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.
How mental health coverage still has a long way to go to
The Mental Health and Addictions Parity Act of 2008 went into effect Jan. 1, but it has some loopholes that mean insufficient coverage still for many Americans.
Changes are coming to the guidebook on mental disorders
If adopted, the changes would be made in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), due in 2013. The DSM is the medical community’s encyclopedia on psychiatry. Any changes made will have huge implications for patients and the healthcare industry.
PA is closing Allentown State Hospital
The state wants to move towards community-based care as a care solution for the mentally ill, rather than institutionalization.
Many more toddlers are being diagnosed with bipolar disorder
There is a huge debate among psychiatrists over whether or not children should be diagnosed with the disorder at such a young age.
New study shows why antidepressants often don’t work in patients
The study, done on mice, should help scientists and doctors find and develop the best drugs for patients who don’t respond to traditional medications.
Did you know…
…that recent research shows that medication may only be beneficial for patients with severe depression?