My psychiatrist once told me that gastroenterologists call the gut “the second brain” because it has such a powerful impact on one's mental health. For example, constipation (a side effect of many psychiatric medications) can …
Category Archives: Mental Illness
Federal mental health reform bill raises civil rights questions
A federal mental health bill has ignited a debate about organizations that receive federal funding to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, including mental illness. U.S. House Resolution 2646, introduced in June …
Teach mental health in primary schools, advisory group says …
Young people on NHS-affiliated panel say placing subject on national curriculum is key to helping prevent problems in later life.
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority – DomeMagazine.com
In an effort to secure the best possible care for individuals in mental health crisis, the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority (DWMHA) recently awarded over $13.2 Million to offer Mobile Crisis Stabilization Services, Crisis …
Crisis Assessment Center Allows Those with Mental Illness to Get …
The Prince William County police officers now have a place other than the Adult Detention Center where they can take people who are suffering with mental illness. The county's Crisis Assessment Center, which has been open since Nov.