Honors go to those who support mental health
A group of Lincoln High School students received the CMHC Buddy Award during Centennial Mental Health Center’s celebration of Mental Health Month Wednesday in Fort Morgan. Also, Centennial case manager Jody Strouse was honored with the Clarion Award as people learned that there is hope for those with mental illness. Strouse is also a co-facilitator [...]
Youth Reach Out for Mental Health Help Online
Young people in distress are more likely to look for mental health help online rather than seek help from a professional, a study has found.…
Mental health service advocates rally for more government funding
A consumer of mental health services. A mother of a mentally-ill youngster. A peer counselor. Regardless of title, all were in attendance with the same…
Mental health champion
ASHLEE Harrison has been applauded for her work with young people across the state after winning the 2013 Educate! Edith Cowan University Award. The 25-year-old…
Dad wants details of adult son’s mental health treatment
The Jackson family wants access to some of their adult son’s treatment information for mental illness in order to better support him at home. (CBC)…
Carers should be monitored for mental health problems, warn doctors
Carers should be routinely screened for depression and mental health problems as they often “neglect” their own wellbeing,…
Youth Mental Illness: Stigma, Lack Of Awareness About Mental Health
In any given year, one in five people in Canada has a mental health problem or illness. Of…
People with schizophrenia ‘face more health risks’
Photo: Advocates say people with schizophrenia need better access to general health care services. (ABC News) A mental health…
The dark physical side of mental health – Canberra Times
Michael says the anti-psychotic medication he had been prescribed to control his schizophrenia had given him weight problems.…
Mental health on tour
SYDNEY psychiatrist, Dr Joe Dunn, and his crew of 20 rode into Bondi earlier this week after doing…
