Archive for the ‘Mental Health’ Category

How do you get health insurance if you suffer from depression?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Tyler S asked: I have a friend who's been turned down for salary protection because he was once treated with depression. He's afraid now that he's becoming self-employed he's going to have trouble getting health insurance. Is there anything he should be doing to get covered?ANTONIA

What are good and bad things for your mental health?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Ryan R asked: I need to know some good and bad things for your mental health. I have to show examples of good things for your mental health. But then also what is bad for your mental health. I need things that are easy to draw. If anyone can help me, ...

How do you Health Care Workers help others deal with their death and deal with the situation themeslf?

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

snoopygirl110 asked: I'm really wondering if healthcare workers such as cna's and nurses, and patients in longterm healthcare and hospice help eachother deal with their own mortality? Why aren't health care workers taught to how to deal with losing patients that become their friends. How do people deal with death ...

How do I break into the mental health field?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Katie K asked: I am a 22 year old college grad with a BS in psychology and a concentration in criminal justice. I really want to pursue a career in counseling, but I know I have to go to graduate school first. In the mean time, I'd like ...

The Importance of Pursuing Mental Health Integration

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

Linda Rosenberg asked: Why Pursue Mental Health Integration?It is the right thing to do: The NCCBH vision statement provides the foundation for our work: We are committed to creating and sustaining healthy and secure communities, achieved through a system that holds the needs of consumers paramount, regardless of their ability ...

Career Prospects in Community-based Mental Health in Maryland

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

Samson Omotosho, PhD, APRN/PMHN asked: There is a lot of prospect in community-based mental health careers both in the state of Maryland and all over the country. This is because for years now, there has been a lot of emphasis on prevention and reduction of inpatient hospitalization for all illnesses, including ...