It seems like every week we run across important video
and short documentries with a mental health educational focus, we wanted to share some of these with you.
Dr. David Sheehan reminds us that lithium works for suicidality -- but after the crisis has passed people have to be taken off it gradually, if at all. He also discusses the potential for new drugs to treat suicidality. See the related story at http://www.clinicalpsychiatrynews.com
The ‘demons’ got my beautiful, loving daughter.
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Depression Often Worsens Heart Disease, Alzheimer's and Diabetes
Bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts & depression. His story starts at just 16 years old, when Ross Szabo was diagnosed with bipolar disorder which escalated to depression, suicidal thoughts, anger control problems and psychotic features. At just 17, he was hospitalized for attempting to take his own life. He has found a way to not just survive, but thrive and has gone on to speak to over a million people on a mission to help others.
Robin Williams suicide. Depression is truley the silent killer, our loved ones appear fine to the world but the suffering inside can become to much to bear.
17% of people suffering with bipolar WILL commit suicide. This means that accurate diagnosis at the PCP level could saves 1000's of lives a year. The truth is patients don't come to the PCP when they are manic so they are often misdiagnosed as depressed. The M.I.N.I. solves this.
The silent sadness, mental health issues facing children