OTTAWA – A new study finds that patients treated for mental illness in Canada are waiting far too long to get drug approval and face inequitable access across the country. The Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s study, System Broken, finds that Canadians who rely on public drug plans are at a particular disadvantage. As we …
Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY When Wendy Fayles’ daughter, Kelsey, was in 7th grade, she experienced what doctors later determined was a psychotic break. Overnight, Kelsey went from the student every teacher wanted to clone to someone who had trouble at school, spent a lot of time alone, and refused to talk …
A recent survey conducted by Sukoon Health shed light on the perceptions, awareness and experiences of mental health care in India. With 70% of respondents affirming the importance of diagnosing and treating mental health issues, the findings signal a significant shift in societal attitudes towards mental wellbeing. This growing understanding, catalyzed by initiatives like Mental …
The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognition of the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years. , but there is still much work to …
A new California law will expand the state’s ability to force residents with serious mental illness and substance abuse problems into treatment. Senate Bill 43, signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), expands the definition of “seriously ill” to include people unable to meet their basic needs due to untreated mental illness or …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) More Californians with untreated mental illness and substance abuse problems could be held against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a measure aimed at help restructure the state’s mental health system and address its problems. growing homeless crisis. The new law, which reforms …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) More Californians with untreated mental illness and substance abuse problems could be held against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move aimed at to help restructure the state’s mental health system and remedy the situation. its growing homeless crisis. The new …