… help is close by. Even so, many students suffer in silence. But those who've sought help want others to know that things do get easier with help, that going to a mental health professional isn't a reflection of a personal failing, and that they are not alone. … Preventing alcohol abuse is the top priority of Wellness & Prevention Services at Student Health Services (SHS), says director Katherine Mooney (SPH'12). With anxiety and depression sweeping college campuses, …
Category Archives: NAMI
A Shocking Way to Fix the Brain – Technology Review
Neurosurgeons hope to treat some of the most intractable mental disorders by putting advanced arrays of electrodes into patients' brains.
Patrick Kennedy memoir about family addiction and mental illness …
A book by the former congressman has upset family members over his portrayal of secrecy, substance abuse and mental illness.
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 …