The Stigma of Suicide
The deadly silence surrounding suicide. CNN's Don Lemon, a heartbreaking story and HLN's Dr. Drew. (CNN Newsroom, 2/23/13)
U.S. Mental Health Experts Urge Focus on Early Treatment
Mental health experts told a Senate hearing that the mental health system has huge gaps that prevent many children with mental health conditions from receiving effective treatment. They noted that three quarters of mental illnesses emerge by age 24, but fewer than one in five youths with diagnosable problems receive treatment that could avoid later problems. (Reuters, 1/24/13)
Healthyplace.com Launches Stand Up for Mental Health Campaign
The mental health website HealthyPlace.com has launched a national Stand Up For Mental Health campaign to encourage all people with a mental health disorder to stand up for themselves and help stop the stigma and self-stigma associated with mental illness. The campaign asks those who are already public about their mental health condition to lead way for others still in hiding. (Healthyplace.com, 1/15/13)
Successful and Schizophrenic
Elyn Saks, a law professor at the University of Southern California and the author of the memoir “The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness”, shares a personal journey of recovery. (New York Times, 1/25/13)
Rates of ADHD Rose by 24 Percent over Past Decade
A new study of health records suggests that rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have jumped by 24 percent since 2001. The apparent rise in diagnosis may be explained by increased awareness of the condition among parents and doctors. (MedPageToday.com, 1/21/013)