The American Counseling Association once again served as a program partner with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the seventh annual Voice Awards ceremony on Aug. 22. Taking place in Hollywood and hosted by David Shore, writer, producer and creator of the TV series “House M.D.,” the ceremony
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Older fathers have been found to pass on more genetic mutations to their children than younger ones, which increases a child’s risk for disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Researchers say social rejection can actually fuel imaginative thinking among individuals with a strong sense of independence. People with anorexia misjudge
Researchers found that 1 in 10 women (approximately 1.2 million) between the ages of 18 and 44 had a “major depressive event” during the previous year, but more than half did not receive a diagnosis of depression, and almost half did not receive any mental health treatment. The younger an individual is when they
A greater level of spirituality, regardless of the religion, has been linked to positive effects on mental health. The use of cognitive behavior therapy as treatment for insomnia has been found to improve the condition and have more long-term effectiveness than drugs. Your emotional response to an event affects how vividly you can
One study says that moms who work full time are found to be physically and mentally healthier at age 40 than stay-at-home moms. A new study suggests that having poor mental health before heading to combat increases the likelihood of developing posttraumatic stress disorder. Married women consume more alcoholic beverages
Paul Corby, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania resident with autism, was denied a heart transplant from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania because of claims by doctors that his disorder could cause “unpredictable effects[s]” during surgery. According to The Washington Post , the hospital denied Corby the recommended transplant last summer.
As members of the Sikh faith, we were in shock when we received the news on Aug. 5 that six members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek had been shot and killed. Immediately, we reached out to our families and were glued to the television as we
A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that admissions to substance abuse treatment centers in rural and urban areas differ in nearly every way, from how individuals get referred to treatment centers to what primary drug these individuals may be abusing. The number of children and teenagers
The financial crisis in Europe is affecting residents’ mental health, as “economic suicides” plague the region and those hit hardest by the downturn. Girls diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at a greater risk for suicide and self-injury as young adults, especially when they show early signs of impulsivity. Speaking out
The U.S. Department of Education held its third annual Bullying Prevention Summit Aug. 6-7 in Washington, D.C. The American Counseling Association was among the education and advocacy organizations invited not only to learn more about bullying and the government’s anti-bullying efforts, but also to share their thoughts on the programs.