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A Los Angeles Times article reports that some pediatric health experts are pushing for a new diagnosis to explain severe irritability and emotional outbursts exhibited by some children: “disruptive mood dysregulation disorder,” or DMDD.
Read more: Possible Diagnosis for Mental Health Disorders in Children…
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According to a recent article on the CBC News website, restraints are used on one in four people in Ontario mental health wards.
The restraints being used include straps, sedative drugs, and other methods.
Read more: Restraints Used on One in Four Psychiatric Patients…
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The Jack Ryan Residence, the Bowery Residents’ Committee’s new 200-bed facility for homeless individuals with mental health issues and chemical dependency in New York City, has trained its staff in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program, according to an article in Chelsea Now.
Read more: New Residence Center Staff Trained in CPI Programs…
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Read the latest addition to the Dementia Care Specialists Article Library, “Treating Psychotic Symptoms in Persons With Dementia.” The article discusses how a focus on behavior and communication can be used to lessen agitation in patients with dementia, rather than antipsychotic medications.
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Students in Yankton, SD had the opportunity to attend a summer class designed to expose them to careers in the mental health field.
School officials organized the course for students since the local schools don’t offer anything similar in the regular curriculum. Community professionals came in to provide students with hands-on learning experiences.
Read more: Mental Health Classes for Students Interested in Related Careers…
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Members of Congress staff recently received mental illness training during a workshop at Capitol Hill.
The training taught crisis de-escalation techniques as well as how to identify signs of mental illness and how to obtain medical care for individuals with mental health issues.
Read more: Mental Health Training for Congress…
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National Teacher Day and National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day are both recognized on May 3 this year.
National Teacher Day, organized by the National Education Association (NEA), is designed to honor educators and recognize the important roles they play in their students’ lives. The NEA website contains sample activity ideas, posters, and press releases that schools can use to promote the day.
Read more: May 3 is National Teacher Day and National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day…
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