Mental Health News
News about psychiatric disorders, such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, dementia and anxiety. Get information about mental health practitioners, strategies, resources, products and services for patients, caregivers and professionals.
TMS Therapy Now Being Offered in Hewlett, NY
South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center is now offering a revolutionary new treatment for treatment resistant depression. The only non-systemic and non-invasive FDA approved treatment for those not receiving benefits from their current anti-depressant medication regimens. Please call for a Free consultation for more information on this new treatment. - May 13, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center
US Air Force Adopts Caring Technologies’ Behavior Imaging® to Treat Military Service Members and Families Afflicted with Autism and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Video-based Telemedicine Application Will Foster Accurate Diagnosis and Provide Remote Access to Mental Health Professionals. - May 12, 2010 - Caring Technologies
New Community Resource: Private Family Therapy Practice Specializes in Trauma
John Stump, LMFT, Ian Newlin, LMFT, and Amanda Peterman, LMFT announces the opening of Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP. The family practice specializes in therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and families who are suffering from trauma or Post Traumatic Stress... - May 10, 2010 - Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP
Grand Opening -- Soul Centered Health Now Offers Hypnosis and Reiki in Phoenixville
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Soul Centered Health will be opening at the Franklin Commons this month in Phoenixville. Soul Centered Health champions Mental Health as one of the keys to overall health and wellness. The business supports clients with mental, physical, and emotional concerns using Mind Body techniques including Hypnotherapy and Reiki. - May 05, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
Recent Study Reports Long Term Survival Improved Using Brain Monitor - Dementia After Anesthesia Now More Likely Avoidable Claims Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
Fewer strokes after anesthesia using brain monitor reported. "Going under anesthesia for surgery without a brain monitor demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the value one’s own brain," says Dr. Barry Friedberg, founder of the non-profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation. "Demanding a brain monitor is a no-brainer." - May 04, 2010 - Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
“Shamanism and PTSD Recovery” on May 4 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorder – from a shamanic perspective, and what we can do to help heal it. - May 04, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Book Release by Noted Author Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. “Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery”
Dr. Sinor's newest addiction recovery book is filled with a potent look into our nation's addiction population. Over twenty true life addiction stories by ordinary people struggling to stay on their recovery paths fill the pages with both pain and struggle, and spiritual insight. - April 30, 2010 - Dr. Barbara Sinor
New Polaris Solution Improves Outcomes, Lowers Treatment Costs for Wraparound Youth
Polaris's Smart-Wraparound solution supports states, counties and private providers as they determine the optimal service mix for the children they serve. - April 29, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
International Evidence Summary of ASIST - Supports Teaching “How to Prevent Suicide”
LivingWorks Education Inc. reports an independent, critical review has been completed of its best practices program, ASIST. The report was commissioned to summarize the results of more than twenty formal and informal evaluations of ASIST – from five countries: Australia, Canada, Norway, Scotland and the United States. - April 23, 2010 - LivingWorks Education Inc.
PsychTests Releases Results of a Gender Roles Study: Some Old Ways Die Hard
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, released their Gender Roles Test in February 2010, with a separate version for men and women. According to their statistical results, while people are slowly adopting more modern views as to men and women's place in... - April 21, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Naturopathic Treatment Can be Safely Combined with TMS for Treatment of Depression
Psychiatrist practicing at South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center located in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, offers TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment of Depression, which can be successfully combined with naturopathic remedies prescribed by naturopathic practitioners. Patients no longer are forced to choose between Naturopathic and Allopathic treatment. - April 18, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Recent Launch of Automated, Web-Based Health Assessment Tools Make Data Collection Process More Efficient
MyTherapySession.com has announced the launch of their much-anticipated automated, web-based health assessments, developed by company founder, Brent R. Coyle, M.D., a practicing board certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years clinical experience. “These automated assessment tools are much... - April 18, 2010 - MyTherapySession.com
TMS, an Alternative to ECT and Anti-Depressants for Depression is Now Available in Hewlett, Long Island, NY
Dr. Edward Fruitman, Director of South Shore Neuropsychiatric in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, is now offering TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy. TMS is an FDA-approved treatment of Depression, that is highly effective, but does not carry side effects associated with medications and ECT. - April 17, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Thousands of Chicago Adults Unaware They Have ADHD. New Therapy Group Program Launch.
Some 10 million American adults have adult ADHD, and about 75% are unaware they have it, says the Wall Street Journal. ADHD Centers is launching FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners in Chicago. www.addcenters.com - April 16, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
Polaris Announces Two New Product Solutions for Youth Behavioral Health Care
Polaris Health Directions has introduced two new products for youth behavioral health care that will support better outcomes in the wraparound setting. - April 15, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Former U.S. No. 1 Cliff Richey Launches New Book "Acing Depression" in Houston
Book Published by New Chapter Press as a First-Hand Account of Living with and Recovering from Depression - April 06, 2010 - New Chapter Press
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Dating Site for Adults with Mental Illness Provides Greater Social Opportunities
TrueAcceptance.com has re-launched its site with many new features that will allow for greater social opportunities. The site is also giving away free lifetime memberships to the first 15,000 adults with mental illness who register a profile. - April 02, 2010 - TrueAcceptance.com
Christmas is Not Depressing Anymore According to a New Research by Trends About Health
Depression is one of the most common health problems that Internet users discuss & search online. A new research, released today by Trends About Health, an online community aggregating the latest trends and topics about health, argues that search volume for "depression" is decreasing during the summer, weekends & Christmas. - March 21, 2010 - Trends About Health
The Psychology of Surgery: PsychTests Releases a Pre-Operative Mental Health Assessment for Bariatric Clinics
PsychTests AIM Inc. releases a package of psychological assessments geared for use by bariatric clinics in evaluating candidates for weight-loss surgery. Notably, this includes the SWLPS assessment (Surgical Weight-Loss Psychological Screening), which is the only psychological test that has been developed specifically for candidates of this type of surgery. For more information, visit http://bariatricsurgerytest.com/ or request a sample by writing to duncan@psychtests.com. - March 18, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Growth Central Offers the Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (Professional) Seminar, Newark, NJ, May 7 & 8, 2015 - Register Now as Seating is Limited
This seminar fulfills all requirements for Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (CAMS-I or II) and is an approved certification training by the National Anger Management Assoc. (NAMA). Open to those with a background in mental health, education, substance abuse, domestic violence, corrections, law enforcement, human resources, and students in these areas. 12 Continuing education contact hours are approved by NASW, NBCC, CA-BBS and NAADAC. - March 16, 2010 - Growth Central
New ADHD Memoir Debunks Long Standing and Entrenched Educational Policies While Exploring Pertinent Issues Such as Adderall Abuse, Learning Style, and Stigmatization
"mADD man," is the beautifully written and magnificently dark memoir by author, Brian J. Robinson. It digs deeply and often brutally into ADHD, Adderall abuse, Hollywood, philosophy, rebellion, Judaism, Tulane, New Orleans, and the unique perspective of someone With ADHD. This is not a clinical perspective. - March 16, 2010 - mADD man
Sports and Psychology: Frozen Ropes Adopts PsychTests' ACE (Athletic Competition Evaluation) to Improve Young Athletes' Mental Performance
PsychTests AIM Inc. and Frozen Ropes offer athletes the tools to become psychologically and athletically strong performers. Frozen Ropes, renowned for their baseball and softball training centers and player development, and PsychTests AIM Inc., the online testing guru, announced today that they are teaming up to help develop young, aspiring athletes take their mental skills to another level. For more information, go to: http://www.frozenropes.com/home/programs/showtime-training/ace.aspx. - March 10, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Renowned Psychoanalyst and Researcher Lewis Aron, Ph.D., to Speak at Adelphi University
Lewis Aron, director of New York University’s postdoctoral program in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, will speak on “Deconstructing Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis: Unsuspected Relevance to Hate and Prejudice Today.” - March 05, 2010 - Adelphi University
Launch of FOCUS: Chicago Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners
ADHD Centers is launching Chicago’s first comprehensive psycho-educational group therapy program for ADHD adults. FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners is a 6-week program to help adults recently diagnosed. FOCUS teaches skills in organization, prioritization, planning, time management, reducing procrastination, maintaining focus and motivation, and overcoming chronic feelings of frustration and low self-esteem. - February 25, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
The Twelve-Step Recovery Program and How It Can Help You or Someone You Love Overcome Addiction - New Book Released by Dog Ear Publishing Author Bruce Brown
Understanding Twelve-Step Programs - a Quick Reference Guide uses quick, concise chapters to explain the basics of the twelve-step program and what it entails. This new book is written by Bruce Brown and published by Dog Ear Publishing. - February 24, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
National Institute of Mental Health Awards a Phase I SBIR Grant to MicroTransponder to Develop a Neurostimulation-based Therapy to Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
MicroTransponder, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop a neurostimulation-based therapy for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This project will... - February 19, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
QPASSLIve.com Expands with Online Shopping
The Quick Psycho-Affective Symptoms Scan (QPASS), has added online purchase capability to their website, QPASSLive.com. QPASS is a professional assessment tool used by mental health professionals in the measurement of depression, anxiety, anger and related constructs. - February 19, 2010 - QPASS: Quick PsychoAffective Symptoms Scan
Medical Meditation Instructor Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine
Richard Nongard has released his new book, "Medical Meditation" based on his own experiences as both a patient and meditation instructor. - February 13, 2010 - LearnClinicalHypnosis.com
Only 1/10 Adults with ADHD Get Treatment
"Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know," a book released today by Health and Life, reports that only around one out of ten adults with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, received treatment over the last year. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD will suffer from mood problems such... - February 02, 2010 - Health and Life, a medical blog
Mobile Health Interventions Introduces Mobile Text Messaging Program Designed to Modify Unhealthy Behaviors
Health Txts assists people in changing unhealthy behaviors by sending text messages that encourage specific health behaviors at the times and in the places people need it most. - February 02, 2010 - Mobile Health Interventions
Brandspa Helps the Helpline Find Returning Veterans
NJ Branding and Marketing Agency Brandspa Chosen to Create Awareness Campaign for New Jersey Veterans' Helpline 1-866-VETS-NJ4. - February 01, 2010 - Brandspa LLC
MyDigitalFamily Releases New Book by Child Psychiatrist Urging Texting Ban While Parenting
Who even heard of texting five years ago? Now we have federal and innumerable state bans on texting (and cell phone use) while driving, providing yet another example of how we are a step behind in reacting to the explosive changes wrought by technology in our lives. But the impact of technology on our kids and families has been just as explosive and can be even more destructive than traffic accidents. So how about a texting ban while parenting? A doctor tells why and shows how. - January 27, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
The Invisible Crisis No One is Talking About
There is a crisis that’s permeating every aspect of our society and crippling our communities, but because of the stigma it carries we lock it in the dark and make it an invisible crisis. - January 22, 2010 - The Depression Project
Christina Weiss Joins Marketing Team at Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Mirasol is proud to announce that Christina Weiss Bennison will be joining their team as Director of Clinical Outreach and Marketing. Before joining Mirasol, Christina worked as the Director of Clinical Outreach for a leading adolescent eating disorder and dual diagnosis program in California. - January 17, 2010 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Local Counseling Practice Offers Low Cost Therapy
If you don’t have insurance, good counseling will cost you $125 an hour, right? Yes, but a local group counseling practice is finding ways to lower costs and provide more affordable therapy options. Lifescapes Counseling Associates has always accepted insurance and offered a sliding scale... - January 15, 2010 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
The Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Provides Help to Move Past Tough Economic Times
The life coaching industry is exploding as people want to master their lives to get an edge on their competition in a global market. - January 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Dr. Reece Manley to be Recognized at Ceremony by Lambda Pride
Advocate USA, LLC, owner of Texas Research and Investment and The Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Reece Manley cites Humanatarian Award from Lambda Pride. - December 23, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Free Yourself Books Launches New Website for Christians and Non-Christians Just in Time, as the New Cure for Holiday Blues
Discover the new, strategic level of drug-free therapy for stress, anxiety attacks and depression, using biblical principles and medical scientific facts. Anyone suffering from these 3 killers of the holiday spirits can learn how to get immediate relief without using drugs. - December 16, 2009 - Rich Reelz Entertainment
Free Psychic Network Completes Real Time Psychic Forum
Free Psychic Network proudly presents its brand new real time psychic forum platform. Designed to allow psychics and visitors to communicate, in a social network setting. The psychic forum allows users to post and receive updates on multiple platforms including mobile devices. Free Psychic Network... - December 13, 2009 - Free Psychic Network
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Vālant Releases the First Completely Web-Based Psychiatric Practice Management Suite
Vālant Medical Solutions announces the release of the Vālant Psychiatric Suite 3.0: the first and only completely web-based practice management suite designed specifically for psychiatrists. - November 18, 2009 - Valant Medical Solutions
Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis: Alternative Responses to “First Breaks”
Experts on responses to first-break psychosis from across the world gather in New York City, presenting a one-day conference open to the public: November 23rd, 2009 9 AM - 7:30 PM New York University, Kimmel Center - November 16, 2009 - International Network Toward Alternatives and Recovery (INTAR)
Psychologists in Sydney.com Launch Counselling & Therapy Services in NSW
Helping people change unhealthy thinking, habits, feelings and behaviours to improve their quality of life. - November 16, 2009 - Psychologists in Sydney.com
U.S. Air Force Turns to Behavior Imaging Technology and Virtual Reality for PTSD Treatment and Mental Health Training
Caring Technologies, Inc. (CT) and Virtually Better, Inc. (VBI) have teamed up to deliver pioneering technology to the U.S. Air Force for the purpose of enhanced clinical training, treatment, and consultation of behavioral problems and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “The goal of our... - November 03, 2009 - Caring Technologies
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Continues to Bloom and Grow
Magnolia Creek continues to expand and enhance its program offerings through the addition of a Sunday partial-hospitalization program and a new programmatic schedule. The new schedule, built upon the current schedule, will provide for a greater variety of and access to therapeutic groups. - October 30, 2009 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
New Counseling Skills Course Offered Online by the College of Mental Health Counseling
The College of Mental Health Counseling is pleased to announce the new online "Effective Counseling Skills" course as a gateway opportunity for members of the public to offer counseling services for people seeking help for depression, marriage and relationships, addiction, and much more. - October 23, 2009 - College of Mental Health Counseling
"Haunted People" Potentially Explained: New Book Proposes a Mind-Body Basis for Anomalous Perceptions
People seeing ghosts? There may be a genuine mind-body foundation for such anomalous perceptions, according to two researchers, Michael Jawer and Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD. Their book, The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion, suggests that sensing a presence, seeing an apparition, or feeling energy around a... - October 22, 2009 - Michael Jawer
Social Workers Receive National Honors for Dating Site for Adults with Mental Illness
Social workers Elizabeth Barrett of New Mexico and Michael Apgar of Colorado accepted a 2009 Reintegration Award from Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) for TrueAcceptance.com. The Reintegration Awards honor treatment teams, programs, and services for their outstanding contributions and achievements in the mental-health community. - October 22, 2009 - TrueAcceptance.com
Arlington Heights Counseling Practice Expands Hours, Launches New Web Site
Psychologist Dr Shannon Doyle is expanding his counseling practice's hours to help provide Arlington Heights and surrounding communities with flexible, focused therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. With active, local hospital affiliations, the counseling practice is dedicated to providing focused care and guidance to those dealing with life's challenges. - October 21, 2009 - Shannon Doyle Counseling