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Addressing a Risky Business: The Interplay Between Medical and Psychiatric Disorders
Prior to the last decade, the interface between medical and psychiatric disorders was largely discussed as medical conditions that are risk factors for behavioral problems. More recently, however, we are focusing on the ways in which psychiatric conditions are risk factors for medical (physical)...
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Exploring Creative Approaches to Improve Health and Wellness
It is widely recognized that a strong connection between physical health and mental health exists. But where do we go from here? What creative approaches can health care providers explore for improving general health and mental wellness to enhance recovery? With a growing shift toward...
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Fountain House Members Improve Mind and Body
Several years ago Fountain House, the originator of the Clubhouse model of psychiatric rehabilitation, witnessed the statistical rise in morbidity that affects those living with mental illness within our own consumer ranks. We suffered loses to a degree that we could not overlook. After two years...
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From the Publisher – The Mental Health Repercussions of the Current Economy and the Interrelationship Between Physical and Mental Health
This issue of Mental Health News explores the interrelationship between physical and mental health. For treatment professionals and service providers, this theme brings forth the knowledge that people with mental illness suffer from the ills of poor physical health to a much greater degree than the...
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Guardianships for Incapacitated Persons and The Limitations on a Guardian’s Ability to Consent to or Refuse Psychiatric Treatment
Many times, people lose the capacity to make personal and financial decisions on their own behalf. Often times this occurs as a result of declining mental faculties, such as when the person reaches an advanced age, suffers from mental illness, or experiences traumatic or unexpected injury....
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MHN Fall 2008 Issue
"The Interrelationship Between Physical and Mental Health” Articles in This...
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MHN Summer 2009 Issue
"Recovery and the Consumer Movement” Articles in This...
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MHN Summer 2008 Issue
"Employment for People with Mental...
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MHN Spring 2008 Issue
"Housing for People with Mental...
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MHN Winter 2008 Issue
"Understanding and Finding Family Mental Health...
