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Housing Housing for people with schizophrenia is a complex subject. People need more than just housing, they need a home, and they often benefit from some support to keep living on their own. In this article I explain some of the concepts and terminology of housing, and reflect on the self defeating policies of underfunded housing beenfits and support. schizophrenia • housing • group homes • boarding homes • financial benefits
It’s Time!...Looking for Your Mixed Breed Dog Where do you find the "perfect" mixed breed dog? This article's intentions are to have you consider some of the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways to add a dog to your family. Also, have you considered whether you would want a puppy or and older dog that may be six months old or more? Before leaving the house, it is time to consider the advantages, and disadvantages and stay objective as you look for your new family addition. mixed breed dog • puppy • dogs • pets • adoption
Omaha Mall Killer The shooter had already received $265,000 in interventions and treatment. Could more have been done? omaha mall killer • robert hawkins • killer was depressed • hawkins was in group homes • hawkins had long history of mental illness
What IS Peer Pressure? Peer/Social pressure affects everyone and is quite often so subtle that we do not even realize we are conforming. Whether they realize it or not, the peer groups of our teens do indeed influence their behavior. peer pressure • social pressure • teens • troubled teens • parenting
Getting Up What happens when you don't have a reason to get up in the morning? You don't, and many people with schizophrenia don't, and for a variety of reasons. Here are some of them. rehabilitation • schizophrenia • medication • morning • rising
Jobs for Psychology Graduates A college or university degree can offer a career in mental health or social services. Here's a list of jobs for psychology grads, & tips on how to find a psychology job. jobs for psychology graduates • careers in the mental health field • psychology graduates • social services jobs • group homes
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by a wide range of lifelong birth defects caused solely by mothers who drink alcohol while pregnant. fetal alcohol syndrome • characteristics fetal alcohol syndrome • physical problems fas • mental problems fas • preventing fetal alcohol syndrome
Living Centers for Autistic Adults Some parents of young adults may make the decision to look into a residential program. Learn more about the CLLC in North Carolina and Eden A.C.R.E.s in New Jersey. adults with autism • residential autism programs • carolina living and learning center • eden a.c.r.es • teach
The End Of Ontario's Institutions? The Ontario government is considering closing the province's last three institutions for the developmentally disabled as part of a plan to overhaul the entire $1-billion caregiving sector.
Child and Adolescent Violence Research at NIH NIH Article on Violence in Children and Adolescents violence • child • adolescent • teen • mental
Christian Market Series: Small Press Owner and Author Lamonica Smith Last month faith based small press publisher and author, Lamonica Smith sat down with me and shared her vision for her book and her company, and advice for those wishing to follow in her footsteps. market • writing • publishing • press • self-publish
Say Goodbye To "Homes For Retarded Persons" Responding to the concerns of individuals and groups serving people with developmental disabilities, Community and Social Services Minister John Baird will introduce legislation on June 5 that, if passed, will repeal the Homes for Retarded Persons Act. disability
SOME HOMELESS ARE CHILDREN A friend tells me about her experience being homeless as a child homeless • children • memory of homelessness
Camp for Disabled in Adirondacks International Paper John Dillon Park, the first wilderness area adapted for the disabled, attracts visitors from Belarus and beyond to upstate New York. outdoor camping for disabled • wheelchair-accessible camping • camping for disabled • hiking for disabled • adaptive parks
Dramatic Announcement For People With Developmental Disabilities "Our government has heard and responded to the concerns of people with developmental disabilities, their families and those who work with them," said Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services John Baird. "This additional $50 million in funding will provide vital services to the most vulnerable people in society." developmental • services
Personal Care Attendants, Part 1 There are an estimated 58 million people in the country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes. personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
Remember Seniors on February 14 Seniors need to be remembered on holidays and Valentine's is no exception. Here are ideas for thoughtful gestures from children and family for senior citizens. remember seniors on valentine's • february 14 gifts for aging • thoughtful gifts for senior citizens • valentine gifts for senior citizens • remembering seniors on sweetheart day
Tis' The Season The Winter Solstice is the season for sharing. winter solstice • yule • celebrate • traditions
Viewing the Pulitzers through the Web Want to see this year's Pulitzer winning entries? They're on the Web, along with coverage of how they were selected, and more. pulitzer prizes • pulitzer committee • poynter institute • freedom forum • wall street journal
A Helping Hand There are an estimated 58 million people in this country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes. personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
Folk Art by Rendville Artists Good art cheap was the byword for a successful show and sale of art by the developmentally and physically disabled self-taught artists of the Rendville Art Works. folk art • outsider art • self taught art • where to buy folk art cheap • rendville
Let's put the joy back in teaching and learning A recent article reminded me that we need to persist in our efforts to have schools be joyful places and that there is strength in numbers. educational reform • joy of learning • social and emotional learning • standardised tests
Marketing Your Indexing Services Besides directing your cold calls and resumes to book publishers, there are a number of other possible clients to contact that may produce indexing jobs. indexes • indexing • index • indexers • marketing
What is Music Therapy? Check out these emotional, spiritual and physical effects of music therapy. Music helps with the grieving process and can teach stroke victims to walk again. what is music therapy • how music heals • music therapy • physical effects of music therapy • canadian association music therapy
A Long Journey Begins with the First Step A personal account of living in the community with schizophrenia. My friends and I struggled with poverty and unemployment as we began the long journey of integrating back in society. schizophrenia • mental illness • community integration • psychiatric
Caring for Aging Elderly Parents Advice and support for those younger seniors caring for their elderly parents or other relatives. Article covers physical and mental health, patience, senior depression. caretakers of senior citizen parents • caring for elderly parents • caring for a senior parent • taking care of aging seniors • senior citizens depression
Cigarettes and Schizophrenia Many people with schizophrenia smoke and the reasons why are slowly coming to light with research. schizophrenia • nicotine • cigarettes • treatment • herbal medication
Employment and Schizophrenia Employment is fundamental to community reintegration, but the nature of schizophrenia, and government policies work against employment for people with schizophrenia. Mental health agencies have only recently started to develop viable employment programs but the future is wide open and employment is possible. community integration • government policy • jobs • job training
Getting Your Name in the News Improve your chances for getting your business free media publicity by learning news release how's, why's, do's and don'ts. gift basket news • writing a news release • writing a press release • gift basket story
Heart of Glass This is a film review of Werner Herzog's Heart of Glass. It is the first of four articles which have to do with portrayals of group or social madness. film review • madness • werner herzog • heart of glass • psychology
Home Sweet Home Housing for people disabled by schizophrenia is something few governments think they can afford, and homelessness resulting from inadequate treatment of schizophrenia confuses governments completely. Home Sweet Home is something very few people with schizophrenia can say without being sarcastic. homelessness • schizophrenia • governments • medication • financial support
I'm not lazy! I'm efficient Many people with schizophrenia think that they are lazy. When you have schizophrenia that's what you conclude when you compare yourself to ordinary people. But the illness runs deeper then they realize. Unfortunately, I can't see a solution. schizophrenia • lazy • medication • work ethic • work
Schizophrenia and Alcohol If you have schizophrenia you are at a much greater risk of developing a substance abuse problem, alcohol being the most readily available. It is an underserved and very difficult population. I should know. I was actively alcoholic for several years. schizophrenia • alcohol • substance abuse • suicide • psychosis
Sex and Schizophrenia Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life. sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
Tantalizing and Exciting The most excting thing in the treatment of schizophrenia is early diagnosis and relapse prevention which together promise far less disability from schizophrenia in the long run. medication • psychotic • early diagnosis • outcomes • research
The 12 Sites of Christmas This article contains brief synopses of 12 useful scientific computing links. pse • scientific computing • java • supercomputer • center
Good Bark, Bad Bark! Is your dog's barking driving you nuts? Find out how this Rescuer handles the problem of barking dogs, (and perhaps why you should not ignore a barking dog). dog rescue • dog training • canine behavior • behavior modification • barking
My Friend Was Once Homeless After discovering her husband had abused her daughters, Linda took her girls and left. He got four years in jail. She lost their home and wound up homeless. homeless • mother and daughters • sexual abuse • welfare • social injustice
Plant these jewels of the fall garden Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Japanese anenomes, Perovskia and Monch's asters sparkle in the autumn garden. fall gardening • seasonal planting • flower borders • daylilies • poppies
Part 2: Superman Ratings More Powerful Than A Locomotive Part 2 of my interview with the production team behind the WB's animated SUPERMAN series; This week in tv history; tv viewing recommendations for the week. superman • batman • wb • michael dorn • paul dini
Isn't My child special too? Negatives of mainstreaming to the regular child... mainstreaming • special education • children • special needs |
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