Extractions: Addiction Medicine Community Psychiatry Early Psychosis Intervention Programme Forensic Psychiatry ... Rehab Psychiatry The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DCAP) provides psychological and psychiatric services for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. The vast majority of children and adolescents seen by the department do not suffer from mental illness. Most have emotional and behavioural problems that need professional help. The department runs a Child Guidance Clinic located at the Health Promotion Board and at Clinic B, IMH. There is also a Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit at IMH/WH for inpatients. Problems Seen We provide assessment and treatment for the following: Behavioural problems e.g. lying, stealing, aggressiveness, destructiveness, disobedience, overactivity Emotional problems e.g. depression, school refusal, fears Adjustment reactions e.g. school related problems, grief Development disorders e.g. speech and language delays, autism, learning difficulties, bedwetting and soiling Mental retardation Psychosomatic disorders Bizarre and abnormal behaviours Relationship (including parent-child, sibling and marital) problems
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE The department runs a Child guidance Clinic (CGC) located at Health problem egdepression, school refusal, fears; Adjustment reactions eg school related http://www.imh.com.sg/our_services/child_guidance.htm
Extractions: and educational services for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. The vast majority of children and adolescents seen by the department do not suffer from mental illness. Most have emotional and behavioural problem that needs professional help. The department runs a Child Guidance Clinic (CGC) located at Health Promotion Board and at Clinic B, IMH. There is also a Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit at IMH/WH for inpatients. In addition, it runs the Children's One-Stop Psycho-Educational Services (COPES) at CGC. Problem Seen We provide assessment and treatment for the following: Behavioural problems e.g. lying, stealing, aggressiveness, destructiveness, disobedience, overactivity Learning disabilities Emotional problem e.g. depression, school refusal, fears Adjustment reactions e.g. school related problem, grief
Depression Students exhibiting symptoms of depression should be referred to the schoolguidance counselor or social worker (perhaps via a referral to the schoolbased http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/eres/EDSPC715_MCINTYRE/Depression.html
Extractions: CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION Depression is a complicated highly condition. As it is experienced by children, is even more complex. This page is designed to provide an initial overview on the topic and offer some strategies for teachers to consider utilizing. You are encouraged to seek out more comprehensive and precise information on this topic. Resources are provided at the end of this page, and there are other excellent books, articles, and internet-based sources that will increase your knowledge and skill base. What is Depression? Depression is defined as a mood disturbance, a disorder of feelings and emotions that can range from mild to severe in intensity. Quite wide spread, it is often referred to as being the "common cold of mental disorders". Depression is believed to be a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. Some scientists believe that an imbalance happens first, causing the depression. Some believe that emotional stress may bring on the chemical changes that result in the characteristics of depression. Others see an destructive interactive influence of brain chemistry and one's environmental experiences on each other. Whatever the sequence of events, when a person is experiencing depression, certain chemical substances that transmit electrical impulses in the brain are too low in certain key parts of the brain. Typically, depression is experienced as feelings of sadness, disappointment, or loneliness that can lead to withdrawal from people and lessened enjoyment of life. Often, bodily discomforts such as aches and pains are present too.
School Counselor Web Library Information compiled by Martha Wiseman, guidance counselor, to assist guidancecounselors and high school students with planning the future and other http://www.port-clinton.k12.oh.us/GUIDE/Web_libr.htm
Extractions: Ohio Career Development Program provides educational information to all K-12 schools. Includes Individualized Career Plan, Career Passport, Classroom Support Materials for K-5, Middle School, and High School, OCIS, and Parent Materials. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN Consortium for Policy Research in Education
Expert Advice: Eileen S. Marzola, Ed.D. How do we tell if she is depressed or if it is just teenage girl emotions? Go to your school guidance counselor for a referral, or try the Learning http://www.familyeducation.com/experts/advice/0,1183,23-28426,00.html
Extractions: Q. My 14-year-old has LD and no self-esteem. We think she may be depressed. She doesn't have a lot of close friends and says she has no one to do things with. She is very active in sports through school and other kids talk to her, but outside of school she is not socially active. How do we help her with these things? How do we tell if she is depressed or if it is just teenage girl emotions? A. It would be worthwhile for you to take your daughter for a consult with a psychologist or other mental health worker who is very experienced dealing with adolescents with learning disabilities. Go to your school guidance counselor for a referral, or try the Learning Disabilities Association of America at 1-888-300-6710 to see if there is a branch of this parent advocacy group in your community. Many children with learning disabilities experience other social/emotional problems. Signs of depression in adolescents should not be ignored. Read Betty Osman's book, Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide to Living and Learning Together . She has two particularly pertinent chapters dealing with social and emotional issues of children with LD. Please note: This "Expert Advice" area of FamilyEducation.com should be used for general information purposes only. Advice given here is not intended to provide a basis for action in particular circumstances without consideration by a competent professional. Before using this Expert Advice area, please review our
Depression Common Symptoms of depression Harvard Resources Outside Resources Mental health care is offered at the Holyoke Center, Business school, Law school, http://huhs.harvard.edu/HealthInformation/CWHCWellnessInformationDepression.htm
Extractions: Quick Links Phone Numbers Hours of Operation Emergency/Crisis Medical Forms Helpful Information and Resources for Depression Common Symptoms of Depression Harvard Resources Outside Resources Depression is... an illness which can affect your self-esteem, as well as your functioning at school, at work, or with your relationships. Depression is common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depressive disorders affect approximately 19 million Americans. Depression is an illness of the brain. As a result, depression is not a state someone can just snap out of. Treatment is recommended to lessen both the intensity and the length of the illness. Common Symptoms of Depression Causes The current thinking is that genetics, environmental factors, and neurochemical changes in the brain contribute to the development of depression. Depression can result from loss, disappointment, and a change in ones life, sometimes even positive change, such as a job promotion, or childbirth. Medical illness may contribute to depression and drug and alcohol abuse may occur concurrently with depression. At times, no exact reason can be identified, but a family history of depression may be present. It is not uncommon for a person to have both depressive and anxiety symptoms at the same time.
Childhood Depression, Information For Parents If you are concerned, be sure to seek professional guidance. Remember, childhooddepression is a treatable condition. Back to top http://www.childguidancect.org/Childhood_Depression/childhood_depression.htm
Extractions: Depression in children is quite common. This section will help parents understand, identify, and deal with the problem of depression in their children. What is depression? Depression is an unhappy mood that affects our daily functioning. When depression is too severe or lasts too long it can be considered an illness. Left untreated, depression can take the joy out of life, and even remove the desire to live. Everyone experiences minor upsets, but this does not mean that everyone is depressed. To have a true depression the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Please understand that the following material relates to symptoms that have been present for this amount of time. Back to top How common is depression?
Suicide And The Schools How school staff can identify and intervene to prevent suicidal behavior. Suicidal behaviors are often associated with depression. http://www.ncpamd.com/Suicide.htm
Extractions: Suicide in Youth Carol Watkins, MD According to the Surgeon General, a youth commits suicide every two hours in our country. In 1997, more adolescents died from suicide than AIDS, cancer, heart disease, birth defects and lung disease. Suicide claims more adolescents than any disease or natural cause. Adolescents now commit suicide at a higher rate than the national average of all ages. The rate of adolescent suicide in adolescent males has tripled between 1960 and 1980. Suicide rates for adolescent females have increased between two to three fold. There have been striking increases in suicidal behaviors among African American males, Native American males and children under 14. Much of the increase can be accounted for by deaths due to guns.
Dr. James Dorman - Home toschool guidance counselors or social workers, family physicians, ministers, Reassure the person that depression is a recognized medical illness, http://www.stchas.edu/faculty/jdorman/depression.html
Extractions: (Three or more "Yes" answers indicates the existence of depression) Warning Signs Of Depression Help a troubled teen recognize if he or she has the warning signs of depression. Encourage the person to talk to you about what is bothering him/her. Listen as a friend, without judging or belittling. Reassure the person that he/she has someone he/she can turn toschool guidance counselors or social workers, family physicians, ministers, trusted teachers, hotlines, and crisis centers. Avoid criticizing or blaming the individual. Reassure the person that depression is a recognized medical illness, not a personal weakness, and treatment helps most people (80%) who receive it.
School Public Health Nurse For information about when the Public Health Nurse visits your school click on the She holds her clinic on Mondays from 130pm300pm in the guidance http://www.trippin.co.nz/nurse.html
Extractions: Public Health Nurses (PHNs) are employed by the hospital and provide health services to the high schools in Taranaki. They have weekly health clinics at each school. You can see the PHN about any health problems or concerns. The sort of stuff they deal with includes physical, emotional, sexual, and social problems. The PHN will listen, provide information, give help and advice. They can make suggestions about other people who can assist you if they are unable to. They provide a confidential service, so they won't tell anybody else about the things you say (unless they are worried about your safety or you say it's ok). For information about when the Public Health Nurse visits your school click on the name of the school that you go to. The Public Health Nurse who visits Francis Douglas is Rose Taylor. Her clinics are held every Friday at lunchtime in the sick bay area. You can get to see young Rose by making an appointment at the school office, showing up at the sick bay on Friday, or calling Rose on (06) 753 7790 ex 8772 and leaving her a message to say that you want to see her. She will call you back with a time. Sandi French is the Public Health Nurse who visits Hawera High. She holds her clinic on Mondays from 9:30am-1:30pm at the Health Clinic room in the Administration Block. If you want to see her you can do one of the following:
Guides For Teenagers With Depression Or Bipolar Disorder As a teenager, you know that these school years can be complicated and demanding . depression affects people of all ages but is less common for teenagers http://www.lorenbennett.org/youthguide.htm
Extractions: http:// this page Click here to break from frames BIPOLAR DISORDER; complete DIGEST of information affective disorders faqtoids Book Store site index Medication Index search this site ... Recommend this site 95 engine search the web Recommend this site A Guide for Teenagers By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration US NIH A Guide for Young People , by SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Depression: Define It. Defeat It. WHAT TO DO WHEN A FRIEND IS DEPRESSED A Guide for Teenagers By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration As a teenager, you know that these school years can be complicated and demanding. Deep down, you are not quite sure of who you are, what you want to be, or whether the choices you make from day to day are the best decisions. Sometimes the many changes and pressures you are facing threaten to overwhelm you. So it isn't surprising that from time to time you or one of your friends feels "down" or discouraged.
Education Service Center Region XV - San Angelo, Texas school counseling programs promote school success through a focus on academic guidance resources to assist students in planning for the future. http://www.netxv.net/pm-view.php?page=122
Insight Pros Resource Directory - Teen Depression Free guidance, information and advice Military Schools for Troubled Teendepression. Troubled Teens depression. Treatment options. Free guidance. http://www.insightpros.com/teendepression.html
NCGE : National Centre For Guidance In Education depression. 1.3.2. Updated. Eating Disorders The Use of Cognitive Therapy inGuidance in Second Level Schools. 1.4.31. Updated http://www.ncge.ie/resources_handbooks_guidance.htm
Extractions: This program is designed to meet the needs of a local, national and international audience of adults wishing to enter the School Guidance field. The program operates on a cohort model whereby all participants complete the same program of study over a two-year period. Clinical courses are taught during the first summer and all participants must be present on campus for the months of July and August. (Housing information will be provided by the program upon request). The British Council USA actively promotes UK education and training through our online office in Washington, DC (our office is not open to the public). On our website you will find all the information you need to expand your horizons by studying abroad. Order university application forms, information leaflets, and popular guides to living in the UK. Learn what universities are best for your interests and what financial aid is available. Apply for the Marshall Scholarship - a major scholarship program designed to bring American graduate students to the UK. Through our work in arts, science, technology and education, we endeavor to promote an image of the UK that is up to date, vibrant, in the vanguard of new thinking and fully representative of our geographic and cultural diversity.
Extractions: The programme will allow teachers to: Be able to enhance their versatile role as teachers; to look after both the pupils' intellectual and psychosocial needs. These needs are interrelated, for example, poor academic performance is related to low self-esteem. Stress may lead to further emotional problems such as anxiety and depression that will in turn affect study. Be equipped with knowledge and skills in guidance and counselling so that they are able to help pupils manage personal problems such as ADHD, delinquency, conduct disorders.
Michael Pritchard Videos - The Power Of Choice Youth guidance / Character education video series aimed at empowering teenagersto make good choices. High school guidance Video Series http://www.livewiremedia.com/poc.html
Extractions: In this program comedian/teen counselor Michael Pritchard visits high schools in San Francisco, Denver, New York City, and Biloxi, Mississippi to show young people how to be V.I.P.'s -to use Vision, Initiative, and Perspective as tools for making good choices. Among the many topics they discuss are peer pressure, self esteem, parent relations, teen pregnancy, and drug and alcohol use.
Research Highlights At The University Of Virginia School Of Nursing When associate professor Emily Hauenstein talks about depression, Severaldoctoral and masters students in the school of Nursing are actively involved http://www.nursing.virginia.edu/highlights/depression.html
Extractions: When associate professor Emily Hauenstein talks about depression, she is not talking about the blues. She is referring to major depressive disorder (MDD), a recurrent, incapacitating illness characterized by debilitating changes in sleep patterns, appetite, mood, and memory lasting at least two weeks. It is a disease that particularly singles out women. Hauenstein was struck by the prevalence of MDD among rural women of childbearing age while working with chronically ill children at U.Va. during the 1980s. "Sick kids are a serious drain on maternal resources, and a great many of the moms were depressed," she recalls. Poverty and rural life in all its manifestationslack of health insurance, transportation, and child careconspired to prevent these women from taking advantage of the mental health services they needed. Hauenstein noted that when these women sought health care at all, they tended to use primary care settings. Accordingly, when she applied for a research demonstration grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, she made the rural community health centerand not the large regional hospitalthe point of entry for women needing treatment for MDD.
Arts Program Provides Services, Guidance To HIV/AIDS Patients Arts program provides services, guidance to HIV/AIDS patients Julia Kellman,with appointments in the school of Art and Design and the College of http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/05/0726art.html
Extractions: Click photo to enlarge Photo by Kwame Ross Julia Kellman, with appointments in the School of Art and Design and the College of Medicine, offers "expressive-arts" classes for HIV/AIDS patients at Carle Hospital in Urbana. She encourages her students to express themselves in whatever way they need. "It's about making meaning out of meaninglessness," she said.
Extractions: Home College Members Publications ... Printable Version Introduction careers in psychiatry A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, who specialises in the care and treatment of people with mental health problems and can prescribe drugs. Research suggests that one person in four will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year . This kind of illness is extremely common, and ranks alongside heart problems and cancer as one of the nation's biggest health problems. There are numerous kinds of mental illness including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, anxieties, phobias, and drug and alcohol abuse. 1. The Mental Health Foundation - data derived from Goldberg, D. an Huxley, P. "Mental Illness in the Community". 1980. Also Goldberg, D "Filters to Care" in "Indictors for Mental Health in the Population". Jenkins, R. and Griffiths, S. (ed.) The Stationery Office 1991 Would you make a good psychiatrist?
