Monday, March 31, 2003

Studies Tout Early Intervention in Preventing Youth Violence
Mental Health Weekly article at Medscape - "Based on research showing that teenagers who commit violent acts often showed signs of aggressive behavior while in elementary school, some school-based violence prevention programs are targeting children at the elementary school level. Research findings released by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicate that two such efforts are achieving success." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].  
  

More Questions Than Answers in Today's Budget Proposal (Canada)
March 27 press release from the CMHA - Ontario Division - "While mental health reform is featured prominently in today's provincial budget proposals, no specifics are given about desperately needed funding to maintain the community services that keep Ontarians with mental illness alive and help them to recover."  
  

Iraq War Spurs Depression Among Veterans
AP story at InteliHealth - "Images from the war in Iraq are stirring up bad memories for veterans who served in the jungles of Vietnam, the foxholes of World War II and the sandy deserts of the first Gulf War. ... Since the war began last week, officials at Veterans Affairs centers across the nation are reporting a spike in veterans with underlying symptoms of post traumatic stress, including flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, anger, emotional withdrawal and depression."