Can preschoolers be depressed?
The medical community differs over whether or not young children can be diagnosed with depression.
No criminal charges to be filed in deaths of 3 MontCo men with mental illness
Three schizophrenic Montgomery County men died from heat illness in the last month.
Study: More than half of babies in poverty are being raised by depressed moms
Children from depressed parents are more likely to have developmental problems if the depression is left untreated– which, for moms in poverty, it often is.
Short-Term Mental Health Programs Provide Cambria County Residences with More Treatment Options
Two new short-term mental health programs have opened in Cambria County to assist individuals during times of crisis.
Pittsburgh’s CONTACT May Close After 31 years
CONTACT, a nonprofit organization that provides a 24-hour hotline for individuals suffering from mental health issues, may close due to financial difficulties.
18,000 Pennsylvanians are waiting for community mental retardation services
Community-based care is more helpful and less expensive for these patients, but ironically, if they can’t receive this type of care, many will be moved to expensive state institutions.
More adults being diagnosed with ADHD
Readers– take a look at this article. Do you agree that more people should be diagnosed with ADHD?
PA resident embarking on national suicide prevention campaign
The campaign took off yesterday in Scranton. Part of the campaign is calling attention to the number of patients each year who die in locked down psychiatric facilities.
Proposed mental health law for PA has caregivers at odds
A House committee will hold a hearing this week on a bill that would compel those suffering from the worst mental illnesses to get treatment.
Wayne and Pike counties have the highest suicide rates of rural PA counties
To address the problem, they have formed a support group for residents.