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“Off Label” Medication Use: What does this mean? (Part I)
Posted on 22/01/2009 | 1 Comments
Recently, there has been a plethora of media reports about the “off label” use of medicines for the treatment of child and adolescent mental illnesses. Invariably these reports note that such use is inappropriate if not downright dangerous and often counsel parents, patients and others to refrain from using medications prescribed “off label”.
Dreaming of Mental Health Parity
Posted on 21/01/2009 | 0 Comments
Came across this effusive post entitled "I, Too, Have a Dream" by Therese J. Borchard whose blog Beyond Blue is one of the top blogs about Depression.
Teens Taking Responsibility: Ways for Teens To have Successful Lives
Posted on 19/01/2009 | 0 Comments
Thought this article about Mark Hansen and his philosophy for teen success was worth sharing
Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award
Posted on 16/01/2009 | 0 Comments
Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award The Jerry Greenspan Student Voice of Mental Health Award was established to honor a student who is reducing stigma around mental illness, raising awareness of mental health problems on campus, or encouraging help-seeking among his or her peers.
Awards Honor Outstanding Cutting-Edge Health Care Books In 15 Categories
Posted on 14/01/2009 | 0 Comments
The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) recognized the best nursing and healthcare publications of 2008 with an announcement today of its Book of the Year Award recipients
Why Teens Need Their Sleep
Posted on 06/01/2009 | 2 Comments
Holidays for teens usually mean one thing ... lots and lots of SLEEP!! But why the heck are teens so tired all the time?
Holiday Suicide Myth Debunked
Posted on 18/12/2008 | 1 Comments
One of the goals of this blog is to provide evidence-based information about adolescent mental health. Scientific evidence helps us confirm truths and debunk myths. A recent BBC article looked at some Christmas myths debunked by the British Medical Journal. One of the myths the BMJ busted is the belief that suicides are more common during the holiday season and winter months.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Review: Why Understanding First Onset is Important
Posted on 15/12/2008 | 0 Comments
The report, which contains 20 recommendations for Government, sets out a clear vision for how we can all take responsibility for promoting children’s psychological well-being and mental health and how we can best achieve a step change in the quality and consistency of services at all levels.
Myths about Mental Illness
Posted on 10/12/2008 | 0 Comments
In the past decade we've come a long way in understanding mental illness, but we still have far to go. Dispelling myths about mental illness is one important step. Stigma about mental illness is still largely present in our social structures and institutions – including our health, social services, education and justice sectors.
Why Youth Mental Health Is So Important
Posted on 08/12/2008 | 0 Comments
A couple of months ago I was asked to do a webcast editorial for The Medscape Journal of Medicine. It went online today. Check it out (FYI - you'll need a password to access the journal).
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Thanks to sites like these, there seems to be a greater awareness of teen mental issues. When I grew up the subject was almost taboo, and parents barely acknowledging their children having these problems. I am glad that this issue is in the open where young people can discuss their conditions freely.
By James Beglin on August 05th
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