating to prevention; the relationship between prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health; malleable individual, social a ...
... for preventing mental and behavioural disorders. It focuses on primary prevention rather than secondary or tertiary prevention. It describes the concepts relating to prevention; the relationship between prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health; malleable individual, social a ...
Mental health of US Gulf War veterans 10 years after the war
... 1994). Participants first indicated their exposure to stressful life events on a standard life events checklist; a follow-up interview then assessed whether these events met criterion A (exposure to a traumatic event). This assessment was not externally validated through record review. The participa ...
... 1994). Participants first indicated their exposure to stressful life events on a standard life events checklist; a follow-up interview then assessed whether these events met criterion A (exposure to a traumatic event). This assessment was not externally validated through record review. The participa ...
Mental health of US Gulf War veterans 10 years after the war
... 1994). Participants first indicated their exposure to stressful life events on a standard life events checklist; a follow-up interview then assessed whether these events met criterion A (exposure to a traumatic event). This assessment was not externally validated through record review. The participa ...
... 1994). Participants first indicated their exposure to stressful life events on a standard life events checklist; a follow-up interview then assessed whether these events met criterion A (exposure to a traumatic event). This assessment was not externally validated through record review. The participa ...
The Y-Worri Project: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
... of disorder identification [14,15] and help-seeking behaviour by adolescents [16,17]. Many young people, particularly men, do not seek help for anxiety. This was reflected in the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which found that only 13.2% of young men aged between 16 and 24 years ...
... of disorder identification [14,15] and help-seeking behaviour by adolescents [16,17]. Many young people, particularly men, do not seek help for anxiety. This was reflected in the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which found that only 13.2% of young men aged between 16 and 24 years ...
Mental health reference resource
... Forward It is estimated that mental illness affects more than one in five people in the Australian community and people with a mental illness are at very high risk of developing problematic drug and alcohol use. For many reasons, these people do not always seek assistance from specialist mental heal ...
... Forward It is estimated that mental illness affects more than one in five people in the Australian community and people with a mental illness are at very high risk of developing problematic drug and alcohol use. For many reasons, these people do not always seek assistance from specialist mental heal ...
A Critical Review of Psychological Debriefing and a Proposal for the future
... debriefing offered was from an experienced counsellor within 24 hours of attendance. The authors give a brief description of the debriefing used that appears to be similar to but not the same as formal CISD. Those who became unusually distressed during the debriefing were excluded from the rest of ...
... debriefing offered was from an experienced counsellor within 24 hours of attendance. The authors give a brief description of the debriefing used that appears to be similar to but not the same as formal CISD. Those who became unusually distressed during the debriefing were excluded from the rest of ...
Improving access and use of psychotropic medicines
... compulsory licensing and parallel imports for medicines of significant public health relevance. Countries are also advised to be cautious about enacting legislation that is more stringent than the actual TRIPS requirements. Selecting a limited number of essential psychotropic medicines is economical ...
... compulsory licensing and parallel imports for medicines of significant public health relevance. Countries are also advised to be cautious about enacting legislation that is more stringent than the actual TRIPS requirements. Selecting a limited number of essential psychotropic medicines is economical ...
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
... strong inherited tendency to panic. For others there seem to be obvious stresses in their life. There are often some symptoms of general anxiety or depression, or other phobias in the months before panic starts. (If panic attacks follow an experience which really was extremely dangerous or horrific, ...
... strong inherited tendency to panic. For others there seem to be obvious stresses in their life. There are often some symptoms of general anxiety or depression, or other phobias in the months before panic starts. (If panic attacks follow an experience which really was extremely dangerous or horrific, ...
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... to elicit care and concern from a generally unresponsive man. Prior to a scheduled appointment, Dr. Klein receives a call from Susan stating that she is experiencing chest tightness, shortness of breath and dizziness. Dr. Klein calms Susan down, stating that these symptoms are only anxiety, and enco ...
... to elicit care and concern from a generally unresponsive man. Prior to a scheduled appointment, Dr. Klein receives a call from Susan stating that she is experiencing chest tightness, shortness of breath and dizziness. Dr. Klein calms Susan down, stating that these symptoms are only anxiety, and enco ...
the Manual - Celiac Disease Foundation
... After countless trips to the doctor and 14 years of having a daughter who “just didn’t feel well” much of the time, it took a nutritionist one visit to diagnose gluten as the culprit. We removed gluten from her diet and were astonished by the marked improvement in her health. We allowed ourselves to ...
... After countless trips to the doctor and 14 years of having a daughter who “just didn’t feel well” much of the time, it took a nutritionist one visit to diagnose gluten as the culprit. We removed gluten from her diet and were astonished by the marked improvement in her health. We allowed ourselves to ...
Public Conceptions of Mental Illness in 1950 and 1996: What Is
... illness: furthermore, the generally transitory nature of mental illness and effectiveness of treatment has become fairly visible [with the result that] in the vast majority of cases the stigma [experienced by mental patients] appears to be transitory and does not appear to pose a severe problem. (P. ...
... illness: furthermore, the generally transitory nature of mental illness and effectiveness of treatment has become fairly visible [with the result that] in the vast majority of cases the stigma [experienced by mental patients] appears to be transitory and does not appear to pose a severe problem. (P. ...
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... 2. About borderline personality disorder What is BPD? The best way I have heard borderline personality disorder described is having been born without an emotional skin, no barrier to ward off real or perceived emotional assaults. What might have been a trivial slight to others was for me an emotiona ...
... 2. About borderline personality disorder What is BPD? The best way I have heard borderline personality disorder described is having been born without an emotional skin, no barrier to ward off real or perceived emotional assaults. What might have been a trivial slight to others was for me an emotiona ...
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Cardiovascular Disease
... circulatory diseases (OR = 1.62, p = .007) and other illnesses after military service. About 63% (n=332 ) had a lifetime history of PTSD. ...
... circulatory diseases (OR = 1.62, p = .007) and other illnesses after military service. About 63% (n=332 ) had a lifetime history of PTSD. ...
Psychological factors and weight loss in bariatric surgery
... Morbid obesity is associated with a high prevalence of psychopathological conditions that might have an impact on postsurgery outcomes. This review summarizes recent data about psychological disorders in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery as well as the assessment and impact of these ...
... Morbid obesity is associated with a high prevalence of psychopathological conditions that might have an impact on postsurgery outcomes. This review summarizes recent data about psychological disorders in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery as well as the assessment and impact of these ...
Visions Journal
... they are drinking. However, if the frequency of excessive drinking increases, they could experience more severe problems such as family difficulties, significant physical symptoms, financial problems, and trouble at work. ...
... they are drinking. However, if the frequency of excessive drinking increases, they could experience more severe problems such as family difficulties, significant physical symptoms, financial problems, and trouble at work. ...
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... Gerald learned that the couple was from Laos, and that their son was the first generation to be raised in the United States. The mother, who had initiated the phone contact at the request of the school guidance counselor, expressed disappointment in their son, who had not been getting the grades (As ...
... Gerald learned that the couple was from Laos, and that their son was the first generation to be raised in the United States. The mother, who had initiated the phone contact at the request of the school guidance counselor, expressed disappointment in their son, who had not been getting the grades (As ...
Mental Health for Emergency Departments – A Reference Guide
... Although it is acknowledged that the availability of medical and mental health resources will influence the use of this guide, there are six essential clinical processes that need to be provided in all emergency settings for all mental health presentations following triage. ...
... Although it is acknowledged that the availability of medical and mental health resources will influence the use of this guide, there are six essential clinical processes that need to be provided in all emergency settings for all mental health presentations following triage. ...
University of Groningen Functional limitations associated with
... multiple domains of functioning and compare the two. Method- Data were derived from the European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders, a general population study in which adults (N>21,000) from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain were assessed using the CIDI (mental d ...
... multiple domains of functioning and compare the two. Method- Data were derived from the European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders, a general population study in which adults (N>21,000) from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain were assessed using the CIDI (mental d ...
Original Paper
... BACKGROUND Material and social stressors affect the mental health of adolescents. Social support from family and friends may help to buffer the effects of adversity. The aim of this study was to examine the association between exposure to violence and mental health symptoms and to investigate whethe ...
... BACKGROUND Material and social stressors affect the mental health of adolescents. Social support from family and friends may help to buffer the effects of adversity. The aim of this study was to examine the association between exposure to violence and mental health symptoms and to investigate whethe ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Refugee
... worldwide it is also reported that it is more likely that individuals who have experienced premigratory trauma will suffer from more than one mental health disorder. What is ignored or not recognized is a larger complex interaction of many comorbid mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, somatiza ...
... worldwide it is also reported that it is more likely that individuals who have experienced premigratory trauma will suffer from more than one mental health disorder. What is ignored or not recognized is a larger complex interaction of many comorbid mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, somatiza ...
The evidence on the costs and impacts on the economy and
... addition to government expenditure, mental disorders have large economic impacts in other areas including out of pocket personal expenses, carer/family costs, lost productivity and costs to other non-government organisations. Evidence suggests that these costs are at least equal to, if not more, tha ...
... addition to government expenditure, mental disorders have large economic impacts in other areas including out of pocket personal expenses, carer/family costs, lost productivity and costs to other non-government organisations. Evidence suggests that these costs are at least equal to, if not more, tha ...
Investigating risk factors for psychological morbidity three
... Outcomes might be better explained by chronic physical conditions and psychological history (chronic health factors) or socio-demographic factors, such as low socio-economic position [4]. There is an urgent need to explore the relative effects of a broader set of risk factors than has previously bee ...
... Outcomes might be better explained by chronic physical conditions and psychological history (chronic health factors) or socio-demographic factors, such as low socio-economic position [4]. There is an urgent need to explore the relative effects of a broader set of risk factors than has previously bee ...
Abstracts of the 48th APS Annual Conference
... been identified as the leading cause of the disease burden in Australia (Begg, Vos, Barker, Stevenson, Stanley, & Lopez, 2007). About 8.4% of the total burden of disease is experienced by children under the age of 15, with 23% of those children already suffering from internalising disorders, such as ...
... been identified as the leading cause of the disease burden in Australia (Begg, Vos, Barker, Stevenson, Stanley, & Lopez, 2007). About 8.4% of the total burden of disease is experienced by children under the age of 15, with 23% of those children already suffering from internalising disorders, such as ...
Victor Skumin
Victor Andreevich Skumin (Russian: Ви́ктор Андре́евич Ску́мин) (born August 30, 1948) is a Russian and Soviet scientist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychologist, Professor, Doktor Nauk (Doctor of Medical Sciences - Dr.scient.med. - a higher doctoral degree in the USSR and Russia).Skumin was born in Penza Oblast, Russia. After graduating as a physician in Kharkov National Medical University in 1973, in 1976, he became a psychotherapist in Kiev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery. He was the first to described a previously unknown disease (1978), now it is called Skumin syndrome. He introduced a method of psychotherapy and self-improvement based on optimistic autosuggestion for psychological rehabilitation of cardiosurgical patients (1979).From 1980 to 1990, he has been professor of psychotherapy at the Kharkov Medical Academy of Post-graduate Education. The main result of his scientific activity was the discovery of the ""syndrome of the neurotic phantom of somatic disease"" and a ""concept of the mental constituent of a chronic somatic disease"".From 1990 to 1994, Skumin held positions as Professor by the Chair of Psychology and Pedagogy, and Professor by the Chair of Physical Education and Health life at the Kharkov State Academy of Culture. In 1994, he was elected to the post of the President-founder of the World Organisation of Culture of Health (Moscow). In 1995, Skumin became the first editor-in-chief of the journal To Health via Culture. He known for inventing a popular term ″Culture of Health″ (1968).As well as psychiatry and psychology, Skumin's corpus includes writings on healthy lifestyle, yoga, and philosophy. He is the author or co-author of a series of illustrated books and articles on Living Ethics, Rerikhism, Russian cosmism, Transhumanism, and New Age. He wrote several books of fiction, and also essays. Skumin is also known as the author of music and lyrics of several songs.