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.

Phone Counseling Connects People with Help Fast

Recent breakthroughs in phone counseling services have jump-started a new market that is safe, private, and professional. Counselors and therapists are now available by phone or chat to take calls 24/7 from anywhere in the US, and consumers can view and leave ratings for the practitioners as well. - October 25, 2007 - Phone Counseling.org

Angela Davis, A.L.C. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Angela Davis, A.L.C. has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Angela has over eight years of industry experience and has run her own private practice for the last four years. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling from Jacksonville State University in... - October 25, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Princeton Premier Selects Jeffrey Earl Bernard for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Princeton Premier selects Jeffrey Earl Bernard for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Jeffrey is a Psychotherapist and is currently self employed. Jeffrey has a cross cultural exchange practice where he deals with both life coaching as well as e-commerce coaching. Having... - October 24, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Husband & Wife Prepare for Fight Against Celebrity Diets

New Website Speaks Out Against Pro-Anorexia Culture - October 17, 2007 - Pale Reflections

INVEGA™ Significantly Reduced Symptoms of Schizophrenia Compared to SEROQUEL® in Acutely Ill Hospitalized Patients

In a comparison study between schizophrenia treatments INVEGA™ (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets and SEROQUEL® (quetiapine), Invega patients saw schizophrenia symptom improvements as early as five days into therapy and continued through the end of the two-week study period. Results were presented today at the 20th Annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in Orlando, Florida. - October 13, 2007 - Johnson & Johnson

Narconon Arrowhead Opens New Field Office

To help deal with escalating street and prescription drug addiction Narconon Arrowhead, one of most successful drug rehab facilities in the world, announced the opening of a new field office in Texas. - October 04, 2007 - EffectiveDrugRehab.com

Have You Checked-in with Your Child Since the Start of School? Who Has Your Child Been Hanging Out with? Find Out: Peers Have a Greater Influence Than You May Think

“How was school today”? “Fine”. “What did you do”? “Nothing”. “What do you mean nothing”? “I don’t know”. This may be a typical conversation between parent and child. Now, is the parent really getting any answers from her child? Of course not…Many parents may become frustrated by this common interaction and response from a child. The question is: What can a parent do to get more appropriate responses? www.southtampatherapy.com - October 02, 2007 - South Tampa Therapy: Elizabeth Mahaney, LMHC, MFT, Ph.D

Educational Center Releases Online Anger Management Game

Daybreak Counseling Service, a leader in anger management education, in conjunction with an online game production company has produced the first online anger management education game. Lava Flow-The Anger Management Game is designed to teach players skills that will help them manage... - September 06, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service

News About The Brain in Your Belly

New research about how your belly communicates with your brain - August 24, 2007 - Ruth Winter

NeuroHealth Expands Offices to Hurley Medical Center – East Campus in Flint, Michigan

NeuroHealth today announced expansion of its presence on the East Campus of Hurley Medical Center located on Robert T. Longway and Dort Highway. NeuroHealth will resume serving patients beginning Tuesday September 4, 2007. The office is located within the Physical Therapy Department and will... - August 19, 2007 - NeuroHealth Management LLC

Therapist’s New Book for Disillusioned Baby Boomers Based on Overcoming Her Own Life Challenges

More than 76 million baby boomers are facing the daunting reality of retirement and other reminders of aging. For some this is quite depressing, since their expectations about what lies ahead may lack the bright promise they once took for granted in their youth. Amy Sherman, a licensed mental... - August 16, 2007 - Bummed Out Boomer

Gabrielle Joy Henricks Has Been Named Princeton Premier Honored Member in Business

Gabrielle Joy Henricks has been named Princeton Premier Honored Member in Business. Gabrielle holds a M.A. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Gabrielle is currently employed as a consultant with Deloitte Consulting LLP. As a consultant,... - August 16, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Social Psychologist and Author Launches Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management

Premier state of the art Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management launched. - August 14, 2007 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York

Joe Pantoliano Premieres His New Film at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Actor Joe Pantoliano will be on hand to do a Q&A after he premieres his new film "Canvas" at the Ridgefield PLayhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts. Mr. Pantoliano not only stars in the film, but was also the producer of the film. He, along with writer/director Joseph Greco, will stay after the screening to talk to audience goers about the film which deals with mental illness. All proceeds from the film will go towards the not for profit mental health awareness company "No Kidding Me Too!" - July 31, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse

'Shock Treatment' is Grievous Bodily Harm

“Electroconvulsive therapy should not be an option in the mental health bill,” says watchdog. - July 27, 2007 - CCHRUK

Hump Day Happiness Hour

Palm Harbor's First Stress Elimination Event That Doesn't Involve Alchohol - July 26, 2007 - Wisdom Hypnosis

Todd’s Anger Management of Charlotte, North Carolina Announces Fast Track Affordable Anger Management Classes

Starting August 21st, 2007 Todd’s Anger Management Solutions of Charlotte, North Carolina will begin Sunday for eight hour anger management classes. - July 20, 2007 - Todd's Anger Management Solutions

Todd’s Anger Management Solutions, PLLC in Charlotte, North Carolina Becomes a Major East Coast Anger Management Provider

Todd’s Anger Management Solutions in Charlotte, NC becomes a major provider of anger management on the East coast. This company has been receiving a steady stream of inquires from across the country by individuals and organizations seeking anger management services. This development is placing Todd’s Anger Management Solutions well on its way to its goal of being the premier provider of anger management on the East coast. - July 11, 2007 - Todd's Anger Management Solutions

Seniors Write a Book and Donate a Portion of Proceeds to Alzheimer's Disease and Breast Cancer Research

A group of seniors have co-written a novelette as a fund-raising project for their day support program and a portion of the profits from each book will be given to support Alszheimer's Research and Breast Cancer Research. - July 03, 2007 - CareWell Recreation Programs for Seniors

Mojgan Jahan, Psy.D. Named as Clinical Director of Practical Recovery Services

As Practical Recovery Services moves forward as San Diego's self empowering addiction treatment facility, a new clinical director is appointed. - June 21, 2007 - Practical Recovery Services

Children's Book Written for Children on the Perils of Child Molestation

Mi-Leing teaches children, who have been victimized by sexual abuse (or have potential to become so), with an instructive story on how to break the silence, and bring an end to this wide-spread unspoken violation. The story is written in the manner of a fairy-tale, and in the style of Dr. Seuss. - June 14, 2007 - Mi-Leing

NeuroHealth welcomes neuropsychologist P. Douglas Callan, Ph.D. to its clinical team

NeuroHealth today announced that P. Douglas Callan, Ph.D., has joined its team of health care providers. Dr. Callan is a licensed psychologist who specializes in testing, assessment and treatment of ADHD, traumatic brain injury and related conditions. He has extensive experience in the area of... - June 10, 2007 - NeuroHealth Management LLC

Quincy Therapist Pioneers New Form of Therapy

Positive Psychology, an approach to therapy that focuses on accentuating the positive instead of the negative, is all the rage in the psychology field today. What most people don’t know is that a local woman is at the forefront of this field, not only harnessing the power of this idea, but... - June 06, 2007 - Alpha Center for Personal Development

Monica G. Howe, M.A., RHIA Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare

Monica G. Howe, M.A., RHIA, Director, Health Information Management and HIPAA Privacy Officer for St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the... - June 01, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

NeuroHealth Advances Mental Health Treatment Outcomes for Juvenile Offenders

NeuroHealth today announced that it finalized a renewal of a two-year agreement with the Nokomis Skills Challenge Center, an agency of the Michigan Department of Human Services located in Prudenville, Michigan, to provide mental health services including neurotherapy training and follow-up... - May 16, 2007 - NeuroHealth Management LLC

ART+ Interviews Dr. David D. Burns, MD about Curing Depression without Medication

ART+ interviewed Dr. David D. Burns the well known author and psychiatrist about the new hi-speed techniques in psychotherapy that are designed to speed up recovery from anxiety and depression, without medication. Dr. David Burns talked about the art of Feeling Good, explained Cognitive Therapy tools and how Cognitive Therapy can help us change the brain and overcome anxiety and depression without medication. - May 04, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org

Pioneering Teacher Discovers Relaxation Amps Test Scores

Relax; Stress has been proven to disrupt concentration and lower test scores, and that is why a pioneering teacher with 18 years of experience teaches relaxation before important tests. Her innovative meditation CD “Journey To Ease Test Stress” available at: www.EaseTestStress.com is helping kids reduce stress and increase test scores and even their GPA’s. - May 03, 2007 - ETS Solutions

Citizens Commission on Human Rights UK Celebrates its 38th Year

Three human rights awards presented by CCHR UK at Saint Hill Castle - April 27, 2007 - Citizens Commission on Human Rights UK

Leading Trauma & Chronic Illness Expert to Speak at Three Area Conferences This Week

Presentation topics include youth violence, traumatic loss and grandparents raising grandchildren - April 18, 2007 - Albany Health Management Associates

£1/2 million initiative by NESTA to Tackle Mental Health in the UK

NESTA to seek out innovative solutions in partnership with Mental Health Foundation - April 13, 2007 - The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)

How to Build a Full and Rewarding Private Practice Workshop to be Held in Costa Mesa, CA

This workshop will give participants tips, strategies and a detailed action plan guaranteed to get them excited about building their practice. - April 11, 2007 - Be A Wealthy Therapist

Kristin N. Williams Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare

Kristin N. Williams, Evaluation Research Analyst for Walter R. McDonald & Associates, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

Setting Goals for Successful Living by Teleseminars for Successful Living

1 Hour Teleconference on April 15th, 2007. 9:00 PM EST, 8:00 Central, 7:00 Mountain, 6:00 Pacific - April 08, 2007 - Teleseminars for Successful Living

Teleconference to Help Your Child Deal with Death Presented by Teleseminars for Successful Living

Helping a child cope with the loss of a loved one is something that many of us are not prepared to handle. So if there is someone in their life with a terminal diagnosis or someone who has already died this 1 Hour seminar will help you learn how to best help them through this difficult transition. - April 06, 2007 - Teleseminars for Successful Living

Lori Prokop Teaches the Secret to Overcoming Fear and Anger Quickly

Most people, especially women, have been taught is it bad or weak to have needs. Lori Prokop say ignoring wants and needs, as we have been trained, always backfires. - March 18, 2007 - Lori Prokop.com

29 Most Frequently Asked Questions on Depression on the Internet: What Everybody Ought to Know About Depression

29 Most frequently asked questions on depression on the internet reveal the shortcomings of doctors and the medical industry. One woman shares her report. Her answers also reveal the scientific research of the medical journals. It appears that what the medical journals reveal and what the public know and are taught are two separate messages. - March 14, 2007 - Cure Your Depression

Procrastination Worries Blown Away by Fearless Life Strategist

A United States life strategist is helping her clients become fearless and demolish their procrastination habits during National Procrastination Week. Coaching powerhouse, Lorraine Cohen, has just released her Fearless Audio CD, to spill the beans about fear and the procrastination it... - March 13, 2007 - Powerfull Living

Happiness is a Serious Health Issue

Happiness has more of a positive effect on your health than quitting smoking. - March 08, 2007 - Animal Holistic Care Specialists

Executive Coach from Ontario Speaks at High Profile Stress Conference

Executive coach and author, Gail Nielsen, will be speaking at The International Emotional Wellness Forum, whose keynote address will be delivered by mind/body pioneer, Dr. Deepak Chopra. - March 01, 2007 - Control Freak's Guide

N. Elaine Blevins Named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Behavior Management Education

N. Elaine Blevins Special Educator, Parkland Elementary School, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Behavior Management Education. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

Emoshuns.com Wants You to "Take Back Your Life!"

Emoshuns.com is transforming "Mental Health Treatment" with "Emotional Healthcare Counseling" -- in NYC, plus nationwide via E-Mail and Phone. - January 22, 2007 - Emoshuns, Inc.

The Control Freak Cure

A cure for control freaks does exist, according to a new book called The Control Freak's Guide™ to Living Lightly. What's more, anyone looking for health, wealth and joy can achieve these ends by mastering the art of "letting go." - January 16, 2007 - Control Freak's Guide

Magical Christmas Story Inspires Author to Create “The Formula” - An Online Workshop to Help Others in Transition Re-Invent Their Lives

Sometimes magic really does happen. It happened to psychic author Montana Gray when her muse gifted her with a Magical Christmas Story that would change her life and ultimately help change the lives of others who have experienced major life transitions. The result of that Christmas story is “The Formula” Workshop – a workshop that combines knowledge from Quantum Physics, Science and Spirituality to help anyone truly re-invent themselves – regardless of their current circumstances. - January 10, 2007 - Montana Gray

Hypno-Freedom's Audio Session "Pyramid Meditation" Releases Stress and Helps You to Step into Power

HypnoFreedom creates highly effective, guided meditation downloadable sessions from www.hypno-freedom.com. This discusses the benefits of the audio session entitled "Pyramid Meditation." - January 08, 2007 - HypnoFreedom

Hypno-Freedom's Audio Session "Creating Your Pathway" Helps You to Your Goals

HypnoFreedom creates guided meditation sessions which are easily downloaded from www.hypno-freedom.com. This discusses the benefits of the audio session entitled "Creating Your Pathway." - January 08, 2007 - HypnoFreedom

Don’t Miss the Trance to Lose Your Fear

We all like to believe we're unique. But when it comes to our fears, we're anything but. Spiders, flying and public transport are all it takes to send many people into a state of anxiety or panic. Crowded places are simply terrifying to some people. Some fears are of course rational, but others... - January 05, 2007 - The Surrey Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy

Understanding Happiness: Four Simple Techniques to Create a Genuinely Happier You, Now

True, lasting happiness is not found in objects, actions, and “whens.” but in increased personal understanding and gratitude. Knowing how to be happy improves health and well-being. Suzette Langley of Passion for Life Coaching, and Anne Trauben, of Whole Health, offer “Understanding Happiness: Four Simple Techniques to Create a Genuinely Happier You, Now.” - January 04, 2007 - Passion for Life Coaching