Kickoff of autism service program for adults delayed indefinitely because of budget shortfall
The autism program is just another in the tally of Pennsylvania services which are being cut.
Studies suggest Hispanics may have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s
The New York Times examines the possibility that Hispanic people may have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, see its onset at a earlier age, and see the disease progress at a higher rate.
FDA approves magnetic device to treat depression
The novel treatment will hopefully open up new doors for patients who don’t respond well to other forms of treatment for depression.
Details on the new federal mental health law
The Wall Street Journal reports on the mental health bill that was tucked into the financial bail-out package.
Chronic disease coalition launches in Philadelphia
Yesterday in Philadelphia, Mayor Nutter helped launch the new Pennsylvania coalition Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.
First of mental health hearings held in Scranton: Advocates tell legislators they have work to do
State advocates met with legislators at a senior center in Scranton to describe how the state fails to meet the mental health needs of senior citizens and children, reports the Times-Tribune today.
Rep. Wheatley holding hearings across the state on mental health care and substance abuse treatment
The House Subcommittee on Health, chaired by state Rep. Jake Wheatley, is traveling around Pennsylvania in October.
Perhaps the only business that is booming during economic crisis: Psychology
Sunday’s Philadelphia Inquirer featured an article that talks about how because of the economic crisis, psychologists are seeing more patients than ever.
Autism: New research, plus other states trying to enact insurance laws similar to PA’s
New research is shedding light on how autistic people think, plus, PA is looked to as a model for autism legislation.
Are you feeling stressed out?
A new study by the University of Cambridge shows that as a Pennsylvania resident, it’s likely that you are.