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11/22/2008
Webcam, blog may have encouraged South Florida teen's suicide (Orlando Sentinel)
Access to a blog and a webcam probably contributed to the suicide of Abraham Biggs Jr., 19, said Dr. Jon Shaw, director of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
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11/22/2008
Webcam link to man's suicide (Albany Times Union)
19-year-old took lethal drug mixture, blogged it, then broadcast his death MIAMI ? Access to a blog and a webcam probably contributed to the suicide of Abraham Biggs Jr., 19, said Dr. Jon Shaw, director of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Miami School of Medicine."There's an exhibitionistic quality to this, a strange dance between the suicide and the audience. He's doing it ...
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11/19/2008
Youngminds Calls For Extra Support For 18-25 Year Olds With Mental Health Problems, UK (Medical News Today)
YoungMinds welcomes today's recommendations in the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) review to provide CAMHS users with a clear transition plan up to the age 25. Roger Catchpole, YoungMinds Principal consultant and member of the CAMHS Review Expert Panel said: "Young people in CAMHS often find themselves without the support they need when they reach 18.
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11/18/2008
Program aims to provide better adolescent psychiatric care (Columbia Missourian)
COLUMBIA — If you live in the United States and your child develops a mental illness, finding an adolescent psychiatrist may be difficult. A 2006 report by the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimated that of the approximately 13.7 million children needing treatment, less than 20 percent actually receive it. While barriers in insurance coverage and the stigma ...
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11/23/2008
People In Business (The Morning News)
• Crye-Leike Realtors has named Joseph Hudack as vice president and managing broker of Crye-Leike Commercial and Property Management Division in Northwest Arkansas. Hudack will be based out of the Crye-Leike's Regional Headquarters at 3469 West Walnut in Rogers. Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Hudack owned and managed his own real estate and development company. Hudack's career in real estate began ...
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11/23/2008
In last 12 years, 244 people have taken lives in county (The Jackson Citizen Patriot)
Suicide is not pretty. It is not glamorous or exciting or romantic. It is an ugly death — a person cuts his or her own life short because it all seems hopeless, the internal pain unbearable. The individual believes it is the only way to make the pain end.
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11/23/2008
Bedwetting: (Copperfield Sun)
Nocturnal enuresis, commonly referred to as bedwetting, has been the source of embarrassment for children and headaches for parents for many years. But experts suggest that bedwetting is more common than people realize.
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11/23/2008
For the Life of Me: Honorable mention essays (The Daily News)
The Daily News wanted to hear from people dealing with cancer, in their own words. Thirty-seven people responded to our contest, “For the Life of Me,” with essays describing what it is like to live with cancer. They represent just a fraction of the thousands of our neighbors, relatives and friends who battle this disease.
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11/22/2008
'Lothario' of social work gets 3-year sentence (Kitchener - Waterloo Record)
KITCHENER (Nov 22, 2008) -- A former Kitchener social worker who seduced one vulnerable patient and attacked another was sentenced yesterday to the equivalent of three years in prison.
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11/22/2008
How to imbibe when kids are around (Boston Herald)
If you're planning on having a few cocktails at family gatherings this holiday season, experts say you should keep in mind that children may be watching. "The...
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| Armenian Medical Network - Information about common sleep disorders of childhood and how they affect families.AtHealth.com - Teenagers and Mental Health - Articles on adolescent mental health, covering topics including depression, suicide, youth violence, substance abuse, and sexuality.Camp MakeBelieve - Professional and parent resources for managing child behavioral problems and teaching self-confidence and self-esteem to kids. Additional materials offered for sale; also conducts camps and offers counseling in Las Vegas, Nevada.Child and Adolescent Psychiatry On-Line - Online journal maintained by Priory Lodge Education, Ltd. Includes articles and research reports on varied topics.Child Mental Health - Addresses mental disorders, behavioral disorders, child abuse, trauma, disaster and advocacy issues. Provides information including original articles and research results. Serves the needs of children, families, and professionals.Children's Mental Health Ontario - Information on promoting environments that support positive mental health and quality children's mental health services in Ontario, Canada.DrAmy.net - Information for parents, teenagers, children and professionals on subjects relating to child and adolescent psychology, school violence, and divorce.Itsallright.org - Diaries of four fictional teenagers touched by mental illness. Factsheets, helpline, and information on mental illness including schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders.Mental Health Risk Factors for Adolescents - Links to websites and articles covering adolescent mental health issues.Mental Health Services for Children Who Witness Domestic Violence - Information, resources, and treatment for children who witness domestic violence.Pediatric Behavioral Health Resources - Information and resources on behavior, mental health, and behavioral disorders in young children.Project Resilience - Information resources, workshops, and products on building resilience in children and teens. Includes several publications on this strength-based approach to education, prevention and treatment of mental illness.Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health - Includes information on children's mental health including a blueprint for addressing children's mental health needs in the United States.SAMSHA Center for Mental Health Services Child, Adolescent and Family Branch - Outlines and provides links to US government mental health programs and resources for children and youth.Schoolpsychiatry.org - School Psychiatry Program, Massachusetts General Hospital - Includes information about recognizing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions in young people and making appropriate accommodations at school and at home. For parents, educators, and clinicians.Teenage Mental Health - Resources related to teenagers and mental health.Yale Program on International Child Mental Health - This program's goal is to improve understanding of cross-cultural aspects of child mental health and developmental psychopathology. Learn about current projects and research, training programs and events.
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