I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

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According to Smith, the rewarding feeling that comes from giving back to the community and the mental focus it requires are a boost to his health. …   Read More…

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The staff provides general medical care, along with mental health, dental, and nutrition services, physical therapy, optometry, and care for infectious …   Read More…

No news rating system, no Apple Daily: Taipei mayor

In response, city government spokeswoman Chao Hsin-ping said it is a "necessary measure to protect the physical and mental health of adolescents. …   Read More…
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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…

China detains nearly 3500 suspects in crackdown on on-line porn

… or mobile WAP sites, was initiated earlier this month through next May, to purify social environment and protect minors' mental health, the government said.   Read More…

Hurley helps eliminate holiday stress

“The holidays are meant to be enjoyed,” said Phyllis Tunis, LMSW, ACSW, Clinical Director, Hurley Mental Health Associates. “Taking some time for yourself …   Read More…

New iPhone apps aim to lower stress

According to the developer, research shows that 15 daily minutes of slow, deep breathing can improve overall health and even treat ailments like depression …   Read More…
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Im having suicidal thoughts daily, what should i do?

(im actually 13) im not feeling suicidal because “my life sucks” or anything like that i think im having these thoughts because i just don't want to live this way my whole life, just getting up seeing my friends at school the coming home and just being put down by my family. im feeling suicidal because i feel like no one is there for me, what should i do?

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“Cannibis is NOT harmless, it causes extreme Paranoia, Psychosis, and schizophrenia,”

This is false. According to both the British and American Medical Associations. Cannabis is only associated as a contributory factor among high risk groups which includes teenagers and people with a family history of mental health problems. There is no evidence that cannabis causes schizophrenia. People who are already schizophrenic or have a family history of schizophrenia should not smoke cannabis, as it can worsen their condition, but they should not take any psychoactive drug.
Psychosis is a broad clinical term and covers temporary states as well as long term conditions. Only in rare cases, when long term heavy cannabis use is combined with other drugs, is there any possibility of long term effects. You are deliberately trying to mislead people with the unqualified assertions you make.

“My hubby had psychosis because he smoked dope daily, and his own Mental health doctor explained to him how Cannibis was the cause.”

You have already said on other posts that you husband was also a heavy user of other drugs, like cocaine and speed, drugs that are well known for causing paranoia and long term psychosis, so, I really doubt that your doctor said that cannabis caused his condition. It is far more likely that your husband already had personal problems that he tried to escape with decades of heavy drug abuse. Your husband needs to look at the deeper causes of his mental health problems.

“Wasters don't need any more excuses to get wasted do they?”

Look, it is pretty obvious that you are angry with your husband for his obvious reckless and irresponsible heavy drug use for many, many years. That is no reason to project that anger on people who smoke cannabis in moderation and infrequently.

If man masturbate daily weather his health affected? weather it wil lead to any sexual disorder?

It is perfectly fine, and normal, to masturbate every day. You will go through phases – sometime you will want to do it every day, maybe even 2-3 times, and other times where you may go a week or more without doing it.
Its fine. Absolutley no health problems. It is actually good for your mental and physical health.

What should I do to be mentally fit for daily life challenges?

i feel very weak during the day…due to which cant concentrate in college lass..leads to frustration and lack of confidence. i am physical ok..but mentally unprepared..what should i do?? sometimes i feel like throwing books away and kick my works in the dustbin….please help

If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

Harriet Harman faces an inconvenient truth

Children are 40 per cent more likely to suffer mental health problems if they do not have contact with one parent, whatever Harriet Harman says, …   Read More…

Judge: List possible receivers: 22 clients seek Mental Health receivership

By Dionesis Tamondong • Pacific Daily News • December 5, 2009 A federal judge has ordered the parties in an 8-year-old Mental Health civil case to submit …   Read More…

A timeline of Amanda Lindhout's long ordeal

3, 2009: Ms. Lindhout calls OMNI TV and says her physical and mental health is deteriorating. “I don't want to die here and I'm afraid I'll die in captivity …   Read More…
That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.

Family members of Alzheimer’s patients often find themselves in the unforeseen role of caregiver, assuming the daunting responsibility of helping a loved one perform the routine responsibilities of daily life. The effects of Alzheimer’s disease impact not only the patient, but can wreak emotional havoc on family members who are caring for the patient. Alzheimer’s patients are commonly disoriented with their environments and can exhibit erratic, challenging behaviors, including angry outbursts and even physical aggression. A person with Alzheimer’s disease experiences progressive loss of mental capacity that causes severe personality changes, which takes an emotional and physical toll on his or her family members.

When caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to remain calm and maintain your patience. The damage that Alzheimer’s disease does to the brain can cause patients to react disproportionately to situations, as is the case when a patient has an outburst of rage in response to an otherwise trivial event. In such situations, it is important that the caregiver does not take the behavior personally and maintains composure so as not to perpetuate the patient’s negative mental state. Keeping notes about the situations leading to outbursts can give you valuable insight into their prevention in the future, as the patient may simply be reacting to fear or a feeling of a lack of control. Maintaining composure during a patient’s angry outburst can be a trying duty, but it is important to remember that this behavior is not intentional and should not be taken personally.

Combative or otherwise defiant behavior can be a form of nonverbal communication, so being intuitive about the needs of the Alzheimer’s patient can help a caregiver deal with the demands that are being placed on him or her. By attempting to determine the sincere need behind a patient’s erratic reaction, you can address the problem and appease your loved one while fulfilling his or her needs. Do not forget that your communication style and mood also affect the patient. Bear in mind that the patient’s circumstances have caused a decreased ability to understand speech, and you should therefore speak in a peaceful, quiet tone while talking slowly and using simple sentences.

If you are the sole caretaker of a family member that has Alzheimer’s disease, seeking assistance from other family members or professionals is a good way to help ease your burden. Remember, the patient’s well being is the ultimate purpose and you may need a break to restore a composed mindset such that you can provide optimal care to your loved one.

About The Author

John Trevey is the manager of The Breckinridge, a leading provider of Lexington Alzheimer’s care. For more information, please visit http://www.thebreckinridge.com

The top local news headlines from Yahoo! News – Yahoo! News

Entry booklets are now available for the 27th Annual Kansas Senior Olympics, sponsored by Parks and Recreation of Topeka. Full Story;

A Garden City woman was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck on a rural Gray County road. Full Story;

Miss Rodeo Kansas 2010′s name was accidentally omitted from a caption in Friday’s edition of the Daily Globe. Full Story;

Two Dodge City companies received revolving loans from the city on Tuesday. Full Story;

Dodge City Days planners and Landmark National Bank announced the winners of this year’s Dodge City Days poster winners Friday. Full Story;

Two southwest Kansas men were killed in a two-vehicle collision early Friday morning east of Wright. Full Story;

While others may be at summer camp or baking at the pool, you’ll find a dedicated group of performers putting together a summer show in almost every corner of the country. Giving up the pastimes and employment their friends fill the summer with, they learn the songs, memorize the lines and conquer the dances required to put a show together. Full Story;

Your eyes are getting heavy   Central Station has scheduled the popular comic/hypnotist Rusty Z for a special show at 9:30 p.m. today. Full Story;

Before 1960, the Boot Hill Fiesta and the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo existed as two separate entities. Then in 1960, the two events were combined into the 10-day celebration called Dodge City Days. Full Story;

In this week’s edition, a custodian finds a 3-foot snake in a school locker, police say a man’s security system catches him committing a crime, and more. Full Story;

A J.C. Penney employee pleaded not guilty Tuesday to giving friends and relatives huge unauthorized discounts. Full Story;

Police say a Massachusetts man’s home security system showed him firing a gun into the air at his house Saturday and then hiding the gun after he heard police radio calls saying officers were at his house. Full Story;

 He has a serious knowledge of birds and spent 20 years as a community college president in Omaha, Neb.   Richard Gilliland arrived in southwest Kansas on Monday from Estes Park, Colo., to serve as interim president at Dodge City Community College for the next six to eight months. Full Story;

  Dodge City and USD 443 are exploring the possibility of donating city-owned property to the school district for a new middle school.  The Dodge City Commission authorized City Manager Ken Strobel on Tuesday to negotiate an option agreement with USD 443 for 30 to 40 acres just north of Legends Park. If negotiations produce an acceptable agreement, the city would donate the land to the … Full Story;

  The Kansas Sampler Foundation has announced six dates and locations for the next round of Rural Kansas: Come and Get It rural tourism classes. Rural communities that take part in the class get to have a page on www.getruralkansas.org, a site that collectively promotes rural communities. Full Story;

  The city of Dodge City is seeking applications to fill one at-large position on the newly created Cultural Relations Advisory Board. Full Story;

The six Republican candidates for Kansas’ Big First Congressional District will square off in a public forum Friday.  Voters can greet the candidates at 6 p.m. at the Dodge City Community College Little Theatre, and the forum will start at 6:30. The event is free and open to the public. Full Story;

  Agent Chris Boys of Dodge City has been named Monthly Outstanding Salesman by American Family Insurance. He received the honor for outstanding sales of American Family insurance products during June. This is the second consecutive month that Boys received this honor. Full Story;

Kansas regulators have approved the second phase of a massive electric transmission line from the southwestern part of the state into south-central Nebraska. Full Story;

The Dodge City/Ford County Development Corp. and local volunteers have teamed up to begin a “Rock the Vote in Ford County” campaign to encourage citizens not only to register to vote, but also to get to know the candidates and the issues they represent. Full Story;

The Ford County Commission learned Tuesday that the state is seeking applications for $77.5 million in recovery zone bonds for business and public improvement projects. Full Story;

Dodge City is known for keeping the Western vibe alive, so it’s natural for a stagecoach team to give tourists rides in the downtown area. Full Story;

Ford County commissioners announced three winners of the county logo contest at their regular meeting Tuesday. Full Story;

Rainfall on the Fourth of July and the following morning shattered a more than 100-year-old record for Dodge City and the surrounding area. Full Story;

Custodian Ed Reardon was clearing out lockers at North High School in Newton, Mass., on Friday when he discovered a 3-foot python. Full Story;

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Opinions & Editorials: Diverse views on news from the right, left, and center.

How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…

Early intervention for autism shown to be effective

… with autism improved symptoms, according to a landmark study by the University of Washington and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. …   Read More…

Editorial | More holistic approach key to health education

Pre-orientation programs on safety and lifestyle as well as free mental health visits are two examples of universities' effort to address expanding concerns …   Read More…

Council forced to apologise for prosecuting parents of boy who suffered …

The prosecution went ahead despite the teenager's psychologist warning it was making his mental health worse. His parents then sued the council and the …   Read More…
That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.