Month: October 2015

Next Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee Meeting …

It's time for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Steering Committe to meet again! The MHSA Steering Committee meets twice a year during the Implementation Phase of MHSA and is open to the public. The MHSA …

John Oliver: Stop blaming gun violence on mental illness – Tech …

On the most recent episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver pointed out how foolish it is to blame gun violence on mental illness — and then deftly pivoted into a discussion on how desperately we need better mental …

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals: Global Schizophrenia …

The UN Sustainable Development Summit last week projected a new set of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) for the next 15 years to replace the 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were in place from 2000 …

FDA Clears Long-Lasting Drug for Schizophrenia – WebMD

The FDA has approved a version of the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole that adults with schizophrenia can take every 4-6 weeks. WebMD has the details.

How to Handle Panic Attacks | World of Psychology – Psych Central

How to Handle Panic Attacks. By Linda Sapadin, Ph.D ~ 2 min read. There are many things in life to be afraid of. You can be injured or killed in myriad ways. You can get lost. You can make a fool of yourself. Something can …