Current Mental Health News Today
Mental health advocacy group is calling it quits
The financially troubled Mental Health Association of North Carolina is shutting down. A brief statement released Friday by the organizations interim executive director, Christie Foppiano, confirmed that MHA is insolvent and shutting its doors.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:56:47 -0700
Mental health patients locked in police cells
PATIENTS with serious mental health issues are being locked up in police cells awaiting expert assessment instead of Wodonga hospital.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:24:19 -0700
Mental health spending 'simply not enough'
Mental health expert and Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry is leading calls for the Federal Government to commit more money to the country's mental health system.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:25:25 -0700
Mental health simulation lab
THE Institute of Mental Health (IMH) will set up a simulation laboratory which will use virtual scenarios to teach mental healthcare professionals how to handle mentally ill patients. Previously, only theoretical lessons were provided.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:14:24 -0700
Mental health center reports on annual meeting
West Iowa Community Mental Health Center conducted its 39th annual meeting in July to update the public on activities during the last year.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:04:09 -0700
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