Posted by weissheiss on January 31, 2012
A topnotch mental health treatment facility is in great demand. In today’s growing economy, there is an increasing number of persons who suffer from mental health illnesses or to put it bluntly; just able to cope with daily stresses. The problems, which are becoming more apparent, are sometimes looked upon as pitiful, deserving or embarrassing.However, [...]
Posted by weissheiss on January 25, 2012
One of the most prevalent communications gaps is between doctors and clients. Many clients develop “white-coat brain lock” when it comes to asking questions during appointments. Some feel inferior and are intimidated by what they believe to be the doctor’s superior expertise. Still others, when leaving the office, wonder what alien language the physician was [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 27, 2011
In a time when resources are scarce and problems are many, professionals are choosing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes related to services. Evidence is emerging that school-based mental health services are an effective and cost efficient way to improve school performance and mental health and reduce behavioral problems. To assess the effectiveness of school based [...]
Posted by weissheiss on December 10, 2011
No longer is it possible to assess and/or treat a mental health population without also interfacing with forensic issues such as legal infractions, Courts, violence, sexual behavior problems, delinquency, crime, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, substance abuse, and others. The training and approaches to the mental health population is different than that for a [...]
Posted by weissheiss on November 21, 2011
Mental health problems are common with around 25% of the population believed to be suffering from some form of mental health problem at any point in time. Anyone suffering from a mental health problem can access proper treatment and most who do seek help will make a complete recovery but unfortunately, there are still people [...]
Posted by weissheiss on November 9, 2011
It has been well accepted that health is not one-dimensional. The definition of health actually consists of physical health, mental health and social adaptability. Being physically fit doesn’t mean you are totally healthy. It is also important to have mental health as well as social wellness. To adapt the society well means people have the [...]