Archive for January 6th, 2012

Could my mental health issues be the reason why I switch jobs?

- Chosen by Voters Certainly could be. One of the signs and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder is "inability to keep a job". Check this link for a full list of symptoms.http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar… 6 years ago 100% 1 Vote

 

Why does my mum laugh and roll her eyes when I try and tell her about my mental health problems?

your mom doesn't care. That is sad. She should do something to assist you but she can't. Maybe she doesn't understand. Maybe she is uncomfortable with the subject. It is not a joke. As sarcastic as your mom sounds I too suggest going to a doctor but not in a sarcastic way but cause I understand what you are going through. A doctor will be able to diagnose your specific mental problem if you even have one. 3 years ago thanks

 

What should an army dependent do to get mental health services using Tricare Prime Insurance?

Although your PCM can refer you to a mental health specialist you do NOT have to go that route. You can simply call TRICARE (the 800 number is on your card) and ask for a self-referral to mental health services. They will give you a list of specialists in your area who accept TRICARE and you choose who you want, and make the appointment for yourself.If you want to use Military OneSource, you can receive six sessions for free, with the possibility of further sessions after evaluation. They also will refer you to specialists in your area who accept TRICARE. 3 years ago Thanks. I really didn't want to have to sit and talk to an appointment setter, desk clerk, nurse, and doctor about what was going on before my doctor (whichever one they decide is mine today) can give me a referral. I will just call.

 

Is the truth integral part of the treatment of all mental health problems?

- Chosen by Voters You're right. There are people who make claims that they are actually doctors and diagnose users on this site. I've seen misinformation on this site. The problem is that some people tend to exaggerate mental disorder symptoms. Usually, kids and teens tend to believe what they see on TV or the movies. For example, watching a movie about memory loss will lead a person to think that he has amnesia or memory loss problems. I think that bringing more information and awareness to the public does educate people on mental problems. Mental health disorders are not treated by a physician. Physicians know nothing about human behaviors or mental problems; they only work on the body itself. Only a person with a PhD or Psy.D in Psychology can help a person with mental disorders. 2 years ago 75% 3 Votes

 

What are the commonest forms of mental health?

Control over thought and action……………………….means mentally healthy 5 years ago Simple

 

Mexico City Legislature Approves Bill That Legalizes Abortion For the duration of First Three Months’ Gestation

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The Mexico City Legislature on Tuesday voted 46-19 to approve a bill that would allow pregnant females to obtain a legal abortion during the first 3 months’ gestation, the New York Times reports (McKinley, New York Times, 4/25). Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard with the Party of the Democratic Revolution has promised to sign the bill into law, the Los Angeles Times reports (Tobar, Los Angeles Times, 4/25). Under current Mexican law, abortion only is permitted if the life with the pregnant woman is endangered or if the woman has been raped. Lawmakers from the Democratic Revolutionary Party in March proposed the measure. Abortion-rights opponents inside the city recently collected the 36,000 signatures necessary to ask the city Legislature for a referendum on abortion if the bill becomes law; however, a referendum is nonbinding on lawmakers (Kaiser Everyday Women’s Wellness Policy Report, 4/24). The antiabortion group Catholic Lawyers has said that the Legislature violated the constitution and city laws by ignoring the petition for a referendum on the issue, the New York Times reports (New York Times, 4/25). Mexican Sen. Santiago Creel with the National Action Party said the party will seek to overturn the measure on the grounds that the country’s constitution guarantees the right to life (Kaiser Everyday Women’s Wellness Policy Report, 4/24). Cuba and Guyana are the only countries in the region that allow legal abortions for all women (Hawley, USA Today, 4/25).

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The Legislature’s vote “is a triumph for democracy,” Maria Consuelo Mejia of the group Catholics for the Right to Choose said, adding, “It is actually a triumph for all ladies, and above all, for the poorest” women inside the country. Lilian Sepulveda, an attorney with the Center for Reproductive Rights, stated the passage with the bill is “going to make an enormous difference for females in Mexico City in their everyday lives” (Los Angeles Times, 4/25). Sepulveda added that “instead of back alleys, girls is going to be able to go towards the doctor’s office to get the wellness services they need.” Raffaela Schiavon, executive director of the reproductive rights group Ipas, said that the passage with the bill is “a huge victory.” He added, “It could start a chain of similar initiatives in other Mexican states and be an example for other countries” (Ovalle, Miami Herald, 2/25). Marcelino Hernandez, auxiliary bishop with the Archdiocese of Mexico, earlier this month stated that if the bill is signed into law, any lawmaker who voted in favor of the measure would be excommunicated from the Catholic Church when the first abortion is performed under the law (Kaiser Everyday Women’s Wellness Policy Report, 4/24). Felipe Aguirre Franco, archbishop of Acapulco, said lawmakers who voted to approve the measure “will get the penalty of excommunication,” adding, “That is not revenge, it is just what happens within the case of serious sins” (Bremer, Reuters, 4/25). Mexican Federal Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos, an abortion-rights opponent, on Tuesday said there would be nothing to prevent residents of other Mexican states from coming to Mexico City to receive abortions at private and public clinics. He added that the new law likely would allow doctors to establish abortion clinics inside the city (Los Angeles Times, 4/25).

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How soon does a mental health team respond to a gp referral?

It took mine a week , but the pysciatirsts thAt I saw made me worse now I got no one:/. But yeah one week , I hope u feel better soon 2 months ago Thanks. I'm losing patience. They just don't seem to care. Been to my gp 4 times and just been getting more ill.

 

How sick do you have to be to call in sick to work? Does a mental health day count?

- Chosen by Voters Mental Health days are granted for a reason…use it! 1 year ago 100% 1 Vote

 

How do I become an APRN in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing?

You need 3 years of graduate school after getting your RN. – You have to be a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, which is a doctorate degree. They do really well though – my professor just decided to quit her job and be a professor 3 hours/week now, she has enough money saved up to live off of for the rest of her life by working very very part time. She started her own mental health practice 15 years ago.When you think about it, that seems like a long time, but when you are actually in nursing school you wish they would have spread out the material in another year or two because it is so much information that you are learning. You will wind up studying 40 hours/week and not even notice. If you're thinking "Oh no, 7 years of college, that's so long" don't – it doesn't feel long at all when you are working this hard. Source(s): Graduate student – nursing 1 year ago 1 person rated this as good That's everything I wanted to know. Thank you.

 

Need some help finding free mental health care?

If it is an emergency, hospitals have to take youThere are usually mental health clinics, low cost or free in most areasCall social services and ask them, call a hospital and ask them , call a mental health clinic and ask themA free support site with doctors and groups below and a free healing method you can do yourself , it works Source(s): www.dailystrength.orgwww.feelbetternetwork.comwww.emofree.com 3 years ago Thanks I called the hospital and got her an appt for this week