Category Archives: NAMI

mental health services for prisoners need to improve further, says …

Some improvement has been made in managing the mental health needs of prisoners, but there is still a long way to go, said Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Nigel Newcomen. Today he published a review on prisoner …

NAMI San Diego – Why Equating Mental Illness with Violence Harms …

We too often forget that those struggling with mental illness are constantly forced to fight a battle on two fronts. Not only do they have to grapple with themselves—with their own thoughts and mind—but they also have to …

An Interview with a Bipolar Disorder sufferer. | aifc

In this series of interview questions Nichole shares about growing up with her family, how her bipolar affected her relationships and how managing her Bipolar Disorder with treatment and counselling has helped her manage her condition. 1.

Study Says: Cannabis could Treat Bipolar Disorder – Canna Chronicle

All humans possess a built-in endocannabinoid system which acts as a homeostatic (the tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium) regulator. Cannabis acts on and affects this system.

Mental Health in America: A Crisis With Multiple Causes – The Ring …

In his recent executive action to curb gun violence, President Obama proposed setting aside $500 million to fund mental health programs. Bernie Sanders' “Medicare for All” proposal would include access to mental health …