Mental Health America’s Centennial Gala On June 11 To Honor Senators Edward Kennedy, Pete Domenici

Mental Health America, celebrating its 100th Anniversary as the founder of the organized mental health movement, will honor Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Pete Domenici for their legendary work in mental health at its Centennial Gala on Thursday, June 11, in Washington, D.C.

Special guest speakers at the Gala include Mrs. Tipper Gore, Honorary Chair of Mental Health America’s Centennial Celebration, Former First Lady Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, award-winning actress Glenn Close, Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN, and David Wellstone, son of the late Senator Paul Wellstone.

Mental Health America’s Centennial Gala On June 11 To Honor Senators Edward Kennedy, Pete Domenici

Mental Health America, celebrating its 100th Anniversary as the founder of the organized mental health movement, will honor Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Pete Domenici for their legendary work in mental health at its Centennial Gala on Thursday, June 11, in Washington, D.C.

Special guest speakers at the Gala include Mrs. Tipper Gore, Honorary Chair of Mental Health America’s Centennial Celebration, Former First Lady Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, award-winning actress Glenn Close, Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN, and David Wellstone, son of the late Senator Paul Wellstone.

New Non Executive Joins Board Of Somerset Mental Health Trust

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of a new Non Executive Director to its Board.

Roger Powell, from Martock, served for many years in the Royal Navy achieving the rank of captain. He is currently the managing director of a consultancy specialising in the development of business partnerships.

He joins the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Non Executive Director of the Board and will serve for the next four years.

New Non Executive Joins Board Of Somerset Mental Health Trust

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of a new Non Executive Director to its Board.

Roger Powell, from Martock, served for many years in the Royal Navy achieving the rank of captain. He is currently the managing director of a consultancy specialising in the development of business partnerships.

He joins the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Non Executive Director of the Board and will serve for the next four years.

FRC: New Mental Health Studies Dispel Myth That Abortion Is A ‘Non-Event’

Two new studies out this week add to the body of research evidence clearly showing again that abortion is associated with increased risk of adverse mental health effects. The two peer-reviewed papers were published in the British Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Both had strong methodology and controls for confounding or alternate variables.

“The results of both studies add to the strong body evidence detailing the causal association between abortion and mental health disorders,” said Moira Gaul, Family Research Council’s Director of Women’s and Reproductive Health. “Additionally, these findings continue to reinforce important implications concerning informed consent in health care. Women in this country deserve quality health care which provides accurate information on the associated risks accompanying abortion,” added Gaul.

2008 Prizes For Outstanding Achievement In Research On Mental Health Disorders Announced By NARSAD

NARSAD, the world’s leading charity dedicated to mental health research, awards its annual prizes — among the most coveted in psychiatry and neuroscience – to six prominent scientists whose research in the areas of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, childhood disorders and cognitive neuroscience have led to significant strides in the understanding and treatment of mental illness.

The prizes are being presented at NARSAD’s 21st annual New York City gala, this Friday, October 17, at the Waldorf-Astoria, in Manhattan. The event will also honor Herbert Pardes, M.D., president and CEO of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, who has served as president of NARSAD’s Scientific Council since its formation in 1986.

Health Department Launches Calorie Education Campaign – New York City Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene

“Read ’em before you eat ’em,” the Health Department advises in a new campaign launched today to help New Yorkers make the most of the city’s calorie-posting rules. Under the New York City Health Code, chain restaurants are now required to post calorie counts for food items on menus and menu boards. The rule took effect this summer, after a federal court upheld it and an appellate court refused to delay enforcement while the industry tries again to overturn it. The new campaign – five ads appearing in 1,000 New York City Subway cars for the next three months – is designed to help New Yorkers see how quickly fast-food calories add up. Many are unaware that a typical adult needs only 2,000 calories a day to maintain a steady weight. Even fewer know how easy it is to overshoot that goal while eating on the go.

Brand New Short Film Breaks Mental Health Silence

EgoProject Films are proud to present ‘SICK’, a brand new film which explores the subject of mental illness. The 15 minute short film focuses on the troubled relationship between a father and daughter. ‘SICK’ attempts to highlight the very real issues surrounding the landscape of depression, anxiety and addiction, in a uniquely non-stereotypical way.

Winning highly prized support from Film London and National Lottery funding through Screen South and the UK Film Council, ‘SICK’ has already drawn strong praise from Samaritans. Following an International premiere in March it has been selected for 25 film festivals across 10 countries and 5 US States, winning the Gold Award at 41st Houston International Film Festival, an Honourable Mention at California’s Accolade Film Awards, and Best Short Film at AsterFest 2008 in Macedonia. It has been nominated 4 times for Best International Short Film including at Rome Independent Film Festival. ‘SICK’ is the debut film from new writer/director Mike Rymer, a graduate of the International Film School Wales at University of Wales Newport where he wrote the script.

New IPCC Report Confirms Police Cells Are Not Places Of Safety For Mental Health Patients, UK

Human rights campaigns group, Black Mental Health UK, has condemned the use of police cells as places of safety for vulnerable people needing mental health care.

The comments come as the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) report, published today examines the role of the police in relation to the use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

This new report has brought to light that large numbers of vulnerable people are ending up in police cells, as temporary places of safety for people, after they have been arrested and are in need of health care.

New Report Pinpoints Substance Use And Mental Health Problems In Individual Localities Throughout The Nation

Survey reveals wide variations and unexpected patterns of substance use and mental illness across more than 340 localities across the United States

Mental health and substance abuse problems affect every local community throughout America – but in unique, and sometimes surprising ways, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report offers highly detailed analyses of the substance abuse and mental health problems occurring within these smaller geographical areas.