RAISING AWARENESS ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
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- October 10 is World Mental Health DayRaising awareness and combatting the stigma of mental illness.
- Raising Awareness: The Little Known Disease of LUPUSWhile some experience only minor symptoms of lupus, others will eventually be killed by the disease.
- From "That Guy" to "The Guy" in HollywoodFred Stoller has always been "that guy." After countless auditions and guest starring roles, Fred wrote and starred in his own movie, carving out an actual name for himself, and losing the label of 'that guy."
Aid the Nations: Volunteer Abroad Without Leaving HomeAn overview of Aid the Nations, a non-profit organization that helps children in Uganada, and how you can get involved with their cause. Also talks about internship opportunities.
Working Definitions of U.S. Poverty, Poor and Homeless PopulationsPoverty can be divided among different groups. Each one needs different services. This article looks at some groups to help agencies develop services to the poor, working poor or those in poverty.
Child Centered Divorce Seminars Feature Author of Stop Fighting Over the KidsThe third annual National Child-Centered Divorce Month, celebrated each July by parents, the mental health community, and legal professionals, will be launched this year with a series of complimentary teleseminars open to all.- Celebrity Journalism And American CultureThis paper discusses the tendency of 21st century American media to provide excessive coverage of celebrity lives to the people, resulting in a possibly more ignorant society that strives to be the richest and the thinnest.
Five Reasons to Sleep with Your Head RaisedThe position you sleep in can have a tremendous effect on your health. Sleeping with your head propped up on pillows or your bed raised can help with a wealth of conditions.- Book Interview: Married to the EnemyIn our society men and women are raised according to their gender, which while that may seem okay it can have a negative impact on the martial relationship a couple has with one another.
- How to Get Your Child Out of a GangWould you like to get your child out of a gang but are unsure on how to go about in doing it?
- Teenagers: Can't Live Without Them?Our foster care has an overwhelming number of teenagers. However, there special needs are not easily addressed by the current foster care system. This article explores some of the issues related to teens and foster care.
Interview: Inmate Darrell Jones Speaks Out Against Massachusetts Prisons"Isn't it odd that there are men here who once would kill a man for stepping on their sneakers, or for eyeing them the wrong way at a club, now suddenly won't even whisper about someone having a foot on their neck? Think about that!"- Women, Pregnancy & Drug AbuseA comprehensive report on the issues women and those that are pregnant face when also addicted to drugs. It looks also at their limited options and how they are criminalized instead of rehabilitated.
Denver 8 TV Programming Schedule: Award-Winning, City-Produced ProgrammingDenver 8 Television is much more than watching the Mayor and City Council meet. It's professionally produced broadcast and Internet programs on Denver's current issues, history, and future, and it keeps residents up to date and informed.
The Adoption of Special Needs ChildrenThe purpose of this article is to raise awareness and let others know the joy these special parents feel because of the special children in their lives. It is to offer information which will help people who wish to adopt special needs children.- Finding Information Online About Fetal Alcohol SyndromeFetal Alcohol Syndrome, commonly referred to as FAS, affects approximately 1 in 750 infants born in the U.S. each year. For those interested in finding out more about FAS, there are several great resources available on the world wide web:
Hunger in the United StatesAn in depth look at Hunger in the United States. A Mind-blowing number of men, women & children are going hungry everyday, don't look away. Read this.- Blindsided: Navigating a Post-Cancer LifeDepression and anxiety in the aftermath of cancer.
Top 10 Conflict Prevention Tips for Moms with Teenage DaughtersConflict arises in even the best mothers and daughter relationships. But, you can strengthen the mother-daughter bond. T- What is Pedophilia?This article discusses the definition, causes and treatments of pedophilia.
Mel Gibson Sentenced to 16-hour Community Service for Ex-Wife's CharityMel Gibson pleads 'no contest' in the case of spousal battery against Oksana Grigorieva and gets 16 hours of community service with his ex-wife's charity, Mending Kids International.- Self-Harm: The RealityThis research paper briefly explores self-injury and the causes behind it. In addition, it discusses the characteristics of a person who self-injures and how to help. Also includes to interviews.
Ella Brown of WFP Talks About Keeping Haiti and Global Hunger in the NewsElla Brown started an internship at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) office in Washington DC during January. Almost as as soon as her new job got started the massive earthquake struck in Haiti.- Delirium in the Critically IllMany suggestions have been made for the prevention and treatment of delirium but little comprehensive review of research has been done.
Thesis: Little Adventures: A 2D LAN Based Game for Preschoolers (a Tool for Improvement of Social Skills)This research paper by Deerlittle is a research proposal to create a computer game promoting social skill to preschoolers.
The Need for Environmental EducationNature's resources are being exhausted at an unhealthy rate. In order to solve the environmental crisis, an education plan must be set up for our children.- The Truth About Violence and VideogamesA term paper I wrote researching the links between violent content in video games and real-world aggression and violent action. The conclusion; nothing conclusive.
- Simple User's Guide to ErgonomicsSimple user's guide to ergonomics shows easy steps to a pain-free workplace.
- Ten Essential Supplements for Natural Stroke RecoveryDetailed explanations of ten essential vitamins, herbs, and compounds necessary for recovering from a stroke.
- 5 Things Every Parent Should Know About AutismParents say it is the most devastating day of their lives - the day their child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Unfortunately many parents are completely shocked at the diagnosis because they don't know what autism is, or how to recognize it.
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