Handling a Mental Recession
Sep. 21--An onslaught of phone calls tells Richard Chaifetz all he needs to know about how Americans are handling the nation's economic plunge. Psychologists and other professionals across Chicago and beyond report similar worries in patients. The economic unrest has been building for months;... more »
WHO Warns of Treatment Gap for Mental Disorders in Poor Countries
WHO warns of treatment gap for mental disorders in poor countries GENEVA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- More than 75 percent of people suffering from mental disorders in the developing world receive no treatment or care, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. Governments, donors and mental ... more »
WHO: Solid Employment Linked to Health
A World Health Organization report found poor mental health outcomes are associated with precarious employment, Canadian researchers said. Dr. Carles Muntaner of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, who conducted research for the WHO report, highlighted the profound impact of em... more »
Bad Moods Ride Wave of Trauma: Rebuilding a Normal Life Brings Out Stress and Crabby Attitudes
These are typical reactions to listening to the wind howl for hours as your home shudders. He said you don't have to have witnessed death or lost your house to be suffering from irritability, sleeping problems, a depressed mood and heightened anxiety. Coffey lived through Hurricane Katrina himse... more »
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