Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Alcoholic Self Help in the News

It Ain't Easy: William Gaddis's Life in Letters
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This careful tracking of sources helps undergird Mr. Moore's claim for the book as “a kind of autobiography,” even as it lays waste to the claim that Gaddis “was not an autobiographical writer.” In fact, the Letters constitute a telling self-portrait …
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Xingwana shows a glimmer of a clue on Pistorius, Steenkamp, and guns
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In South Africa, analysts say, police investigation of reports of domestic disturbances are desultory if they happen at all, and such events are almost never reported to social workers, who theoretically have the ability to intervene and help defuse …
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Abbotsford hit-and-run victim fell through cracks of health-care system
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‘Pigeons’ examines alcoholism, relationships
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“Hating yourself is a form of egotism.” This is the central paradox of Dan Barden’s new play, “Pigeons,” which began its world premiere performances by the Butler University theatre department during its run last week.
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Military mental health plan revealed — but problem underestimated
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A new Defence Force report outlines how the military plans to deal with mental health issues like alcoholism and post traumatic stress disorder among troops. The problem is being underestimated. Read more on the blog…
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Self Help Alcoholism in the News

Tattoos as therapy, pain as release, suffering as art
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He's resiliently overcome battles with depression and alcoholism. Most admirably, he is unwaveringly appreciative to those who've helped him in the past. Long's wave of self-improvement is largely a product of his friendship with “Little” John Bury …
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Kerry and Hagel, Vietnam and Iraq
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Add to this disaster the grim tally of well over 100,000 Iraqi civilians killed and 4,487 dead American soldiers, the hundreds of thousands of wounded people, the PTSD, high suicide rates, alcoholism, and other maladies afflicting veterans, and the $ 3 …
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Bipolar and addicted, Patrick Kennedy embodies mental health challenges
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Stress Related Illness Symptoms in the News

Hormones & Depression
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The importance of treating hormonal imbalances and the symptoms associated with them is extremely important – even life changing for some. Multiple pregnancies, aging and xeno estrogens can cause our hormones to become more and more stressed and even …
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Herschel Walker shares his battle against mental illness with Fort Drum Soldiers
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In conjunction with athletic pursuits, Walker is the anti-stigma spokesman for The Freedom Care Program, a specialized mental health and addiction treatment program for service members who are dealing with everything from post traumatic stress disorder …
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USA: Florida to execute man denied federal review
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Alcohol abuse needs to be addressed: Mayor – Brantford Expositor
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Alcohol abuse needs to be addressed: Mayor Brantford Expositor The forum was shocked by statistics presented by Andrew McRobert, director of mental health and addictions at the Brant Community Healthcare System, that showed alcohol abuse is far more damaging in this community than drug issues. Statistics show that … and more »

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Alcohol Abuse Education in the News

Prisons not a one-stop solution for drug abuse epidemic
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This is particularly relevant when discussing the level of alcohol abuse in the indigenous community. As the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education recently highlighted in the forming of the NSW/ACT Alcohol Policy Alliance, the availability of …
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IRFU backs plans to kick ban on alcohol ads to touch
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“The IRFU is fully committed to working with the other sports governing bodies and government to establish a coherent joint strategy to use participation in sport as an education platform to address alcohol and substance abuse.” [email protected] …
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Alcohol Abuse a Growing Problem for Older Adults