Would you allow a Mental Health Unit for Sexually Violent Predators in your town?So, the state of NY has plans to turn a former Mental Health unit into a "prison" type unit to house Sexually Violent predators in our town. (violent rapists and child molesters). These people are being held on the mental health law, as a danger to others or themself. At the same time, it can take days to find a bed in mental health for children in this state. Would you oppose this unit or not? How would you voice your opinion pro and con?
Answer by Annoying American I would support this unit if the people running it can periodically castrate some of the inmates...in public...on Pay Per View...using a rusty chainsaw...a rusty chainsaw with a dull blade.
Answer by chiiky25 I guess you dont have a family. If you did have either a wife, and children you would automatically oppose this kind of thing happening even 5kms near your place of residence. If even one of these disturbed people was to escape & find a way to your place, i think that then you wouldnt have to think about if you're thinking of oppising this or not, it wouldnt be a question at all in your mind, rather a flat out HELL NO, NOT IN MY NEIGHBOURHOOD!!!!
Answer by Ron Keep those scumbags in prison for life, or better yet, execute them so we don't have to pay to support their sorry *sses!
Answer by snookieoo3 would i really have a choice?? i would rather not as there would be an awful lot of problems and not just with the predators. parents would be terrified an i can't say that i would blame them. there have been known escapes from these places. i would by every means i have oppose this, sorry.
Answer by allowsdabortion Well as long as it is a MAXIMUM security ward I think it would be fine. I grew up near a mental health facility and once in a while they got out because it wasnt maximum security but with in an hour they were back in the facility. So as long as proper precautions were taken I wouldnt be opposed to it.
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Mental Health treated through the Criminal Justice System and how to change this Change Agents Panelist: Albert J. Pizza, LCSW, TASC Clinical Supervisor Panelist: Debra Ferguson, Ph.D., Associate Deputy for Forensics for the Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Mental Health , Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Panelist: John K. Holton, Executive Director of Better Boys Foundation Panel Organizers: Mirna Garcia, Assistant Associate Vice President for Development & Operations, and Director of Development, College of Education, Roosevelt University & Roberto Clemente, Associate Professor in the College of Education, Department of Counseling and Human Services Moderator: Mirna Garcia Bios Albert J. Pizza, of Illinois TASC, serves as clinical supervisor for the Cook County Illinois Mental Health Court Program. His responsibilities include the clinical and professional supervision of case management staff, oversight of daily operations, monitoring of systemic clinical service delivery, and assisting in the planning and implementation of appropriate training events. Mr. Pizza has an extensive background in case management and social work. Prior to this position, he was a medical social worker at Ingalls Hospice Care, a case management supervisor for specialized foster care at the Jane Addams Hull House Association, and a case manager and therapist for specialized foster care ... Video Rating: 0 / 5
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Religion and Prevention in Mental Health: Research, Vision, and Action (Prevention in Human Services)
Here is the first book which highlights the unique resource of religion in the field of prevention. Until now, religious systems have been a largely undertapped resource of talent, energy, care, and physical and financial assets. Religion and Prevention in Mental Health is a significant new volume that lays a general foundation for preventive work in the religious area. It presents a number of reasons for examining religion as a source for aiding prevention and well-being. The authors dispute th
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How do you feel about mental health gun laws, and do you think they stop crimes, and if so how?http://home.earthlink.net/~people-of-courage/lawsandrights/id16.html
The answer to vengeful, violent people is not more mental health screening or more potent mental health interventions. Reliance on the whole range of this system from counseling to involuntary treatment failed. There is not a shred of scientific evidence that locking people up against their will or otherwise "treating" them reduces violence.*** Mental health interventions do not protect society because the person is almost always quickly discharged because***mental health professionals, who as a group have no particular capacity to make such determinations, will decide that the patient is no longer a danger to himself or others. Indeed, in December 2005, when the university obtained a temporary detention order against Cho, a magistrate referred him for a mental health evaluation that found "his insight and judgment are normal." Need I say more about the hazards of relying on mental health screening and evaluation to identify dangerous perpetrators--even after they have already been threatening people?
***Coerced treatment is not perceived or experienced as "helpful" by the recipient but as unjust bullying.***
And what about drugs for the treatment of violence? The FDA has not approved any medications for the control of violence because there are no such medications.***and forced drugging then breeds more resentment. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070423/ap_on_re_us/virginia_tech_investigation
But there was nothing unusual about Cho's autopsy, he said, and nothing that would have hinted at any psychological problems that might have led him to commit the worst shooting massacre in modern U.S. history.
Let me leave you with this thought: Most gun crimes are not because "all" people are legally allowed to own guns, if they use them legally, it is because of drug crimes! Ultimately these gun laws don't stop real criminals do they?
Answer by Brandon P idk
Answer by the cali cowboy guns dont kill people. people kill people.
and an armed society is a polite society
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The Bell Mental Health initiative - Let's talk about it
Bell launches national charitable initiative supporting mental health. Bell today announced the launch of an unprecedented, multi-year charitable program to support mental health across Canada. Practically addressing a pressing national health concern, mental illness, Bell's five-year, million initiative supports an extensive range of programs to enhance mental health in every aspect of Canadian life. Video Rating: 5 / 5
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Any one verbally abussed by mental health proffessonal and reported it to police?I'm waiting for the police to call to report an incident of verbal abuse by a psyachiartric nurse. He admitted he did it to my friend but I'm worried he'll call both of us liars when it comes to it! If you have reported abuse to police what was outcome?
Answer by The Last Roman well, i didn't have the police involved. but my shrink (ya i call him that) started trying to "motivate" me, and he did it like every session. i just stopped going. i can definitely feel for ya tho, they are hard to trust.
Answer by thuravilspet Basicaly its a looneys word again a noted sain person. Im afraid you just might have to suckit
Answer by berkshire1043 The police cannot do anything really about verbal abuse.
What you should do is go to the supervisor of the mental health person. Or if necessary, go to the supervisor's supervisor. Good luck.
Answer by Dee I have never been verbally abused by a mental health professional. I've been ignored, avoided, and put on the back burner intentionally. But never verbally abused.
Good luck and take care of you! Dee
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So Fox News has now called for National Mental Health care?I've now seen at least two fox news talking heads, and a dozen Answers board sleazes claim that the sheriff in Tuscon is to blame for this kid not having gotten some sort of mental health care.
So not only have they called for a more intrusive government, which visits everyone ever accused of disturbing classes, they also imagine a world where people who haven't been convicted of a crime (or many who have been) receive mental health treatment from their local county.
So has the GOP officially shifted its view on National Health care? Because those doctors with the funny coats and medications haven't been free since the Reagan years.
Answer by The Shadow Knows don't worry, FOX news was just trying to deflect attention from all the hateful rhetoric they have been gleefully sponsoring for the last two years by trying to divert our attention
just give them a few weeks and they will be back on the 'everyone on the left is evil and must die' tack
Answer by Andrew S My Shepherd chases wolves I don't buy the whole "he was crazy" theory. There are a lot of crazy people who don't go around shooting people. He is evil and now to think of it, the Sheriff may have missed some criminal activity that he was engaging in before the murders.
Answer by sparks They probably want to have free mental heath care ready and available for Peck, Palin and Limbaugh when they finally go off the deep end enough where even the most gullible people notice it.
Answer by Elizabeth Fox folks should be the 1st ones in line to sign up!
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Why is the fire department usually toned out for mental health calls?I am listening to my scanner, and a guy has apparently barricaded himself in his bedroom with a shotgun, threatening to do harm to himself. Why would the fire department be toned out in a case like this?
Answer by starting over Manpower, to aid in building access - using a stepladder to get in a building when a door is not accessible.
I am sure there are many reason. Many cases, the firemen are EMTs and Paramedics...so they are there for medical support.
Answer by Mark P In most cases, fire department personnel are also trained EMT's, and are trained and equipped to deal with these situations. Part of it is maximizing a town's resources.
Answer by Joey Bagadonuts If the suspect is an EDP....it's quite possible that he can set fire to the building...thats why the FD is nearby. In many jurisdictions the fire department also runs EMS services.
It's also possible that a fire can accidentally start from the weapons that the police use, such as tear gas canisters or flash-bang grenades.
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Answer by Tom K If someone gets shot by this guy then they are right on the scene to give medical treatment. Also, if this guy is taken into custody and he's extremely violent he can be tethered down to the EMT cot and transported much more safely.
Answer by swthollitoes I am suprised that they didnt have a police crisis negotiator there. very strange in my book.......
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Where can I find California DMH documetnation training?Many employers in mental health require that you have Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation experience. The agencies I hav worked for have not given me the experience. I would like to know if anyone offers this type of training, or are there organizations that offer such experience.
Answer by Robin See if this page gives some appropriate links or ideas: http://www.cimh.org/SearchResults/tabid/37/Default.aspx?xsq=documentation+training&x=0&y=0
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What kinds of jobs can you get with an associates degree in mental health and social services?or human services?
Answer by Babs897 Associates would mean two years of community college, I presume. If you haven't started school, find out by talking with a guidance counselor. If you have started, find out the market the same way or outside research.
Answer by Brandon M A low paying state job or federal job, but hey at least its work.
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Why does Cannabis cause mental health problems for some but not for others?Ive met people who have suffered terribly with mental health issues since smoking it and others who smoke it regularly With no mental health problems at all. What is it that makes one person react badly and one not?
Answer by Foodie Girl We all have different brains. I've met people who have had mental health break downs after smoking marijuana, but in my experience most of those people had the issue prior to smoking and it was just latent or had not fully affected the person yet. 4 of the people I know had found out they had schizophrenia, but only after smoking marijuana which just brought it to the surface.
In my opinion most of the people who have mental episodes caused by smoking marijuana had these mental issues before they ever smoked, smoking just triggers them.
Answer by EMT Randy there are several factors that go into it. amount smoked, years smoked, even genetic makeup and psychological vulnerability make it hard to determine who develops issues and who doesnt. one thing i have noticed is that regular pot smokers tend to be more ambivilent and dont really care much about anything. this can cause problems later on. but that's just personal observation.
Answer by xochewyx I think you have it a little backwards.
There are some people who smoke Cannabis BECAUSE they have a mental health problem and use it as self medication.
Since our bodies are all different, some of those people self medicating will feel better because of it, hence you see no mental health issues. Others, it will not work. And even for some, it will make everything worse.
Answer by salviablue It can be for many different reasons:
- Some people do smoke because of mental disorders and it helps ameliorate the issues. - Others may develope mental disorders because they smoked too much too young, ths affecting the way thier brain has developed. - There is a genetic predisposition in a bout 1/3rd of the population that disallows them from enjoying the effecs of cannabis and tends to elicit paranoia and other psychosis. temporarily. - Others have had the condition prior to ingesting intoxicating substances (in this case cannabis) and the effects of the drug have just brought the condition to the surface earlier. - Others because they have a mental condition that attracts them to the type of effects cannabis elicits, whether its use be benefitial or not.
People generally tend to know whether or not they can smoke cannabis and it not be deleterious for them. If they continue to smoke it after they notice negative symptoms, then this may indicate a deeper issue than 'incompatability' or one elicited byuse of the substance alone.
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When you return home from Iraq what is the military debriefing and mental health check like?And when do they do it- does it start the day after you get home or when?
Answer by HDH You outprocess from deployment with your whole unit. It takes a few days. I don't even remember the mental health check, it was that perfunctory. Heh.
Answer by Steve It starts the day after you get back, I can't speak for everywhere in the Army but at Fort Campbell you have a 7 day re-integration period the first 7 days you are back to include the weekend where you do your medical screening and process all your paperwork to get your travel pay and numerous other things. As for the mental health check it pretty much comes from a post deployment health assesment that you fill out on the internet prior to redeployment, based on the answers from that assesment the army medical screening team decides weather or not you need to see a mental health proffessional, the problem lies in the fact that it only takes one time to look at the assesment and you know how to answer the questions to keep yourself out of the shrinks office.
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Hey , do you think that America is going insane (not like a bad mental health insane) in terms of technology ?Hey , do you think that America is going insane ? (not in the mental health issue way) just in the way that they LOVE technology and being really loud but friendly and really funny !? I am Scottish and I personally love America and the Americans they're soo cool ! what is ur opinion on this though !?! Answers please ?! Thanks !
Answer by me OH GOD, probably...
Answer by Derp Probably, and thanks? lol
Answer by Sarah Lots of explanation points going on with this question.
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I am going to kill the Wyoming Mental Health Association?I believe it will allow me to stay sane. No, I will just say that I am sane.
Answer by Brittany cool,now whats your question.
Answer by Sandeep K Killing individuals or associations can not make anyone sane. Better you look into your problem and discuss with friends and family.
Answer by skgsolutions I also have to ask, what is your issue with the Wyoming Mental Health Association. If you have been mistreated there are activist groups that are able to guide you through the complaint process. Killing will end you up dead or in prison for life. That is not a good option.
Answer by D.D lol
just be prepared to have to deal with them the rest of your life if you do
not recommended
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Joseph Parks, Missouri Department of Mental Health - Integrating Behavioral Health / Physical Health
Joseph Parks, MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Missouri Department of Mental Health describes the benefits of integrating behavioral and physical health. Dr. Parks presented the results of reforms implemented in Missouri during the release of a study revealing that many of Ohio's Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illnesses (SMI) also suffer from chronic physical conditions. The study also showed that to improve care and reduce costs in the system, integrating behavioral health with physical health care is vital. Access information and advice on a wide range of mental health issues including conditions and disorders including stress and depression, therapy Orignal From: Psychiatric Abuse News Report : Missouri Department Of Mental Health
Part 1 Four Secrets for Caregivers Presenter: Melissa Nelson, RN, BSN, MSW Clinical Supervisor for Older Adult Services Midtown Community Mental Health Center Midtown serves as the department of psychiatry for Wishard Health Services, Indianapolis, Indiana. Video Rating: 0 / 5
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Tri-County Mental Health Services Presents: Inspired Voices
Hope and inspiration are the themes for the 2nd Annual Concert and Consumer Art Exhibit hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services. This special evening features music by some of Maine's best local performers,interwoven with art and stories of courage and healing by individuals on a journey toward recovery. Video Rating: 5 / 5
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I just uhh I don't know what to say?Seven girls are facing charges in connection with a vicious swarming-style assault in London, Ont., in early February, authorities confirmed Friday.
CTV.ca News Staff Young girls charged in connection to swarming
Police say a 19-year-old girl and her 15-year-old brother were attacked by as many as 25 teens on busy street in a commercial neighborhood of the city. The boy was stabbed in the back. His sister was beaten and punched by a group of girls, at least one as young as 12.
The boy is now recovering and his sister didn't receive serious physical injuries. The attack has left the community and even police in shock.
"This is a very alarming, violent crime. Again the ages of the females were 12 to 16 years. They were very young," London Police Const. Amy Phillipo told CTV News.
The shocking assault may indicate a growing problem. A report by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health released earlier this year found that violence, bullying and sexual harassment are rampant in high schools across southwestern Ontario.
It stated that there's ample evidence that kids face violence regardless of whether or not they live in small towns or big cities. More than 1,800 students at 23 high schools were surveyed about their experiences in Grade 9 and Grade 11, and almost a third said they had felt unsafe at school at some point.
Recent statistics also show the rate of youth violence is increasing twice as fast in girls as it is in boys, and experts call that an alarming trend.
"We need to be concerned with our girls like we've always been concerned with our boys," said psychologist Alan Leschied, an expert in teen violence.
More and more images of teen violence are showing up on the Internet and many of those videos include girls beating girls. Last fall, parents in Montreal were shocked when an assault was captured on a cellphone outside a high school and posted online.
Those who work with teenagers in the city are taking notice. There is zero tolerance for violence for both boys and girls, said one staff member at a Montreal centre that tries to keep kids off the street.
Youth workers say that often times, community and recreation centres become a haven for kids who want to escape the violence that is increasing on the streets.
David Wolfe, the author of the Ontario study, has said schools also need to find ways to address abuse and violence so kids feel safe during every year of their schooling. yoooou said it
Answer by bottom contributor Oh gawd...the chavs have made it to Canada. Welp...there goes the neighbourhood. Oh yeah...and what's the question?
Answer by Pebbles that is really sad! I never understand how people can just hurt each other like that :(
Answer by Umpalumpa Bullies.
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Why do mental health workers attempt to play mind games with you? They are sneaky and manipulative.
Answer by Stephanie Uh. Most don't. If you have had mental health workers that have been playing mind games with you, you should tell their supervisor. This is not part of the job.
Answer by aquapisc23 Mental Health workers probably have problems themselves which is why they have the patience to work there, LOL.
Answer by accept the unacceptable To attempt to determine level of risk/ rule out, or prove malingering/to get unfiltered unbiased information about other clients that they know, and to make themselves feel superior by being able to trick you into giving them information.
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My friend goes to a community mental health center every 3 months & sees the same dr.. why do you think ?she had a very bad panic attack after all this time? She is comfortable with the dr. so we dont understand all that we went thru to get her there?
Answer by Elizabeth C maybe she feels he is actually helping her, or maybe something is going on there
Answer by K W It may not be the Doctor, maybe something else triggered your friends panic attack. I have heard that triggers can be anything from a smell to fluorescent lights or crowds. I also know people who have had panic attacks with nothing they can say is a trigger. That is the kind I have. They come from out of no where and for no reason I can put a finger on. Maybe she was really stressed about something, like the holidays coming, or the weather. All I know is they are not fun and she should continue to see the Doctor until they can either get them under control with therapy or medicine. I wish your friend good luck and pray her panic attacks will not last long.
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What percentage of people who are working atleast part-time applied for unemployment benefits in the last few ?weeks? This is a move that is being encouraged by the Obama camp to skew numbers. They are also encouraging voter fraud by having people vote in multiple districts with slight changes, additions/deletions from legal name utilizing same day registration/voting. This is an ACORN ploy. Track the trend in Southern California.Next will be the food stamp scams - I've seen it before in Berkeley, Detroit and Watts all initiated by community organizers for groups such as ACORN, who is now vying for funds in the "wall street bailout". Obama says its for voter registration and early childhood education but there is also a mental health parity act which private insurers will fight but will be implemented in federal insurance programs (medicare/medicaid) immediately. Shaffer's Columbia diagnostic has been approved to guage mental health risks in children as young as 4 years old. Do you see how this all comes together. It's not social welfare its hard line communism.Consider how little is really being done to help distressed homeowners, give immediate assistance to small businesses (they won't actually feel a tax break until 2010 and by then all of Obama's pork will cut out any possibility of the tax break)
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What are the potential ramifications to clients and the organizations if the mental health parity law not foll
Answer by alakazam Please redo your question... it's confusing and cut off.
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Does the mental health industry know everything about good mental health now?Because not too long ago they thought homosexuality was a mental illness, but in recent decades have changed that view point. So was that the only error in judgement on their part? Do they have other areas of mental health all wrong as well? What do you think? "Yes" and "No" are acceptable answers, but your thoughts behind your responses would be greatly appreciated.
Answer by leonard s NO
Answer by fkoober No,they will probably never know everything about it.
Answer by Susas No. For example some still think it is good to let people in mental health hospitals smoke. There is also still too much misdiagnosis and they aren't able to treat everyone.
Answer by musicgrl42002 I don't think they will ever know "everything" about mental health. Every patient/person has different symptoms different warning signs for their particular ailment. Mental health is so critical for every day life just to function. I think there is far to much to figure out about hte human brain that nobody will ever know every little facet of the human brain.
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#electionWIRE What's A Good Mental Health Policy?
Mental health has emerged as a campaign issue and it's one that has particular ramifications for young people. So what are the policy issues and how are the politicians dealing with them? #electionWIRE's Meagan Weymes reports Video Rating: 5 / 5 Access information and advice on a wide range of mental health issues including conditions and disorders including stress and depression, therapy
What is a good career change for a 46 year old burned out mental health/social worker with a Master's degree?
Answer by united9198 Sounds like you have been carrying other people's troubles on your shoulder. I recommend that you find something where your efforts actually make a measurable difference. Customer service when your customers are an endless trench of problems is not very gratifiying.
Answer by tinytots you can open your own business or work at home
Answer by pagemitre Try to be a consultant.
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MAORI+NZ: Why keep asking for special treatment while crying injustice!?Why are the govt listening!@?The government in New Zealand give the Maori special treatments like benefits,health services, special entry for only pacific and maori students,and the list continues on, from the psych lecture today,maori are "traumatised" by the adapting to a different culture,'Acculturation'-which gives them acculturation stress-that results in negative mental stress.I just cant help but only see it as excuses for their bad behaviour. They cry out for injustice,prejudice and racism,but still ask for special treatment!Special treatment will only isolate them from everyone else who's also trying very hard to make a living!Cant anyone see the cycle will never break unless the NZ govt treat everyone equally!Hostility towards them will never end, the elder Maori will only teach their children nothing but give reasons to make excuses,no wonder the Maori are decreasing in numbers, we shouldnt treat them so well so that they can learn to stand up themselves so they can be good role models for their nxt gen Im not putting all Maori in one group, I have Maori friends too, who, like their family, have stable jobs and income, but i also know many others who have incredible numbers of siblings in their family with no stable income, who likes to do nothing but live on their govt income. My point is, do you agree with the system we have now, with exceptions to only certain ethnicities, also knowing while, that there are many others who are unfortunate too, but dont get anything because they're not counted as Maori. U say its only a small majority, but the whole takes advantage of this, you cannot say its not their fault when you know they also get the same benefits, Are the govt doing the right thing? Why havent they realised you have to help the adults to become good role models to their children by using the money instead, for teaching Maori adults how to be responsible and how to earn money the right way, than helping the aftermath of the situation, cut the problem by initialising the roots!
Answer by fijibabie I do not think you should tar everyone with the same brush. Not EVERY Maori is asking for special treatment - in fact this is a very small majority. I have Maori friends and family who want nothing more than all New Zealanders to live as one nation and get on with our lives. They want nothing from the government. According to them and most other New Zealanders, the past is history now. I too believe every New Zealander should be treated the same.
Answer by onelazyhori are you trying to displace the shame and the guilt that you may feel as a offspring of a settler due to the injustices that your precessors inflicted on the maori? do you think that maybe the pakeha are being rewarded for their many bad behaviours but it is seen as normal?
the nz govt is trying to breach the gaps between maori and pakeha because of the injustices that the crown inflicted on the maori. i dont understand the psychological ramifications because of early european-maori contact but i have studied some of the historical issues on this subject. i also believe that you are making sweeping statements and boxing all maori together. If you have a look at statistics you will realise that the maori population is growing not decreasing, it has been estimated that by 2020 20% of the population will have maori ancestry, up from the 16% now. what your rant is telling me is that you are underinformed, you should have a look at doing some new zealand history papers as well.
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How do I file a lawsuit against a mental health organization for medical malpractice?In January 2005, Value Options of Phoenix, Arizona injected me with a long-acting dose of Prolixin, the result of which landed me in the Paradise Valley Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with Neuroleptic-Maglignant Syndrome-like symptoms (including severe muscular rigidity, cold sweats, fever and extreme physical weakness). I eventually was released, but not after a horrifying experience.
I am considering bringing litigation against Value Options of Phoenix, Arizona for extreme medical malpractice. How do I do so and at a reasonable cost (I do not have a lot of money)?
Paul
Answer by nadadime you may want to consult an attorney.
Answer by Grand pa start with a good lawyer..
Answer by Garacaius There are attorneys that specialize in medical malpractice. Most of them will talk to you for free. If you have a case most of them will take it for free. If you watch TV late at night you will see their advertisements. If you pick up a new phonebook you will see big ads for attorneys in the front, back or on the back, plus look in the attorney section of the yellow pages. Write down all dates and times that you remember, write down the facts, write down the wittnesses-contacts. That way you will be more prepared, the more info you can give your attorneys, the more they can help you.
Answer by jcurrieii The first thing you need to do in most jurisdictions is obtain a second opinion from another medical practicioner. Talking to a lawyer in your area (many reputable firms will allow an initial consult free of charge), would be manditory. The lawyer would let you know where you stand. However, remember that some lawyers will tell you to sue whether you have a legitimate case, since they think they can get blood from a stone, so be careful.
Personally, I believe you have a legitimate chance, especially if there was no attempt to obtain a medical history. But, if you were in the middle of a crisis when you were injected, and they didn't have time, your award (presuming you win! ;) )would be lower than otherwise.
Answer by goz1111 take your case to a personal injury lawyer, can always go to your local library ask to see your state legal paper, in their will be the attorney names and awards they have gotten, then call one of them, if they like your case they will do it for a contingent fee
if they do not take your case and you still want to pursue you will need an expert to certify in his opinion malpractice occurred to even file a suit
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Mental Health Association of Portland calls for release of internal investigation
On September 17 2009 the Mental Health Association of Portland called for the release of an internal investigation by the Portland Police Bureau about what happened to James Chasse, who died in police custody three years ago.
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A Mental Health psychiatrist's office Accidently Sent me Someone else's medical files.?It was the initial patient evaluationon, where they told the doctor their confidential information. I, of course, don't have any intentions of doing anything bad with this information. But, should I tell the patient? There are ways to find out how to contact them just by looking at the form. Would we be able to sue the doctors office for doing this and get any money? I don't even think I will if I can, I'm just wondering what can happen right now.
Thanks for mature replies from attorneys or law students.
Answer by Libraryanna What are your damages? You have no basis for a suit.
The other person can file a HIPPA complaint, link below. What you should do is return it to the doctor and make sure the doctor knows his staff screwed up.
Don't contact the patient, it could be very humiliating. It could cause him problems with trust for his doctor when it's quite possible the doctor didn't do anything. You would also have to explain why you read his records when you knew they weren't yours. He could wind up suing you for invasion of privacy.
If your records were sent to someone else, you could file a HIPPA complaint. But you would have to show harm. If it has information like your social security number, you need to contact your bank and the credit reporting companies for a fraud alert.
Answer by bcnu Turn it over to the state licensing board for psychiatrists. They will know what to do.
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the hospice was found with the state to violate federal policies?I was not notified, a person (a friend) unrelated to the patient had taken charge. My wife was removed from the hospice and taken to the crematorium without my knowledge. I had the state Department of Mental Health and Hygiene investigate it and the facility was cited due to my accusations being justfied. This being done behind my back cause me a lot of pain and suffering not including the financial lost that I took. Do I have any legal recourse since this is absolute negligence on the hospice part being they know the protocol.
Answer by Mike First, my condolences. To answer your question, unless someone acted with a power of attorney to make that decision, I think you have a very strong case. Find a good lawyer. Again, my condolences.
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What are some good professional mental health articles?I need 2 professional articles (Like from Social workers or PHDs) and 3 popular media articles about mental health for a project. I was wondering if someone would like to show me some, or lead me to a site that had some decent professional articles, since those are the hardest to find.
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The VT shooters mental health record?It is now Thursday the 19th of April, only 4 days after the horrible shooting at Virginia Tech. It has been reported on all the news stations that the madman "Cho" was confined to a mental hospital for 48 hours back in 2005. Last night, I heard on Fox News that 2 fellow students complained about him and a court found him to be an imminent danger to himself and others. The shrinks at a local mental hospital evaluated him and asked him about his very disturbing photos of himself holding guns to his head as well as knives to his own throat. The "doctors" also asked him about his very scary writings and videos as well. Cho claimed it was only "satire" and he was not serious about what he said in those video clips at all. Now my question is simply this, is anyone out there STUPID enough to continue to trust the mental health profession regarding the treatment of these types of patients? Thsi has happened many times in the past. It has to stop NOW! The laws that protect the privacy of mental health records of deeply disturbed individuals needs to be changed in order to save lives. It is obvious that under the present laws we currently have in place do not go far enough to prevent tragedies such as this from happening. The quack shrinks have too much power to make the decisions in order to determine whether or not patients such as Cho are stable to be released unsupervised back into society. It is simply a matter of Cho himself to promise to take his medications and keep his therapy appointments with the QUACK shrink. If a judge were to approve his release after the psycho analysis was complete MAYBE things might have turned out differently
Answer by me they should have never let him walk the streets after the exam
Answer by jb54 I think the issue is a bit more complicated than is being presented. Legally, "danger to self or others" is the major criteria for admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility. Many times, it is not that mental health professionals do not want to keep people in facilities longer to get better control of symptoms, but that they cannot. The issue of civil liberties also comes into play. Every person in our country has rights, and laws are set up to protect them. Most people living with a mental illness are able to function quite well in the community. This case highlights that there definitely needs to be more attention paid to how people are treated for mental illness and how we as a society balance individual rights with the welfare of the society as a whole. I agree with your statement that this has happened too many times in the past. I heard on the radio several people interviewed who stated, "someone should have done something to help him." So, I think part of the solution is to move from it being "someone" needing to do something to, "what can I do to help make things better."
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Dan's Story - A mental health case story from Birmingham City Council
This is Dan's story. Dan is a mental health service user in Birmingham who has benefitted from receiving a direct payment. This was filmed by Birmingham City Council's mental health modernisation team. Video Rating: 5 / 5
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Health and Safety Abroad: Mental Illness
Many study abroad programs have been disrupted by an episode experienced by a participant shortly after arrival overseas. Dr.Frank Gillingham, medical director for HTH Worldwide, offers students advice on managing mental health abroad. The material in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. None of the information in this video should be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this state-of-the-art handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of developmental, clinical, and social aspects of mental health from birth to the preschool years. Leading authorities explore models of development; biological, family, and sociocultural risk and protective factors; and frequently encountered disorders and disabilities. Evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment are presented, with an emphasis on ways to support s
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Question about a client with mental health issues?I work in a place that sets up waiver services for people with physical disabilities(attendant care, transportation, etc). Often, my consumers have mental disorders (technically we aren't supposed to serve them if they have a primary diagnosis of mental disorders but primary and secondary don't seem very black and white in theses instances). Anyway, this consumer has problems getting around so I have him recieving sdervices to help with that. Lately, though, he's been contacting me in tears, telling me that his doctors are telling him that he needs heart and lung transplants, that they are going to put him in a nursing home, etc. I contacted his mental health case worker and she said, "Oh, that's not true, He makes this stuff up, it's just how he's always been." Ok, well fine, but what should I say to the guy? My hands are tied service-wise but should I just play along? Do I tell him that I know what he is saying is untrue? He is so upset and I'm just at a loss here...
Answer by NurseBunny You never want to call him out on his lies...mental health patients like this, esp those with delusions, are unstable. The best thing you can do is neither play into or call him on it. Simply say "I'm sorry to hear that" and suggest that he speak with his case worker. Be sympathetic but not overly involved, you know? Don't ask questions or press him for details.
Answer by Hulalalala As an RN too, I think nurse Buns answer is really good advice. Be sympathetic, but don't get involved!
Answer by Wondering Soul When that has happened to me the last thing I want to do is make them feel wrong or make them angry because they really get themselves then. Usually, I try to listen. It does not always work because they really want attention but all we can do is either give it or not.
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Mental health issues with geriatric criminals?I am a service coordinator in a group home for mentally ill geriatric patients who have been in a psychiatric hospital due to being unable to stand trial for a crime due to mental illness(es) I am trying to find books, journals, etc that will assist in individual counselling as well as group sessions topics to focus upon as well as in home activities that will keep the residents occupied and productive. Where can I find some of this information?
Answer by petra hood luck on that one, I dint think there are books out there. I ran a day treatment for mentally ill clients, all deemed Tx resistant, at a residence for 5 1/2 years. One thing I found out is that standard day treatment cant be used, it bores the people to death. On top of that, Tx needs to change with the clients changing needs. For activities we did a lot of game playing for socialization, favorites were uno, dominoes and a few other card games. I also let them play Gestures, where they have to act out something. We read the newspaper for quite a while and discussed it, went to garage sales for supplies, cooked, and had lots of arts and crafts. twice a month we played bingo, once for small prizes like, deodorants, shampoo, socks, etc and once for fresh fruits which they couldn't get enough of at the residence. We took day trips around the state, talked about everything under the sun, started solving problems, build a cohesive group, did planning, and changed attitudes along with behaviors. For me it was a 24/7 labor of love. I was constantly looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things. If you care and try to understand you will do fine. You just need to give it some time. Tees people have been in institutions most of their lives, have taken use and abuse and survived in a manner of speaking. It takes time to win their trust. Good Luck.
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Should congress pass a bill that will provide health care practitioners in rural areas with training ?There is a bill in the 110th congress to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide health care practitioners in rural areas with training in preventive health care, including both physical and mental care, and for other purposes. Should this bill be passed, why and why not
Answer by A Balrog of Morgoth Well, on it's face, this sounds like a good idea.
However, do remember that this is the U.S. Congress we are talking about, so the end result may very well bear no resemblence to the stated intention.
Answer by Millie C Yes, it sounds like a good idea. But, I am wondering what else is in that bill. I guess it's better than what they are trying to do in Texas. One Rep. is trying to pass a law to allow horse slaughter and sell their meat to foreign countries. Because you know that there are too many horses running in the wild and they have to be stopped *rolls eyes*. I'm soooo glad my tax money goes to this nonsence.
Answer by abenezerscroogex no they should contract the job to the local butcher.
Answer by rmagedon No, it is redundant and an uneccessary expense. To become a health care practitioner you have to already be trained.
There are tons of wonderful people in rural America.
This is nothing more than pork barrel politics.
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Cure for Schizophrenia by National Alliance for Mentally ill Can this be True?NAMI Sees Cure for Schizophrenia as Possible in 10 Years October 23, 2003
The NAMI Policy Research Institute (NPRI) today announced creation of a Task Force on Serious Mental Illness Research, co-chaired by Edward Scolnick, MD, president emeritus of Merck Research Laboratories and NAMI medical director Ken Duckworth, MD, former mental health commissioner for Massachusetts.
The Executive Committee of NAMI's Scientific Council, chaired by Jack Gorman, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, will help coordinate the effort.
"NAMI takes seriously the statement of Dr. Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), that with the right investments, scientists are within reach of finding a cure for schizophrenia in the next ten years," said NAMI national executive director Richard C. Birkel, PhD. "The critical challenge is to set the right priorities for research investments and to insist that the clinical research enterprise translates readily into real world practice. In the long run these investments will mean both lives and money saved."
"Recent advances in biomedicine, including the decoding of the human genome, make possible a revolution in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses, a revolution that is already underway for other serious diseases," Scolnick said. "The fact that we have the knowledge and tools to develop newer, better-targeted medication for illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, with fewer side effects, demands that we make the appropriate research investments. The mission of the task force is to help provide a roadmap for that revolution."
"We also must invest in research that will make the effective interventions already achieved, along with those still to come, available to every individual with a serious mental illness as quickly as possible," said Duckworth.
NIMH, the main federal agency responsible for funding research on serious mental illnesses -- with a budget of more than $ 1.3 billion in fiscal year 2003 -- will be the focus of the task force's work.
"Given the unprecedented research opportunities that exist today, it is essential that NIMH use all of its resources wisely to expedite treatment advances in serious mental illness," said Gorman.
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Answer by phulcrum229 I just love how everyone expects, and want's a magic pill to cure the ails of the world. especially using information in genome mapping, look with most psychological disorders including Schizophrenia, most if not all of the condition is fueled by the person's beliefs and perceptions of the experience they are having. anything that is affecting someone's perception of reality is shaped by what they believe it is. Yes the experience is real for the person going through the condition, and I am in no detracting what they are either seeing or hearing is real, but it is only as real as they give credence to it.
Having gone through it and come out of it, I know this to be true. having experiences with current medications while learning to manage it without. I do not think anything of worth comes easy, but is hard fought for, and earned.
this is prolly the worst answer to your question but there is truth here. and weather someone or no one sees it. at this point who cares. but learning to live with the condition and properly manage it is the closest we as a species are going to get to a cure without manipulating the human genome,( and yes Gatica comes to mind here)
but to shed some light out there to those who have it and suffer, there is hope if you only find the strength to look within and search for the truth...
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Interview on Employment For All TV Show -- Part 1
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Mental Health Care affected by US Economics through history?I'm doing a paper on the history of mental health care in America, and it's supposed to be closely tied to our past from WWII to today. My paper has a very thin historical context...
I have this so far: WWII drafting and mental illness WWII casualties and long term mental effects on veterans JFK and mental health care research
I also have other topics, but they're kind of separate from whatever events occurred. I can't really tie things together very well.
I also need primary sources. I can't find many places for this, and it's a big deal to my teacher. Please help!!!
Answer by Affy007 Families in colonial times cared for their mentally ill members at home, with little assistance from their communities. Community treatment is an old idea, not a new one. Early laws about containing the disturbances created by individuals with mental illness made no mention of clinical dimensions. The focus was strictly on the social and economic consequences of the mental disorders. Legislation about public mental hospitals in the mid-19th century was hardly enlightened. There were no particular plans, other than not to expend more dollars than actually necessary.
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I would like to study mental health, but I don't know where to start. Can someone help?I'm really interested in mental health and mental disorders, but I don't know where to start with college. The local colleges do not have degrees in mental health and I don't know what's related. I don't even know what kind of jobs are out there. Where do I start? What do I major in? Any help would be great.
Answer by Cherye well you could do Eating Disorders..thats the best! and its a 100% mental dis order! I have been through 3 eating disorders and still suffer so if you would like any questions just add me as a contact or go on my account and my email address will be there =]
Answer by MrM You should think about pursuing an MD in Psychiatry!
Its a tall order, but you can really be effective as a Psychiatrist if you have the passion to help people who suffer from psychiatric disorders.
I've heard that Columbia University is one of the best Psychiatric schools in the U.S.
A springboard for this would be to find a University closer to where you are and take Abnormal Psychology and Cognitive Psychology classes. My minor was in Psychology and I found these two courses very interesting.
A link to their program is below.
Answer by Harmony Consider a Psychology as your major. It pertains to the emotional. After you complete a 4 year college/university, you may want to attain a Masters Degree in Psychology or related discipline. You may want to consider becoming a Psychiatrist, as well. The best thing to do would be to contact a professional organization that would give you complete information about career options, salaries, educational requirements, etc.. You could also go to a local college or university and speak with an academic counselor.
Answer by Hopefully Helpful Colleges usually have set course requirements that you have to take. You could look for courses that have to do with Humanities. Some courses that might interest you are, General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Adolescent Development, Sociology to name a few. You could think about becoming a social worker, psychiatric nurse, psychologist or psychiatrist.
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Degree In Social Work/Mental Health?I am 28 years old and working on my degree in mental health. Is this a good career to major in? What are wages like? I've heard so many different opinions that I am curious to learn more. I study mental health because I love working with others.
I would love to hear from current workers in the field. Thank you.
Answer by hope If it is something u want to do it is worth it
Answer by L V working in the field is both challenging and rewarding. However, the rewards are often not felt in monetary or time gains. MH/SW are often some of the lowest paying jobs and more often than not require nights/weekend on-call responsibilities. I often have to return a call or go in in the middle of the night. It's also important to remember that if you want to do more than case management or work in addictions (which famously is some of the hardest work and the lowest paying work across all MH/SW jobs) you'll need to get a M.S. degree and then get your licensure (either LPC licensed professional counselor or LCSW Licensed clinical social worker, both require you to work under supervision for about 2 years or 4000 hours before you can even get licensed (in VA) check in your state for specific requirements. Another thing you may want to think about is your personal mental health, your personal support group. Everything we do is confidential, which means its not appropriate to go home and talk about your day....even with your significant other. That means that you and you alone will carry with you the pain that you have witnesses and it is an honor as others are letting you go with them on their journey for that moment in time.
It's difficult, give it some thought....
Answer by Deb in TX You didn't say which degree - bachelor's, masters? - or in Social Work or Licensed counselor? But I can clue you in on things I wish someone had told me.
First of all, check in your local area (or where you plan to live when you graduate) on the availabaility of jobs and what they pay. Find out the requirements for these positions as well. A BA/BS does not get you much of anything - maybe a certification and pay level of a vocational medical worker. You need at least an MA to make it, and only the PhDs get a pretty decent salary. In my state, I found out too late that social workers make more than a licensed professional counsolor, for some reason. And they get hired before we do. Why? I really don't know except they have been around longer and have a larger lobby force(?) So it's probably like this in every state. But LPC's have MA's, take the same amount of university courses (or more) in the same courses and mostly with the same books, and have the same number of hours of internship (or more).
Another "political thing" they do is look down their nose if you went to a state university. Seems spending more money makes the education better(?) NOT! Several of my professers at my state university wrote the books our state board required for both counselors' and social workers courses! I interned with several of those snobs who attending the private universities under Daddy's or Husbands money. They were too good to sit with or speak to me. Guess what? They cried about the difficult psychometrics questions when they failed their state boards and had to re-take. This UT student going under the GI bill (me) aced it the first time around! (I studied my ass off - that's all it takes)
If I were on the other side of the couch, I'd rather go to a counselor (who sounds professional) than a social worker (who sounds like a baby snatcher). Another bit of info - don't work for the state - (MHMR, Dept of Human Svcs, Child Protection, etc.)- bad conditions, overwork, underpay.
Basically, do a lot of homework and research before deciding which way to go. If you (or Daddy) has money to spend, go to the rpivate U just tohave the name of your transcript (What do nuns and priests know about family, marriage, and living in the real world of mental illness- excuse me?), and shoot for a PhD. Just don't get it and think you're God and can put a label on everyone you meet....please? Stay real!
Signed: Making more on Disability than I did as an LPC with beyond a Masters and a supervisor certification!
Answer by majnun99 I worked in mental health since 1987, but I'm not a social worker. I know probably hundreds of social workers in mental who have done it for many years.
Working in mental health is very rewarding but very challenging.
I think it depends on the person. Important qualities would be
1. Compassion without letting the sad stories get to you, 2. Courage to stand up for people, but the ability to back off when you know you've done everything you can.
Answer by Dr_Adventure The MSW is the most versatile degree around and will qualify you well to work in mental health. Mental health is a broad area. The pay in some sectors is quite good. If you can develop a successful private practice you can do very well. DA
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