MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Mental health disorders can be like a ticking time bomb and unfortunately these days sometimes in the news we hear of people that for one reason or the other lost control of their conditions.

Mental health care is very expensive, preventing people from getting the help they need. Low cost help may be available, but takes investigation.

A discussion of how to find free, or low cost, mental health care.

This article offers resources for obtaining affordable mental health care.

Psychiatric Advance Directives, PAD, are important to the care of those with progressive mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

What to look for in a Mental Health Care Provider.

This article gives an overview on the 2008 study by Shah on the suicide rate in the elderly in relation to mental health care.

A review of Mental Health Care coverage under the Affordable Health Care law.

The peer support model in mental health care has become increasingly popular with the advent of alcoholics anonymous, support groups, and consumer advocacy groups. Here's what peer support is and who it can help.

There are a number of mental health insurance plans you can consider for yourself or a loved one. Here is a guide to the best mental health insurance options you have to maintain your mental health.

"The voices of these more than 3,400 individuals from all 50 states clearly proclaim that their lives have been shattered by the shambled policies and programs that constitute the mental health system of America" (Shattered Lives: Results of TRIAD's First Report).

A brief overview of the history of mental illness.

Certain mental health services and individuals were recognized at the Lilly Reintegration Awards for their innovative services in supporting people with mental illness.

If your child has been diagnosed with Williams-Beuren syndrome, it is important to understand what mental health complications will arise and what treatment you can expect will be needed.

Finding the right therapist and working out the payment requires an understanding of what kind of providers you need and using the insurance you have wisely.

With a 15% unemployment rate and one-in-five of our brothers, sisters, friends and family living in poverty, the need for mental health services is greater than ever. But, we are loosing talented mental health professions.

Without health insurance, the task of finding free or low-cost mental health care is often an uphill battle. Here are some sources that can help.

Check out this article that gives all the information needed to become a mental health counselor. Basic job duties, educational requirements, and how to get licensed as a mental health counselor.

President Obama is moving at a very fast speed to address all the issues he promised during his campaign while meeting the obligations of our faltering economy. Health care reform is one top priority. Here are my thoughts.

This article explains what you need to know before you "help" the mentally ill.

An expose of the indigent mental health delivery system in this country in the hope to raise public consciousness of this important topic.

In the United States, thousands of individuals are incarcerated and not receiving appropriate health care.