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Beit David Highland Lakes Shul will host Ms. Irene Slochowski, author of And I Didn't Give Up, on March 5th at 7:30 pm. Ms Slochowski will address the audience and sign books.

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire expands programs and capacity due to growing needs across the region.

Closing the Chasm is a collection of letters written to Dr. Diven’s eldest son, Matt, that each portray an event or events or a discussion of events.

The Mental Health Publisher hosts an all-day seminar on living with mental illness Jason Pegler, CEO of Chipmunkapublishing, a publishing house dedicated to mental health literature, has recently announced the launch of a special day-long seminar.

A brutally honest memoir of a mother's struggle through child abuse, addiction, reconciliation and recovery.

Rocky Smith announces formation of Rocky Smith Ministries following the tragic events of November 20, 2011 that took the life of both his sons in a tragic alleged multiple murder/suicide.

New Android Market calendar app and book of short stories. Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur - Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLC

Do patients know the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? New book, Beyond the Walls, explores the world of the psychotic patient and the many changes in treatment programs over the past 20 years.

An estimated 15 to 20 percent of prisoners need mental health services. Unfortunately many don’t get them.

Violence by the mentally ill is quite rare, and it is usually preceded by warning signs of strange behavior or thoughts. When violence is associated with a mental illness, it is often treatable, and the violence then becomes preventable.

About 4% of the population will develop a psychotic mental illness during the course of their lives. Many go undiagnosed and untreated for remediable reasons.

Endangered Children: Homicide, and Other Crimes, Second Edition focuses on the myriad threats facing children and provides insight into possible solutions.

In her second novel, Poughkeepsie, Maryland-based author, Debra Anastasia creates a world of hope and compassion, that celebrates the power of true love, all set on the backdrop of the Poughkeepsie train station.

Fictional memoir of a 32-year-old wife and mother who grew up with two schizophrenic parents. The novel explores how both nature and nurture shapes a person's life.

Dr. Zachar brings with her more than 15 years of specialized behavior health experience.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated autobiography from West Hills, CA, author Rita Keeley Brown.

Founder and CEO of Chipmunka Publishing, Jason Pegler's first book 'A Can of Madness'

Rose Hill Center selected to participate in the Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge. In addition to receiving a matching gift, the psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation facility will participate in an online voting challenge for more funds.

Rose Hill Center, a Joint Commission accredited residential psychiatric rehabilitation facility for adults with a primary diagnosis of serious mental illness, has named Wayne County Chief Financial Officer Carla Sledge to its Board of Directors.

I have been a service user of the mental health system for the past 25 years. I have written a short guide to recovery. I would like to have my story and the guide be featured in the media for World Mental Health Day on October 10.

My Schizophrenic Life: The Road to Recovery From Mental Illness is described as an illuminating portrayal in the current issue of the NAMI Advocate. The review also says the book is a gripping story that will capture any reader.

Former Dallas Cowboy and Heisman Trophy recipient to make appearances at local schools and military base.

An unconventionally beautiful escaped mental patient with a backpack full of unsent letters and a death wish discovers something worth living for in Amanda Grieme’s Dear Prudence.

White House Reverses Longstanding Policy and Acknowledges Soldiers Who Have Died By Suicide with Condolence Letters

The two highly acclaimed books, After Her Bra\in Broke and My Schizophrenic Life, will be available at the convention bookstore. In addition, Susan Inman (After Her Brain Broke) will be autographing copies on July 9 at 11:45.

Johnny Butter's American Narcissism seeks to engage the public in mental health and illness discussion. Creator of Johnny Butter's American Narcissism, Nicholas Bernard Hansen is spending 40 days on his city block in Uptown Minneapolis to advocate.

In accordance with Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada (May1-7,Canadian Mental Health) Cool Family Solutions will host a conference call for families struggling with mental illness.

Keep Sound Minds position on Federal and State Cuts to Medicaid and Human Services

The Center hires a locally noteworthy Vice President of Community Outreach, who promises to expand the organization's value to mental health professionals and the community-at-large.

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An unconventionally beautiful escaped mental patient with a backpack full of unsent letters and a death wish discovers something worth living for in Amanda Grieme’s Dear Prudence.

My Hindsight as Your Foresight. For Informed, Better Choices And Less Mistakes To Protect From And Prevent Emotional Damage

Combating bullying starts with adults according to Dr. Nishendu Vasavada with University Behavioral Health of Denton. Adults must establish acceptable behavior for children and intervene when they suspect a child is being bullied.

On KKZZ radio in California, author John Paul Godges credited his sister, who has struggled with paranoid schizophrenia for more than 40 years, as being “the single most important reason why we have remained united and indivisible as a family.”

Latest research by the world’s first webcam based therapy service has discovered that 52% of employers don’t view depression as a viable reason to have time off work

The holistic therapy responsible for the successful 2006 project that stopped of juvenile crime recidivism rates in Texas is still going strong. In fact, they are now a recognized non-profit agency.

The humble family memoir by John Paul Godges has sold twice as well as the memoir by former U.S. President George W. Bush and nearly as well as the memoir by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards at Village Books in Pacific Palisades, California.

Dallas/Fort Worth Psychiatric hospital, UBH Denton, partners with charter school to ensure school-age patients receive quality education while receiving inpatient mental health care.

Looks can be deceiving: Many illnesses are apparent to others, but mental illness is usually invisible.

Afsp is holding its annual Out of the Darkness fundraising walk in San Francisco this Sunday 9/26.

Dr. Nishendu Vasavada a leading psychiatrist will teach woman how to take charge of their mental health at the Power of a Healthy Woman conference Saturday, September 25, at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.

On September 26th , 2010 at Lake Merced in San Francisco at 9:00 am, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will host an Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

Herschel Walker is leading a nationwide initiative to erase the stigma associated with mental illness. Through his partnership with University Behavioral Health, Walker will become mental health advocate and spokesperson.

Last Friday, Places for People (PfP) received key funding from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) that will help develop much-needed supported housing for people with severe and persistent mental illness in St. Louis, Mo.

Author Emma Pierce reveals how a group of mentally ill adults helped heal each other without the help of psychiatrists or medicine in her new book, Voice of the Witness.

Psychiatrist Peter Breggin, MD, known as “the Conscience of Psychiatry,” has formed a new reform organization and conference focusing on better alternatives to biopsychiatric treatments.

Leading mental health experts speak about challenges people living with BPD face

Kick Off is a specialised mental health program & service that targets the needs of those involved in the game of Rugby League. Its focus is on assessment, early identification and intervention, education and ongoing support.

When it comes down to it, everyone is responsible for one’s own life. In this powerful new book about one woman’s struggle to rise up after mental illness and serious health problems, her personal battle is all the more stunning.

PBS will air documentary as part of Mother’s Day Line-up