mental illness Archive
I continue to come across articles and information regarding the soon to be released DSM-5. Reading this link will provide quite a bit of information on the upcoming changes to the DSM. I have to wonder if our society is …
The imminent further cutting of mental health funds is the focus of this statement which I sent to the people who represent me in this state of California and in Washington. Sadly, I did not even get an acknowledgement that …
Imagine being a student who at age 16 tries to end their life for the 7th time. Dustin Garron made the most serious attempt on his life which resulted on his being placed on life support for a week in intensive …
Aaron Swartz death on Friday, January 11, 2013 is a vivid reminder that “suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, and is the 10th leading cause of death overall.” This amazing, talented, socially-aware and active young …
I am currently reading, “A Beautiful Mind” by Sylvia Nasar. Now I watched the movie with Russell Crowe many years ago and find myself comparing his character in the movie with the book. John Forbes Nash, Jr. is an American …
On Friday, January 4, 2012 around 4:35am a home on Berg Avenue in Kings Park, NY experienced tragedy leaving a community questioning, “How could this happen?” Kathleen Newcomb, 82 years old, was found dead in her home on Friday morning. …
Amid rampant news coverage of last Friday’s tragic shooting, and the announcement that the shooter suffered from Aspergers Disorder, there is a growing concern for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders: That they will be marked as likely to partake in premeditated violence. This …
by Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Montreal, Canada Family, the word has many definitions depending on who is defining it. Family can be parents and children, husband and wife, extended family members of cousins, aunts and uncles …
