Daily Archives: August 22, 2016

Debt Linked to Mental Health Problems

People in debt are three times more likely to have a mental health problem than those not in debt, according to new research led by the University of Southamptom. With levels of debt increasing in the recent years, in light … Continue reading

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Physical Ailments Take Toll on Mental Health

People with severe or chronic illness have much higher odds of needing psychiatric care. TUESDAY, July 24, 2012 (HealthDay News) — People with physical health problemsranging from back pain to cancer are three times more likely to seek mental health … Continue reading

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OIG: Mental Health Centers Need Scrutiny

Inspector general wants more regulation for flawed centers. WASHINGTON — WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2012 (MedPage Today) — Most community mental health centers employ at least one questionable billing practice, a government report has found. More than half of community mental … Continue reading

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Safeguarding Your Mental Health

Depression and other mental health problems are common in men, but men often don’t receive proper diagnosis and treatment. Mental health in men is a serious issue. An estimated six million men in the United States suffer from depression, according … Continue reading

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Mental Health Disabilities in U.S. on the Rise

Findings reflect need for improved psychological services, researcher says. TUESDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans who say they suffer from mental health disabilities has jumped significantly over the past decade, a new study shows. Researchers from … Continue reading

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