Mental Health Problems Rising Among College Students Cases of severe depresson among college students have become more common over the last decade, according to a a new study that backs up what mental health professionals at university counseling centers have been saying for years (MSNBC, August 12, 2010)
Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized
Experts says doctors may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient's mental illness.
Caregiver depression can take a toll on you and your ability to care for your loved one. Understand the signs of caregiver depression and know how to prevent it.
Teens who cyberbully others through the Internet or cell phones are more likely to have both physical and psychiatric problems. Furthermore, their victims are at a heightened risk for behavioral difficulties. (Health Day, 7/6/2010)
Suicide Prompts Call for BP to Fund Mental Health Services
The suicide of a Gulf Coast fishing boat captain is prompting calls for action to address the rising number of mental health problems caused by the oil spill. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-La.) called on BP to fund mental health efforts. One agency reported that they had referred more than 1,500 people for counseling because of signs of depression, according to Melancon (The Los Angeles Times, 6/25/10)
The Gulf Oil Spill. The New York Times reports on the psychological toll of the BP oil spill on workers. Slate examines how the disaster will damage the mental health of those living in affected area. New York Times, June 16, 2010.
Children exposed to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables could have a higher risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Children exposed to pesticides known as organophosphates could have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a U.S. study that urges parents to always wash produce thoroughly. Reuters, May 17, 2010.
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