Webhealth
Webhealth has been specifically developed to provide access for people to
connect with Health and Social Services. This web-based approach builds on
the strengths of people and families to determine their support needs. Within the Webhealth website is Linkage. Linkage is a
partnership between an NGO, Pathways; primary health care, Pinnacle; and a
secondary provider/hospital, Health Waikato. It offers early intervention
services with a “one stop shop” in central Hamilton and New Plymouth.
Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Document in Adobe Acrobat format at the NAMI web site - "For two weeks in April 2003, 358 visitors to the NAMI website voiced their opinion about mental illness genetics. Most respondents have strong views about the role that genetics play in mental illness, follow research developments in this area and look for improved treatment as a result of the research. In addition, there is concern among respondents about risk to offspring from genetic factors around mental illness, and a sizable minority reported not having children and fears of discrimination as a result of the genetic factors in mental illness."
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Selections from The New England Journal of Medicine, British Medical Journal, Journal of Healthcare Information Management, JAMA and Managed Healthcare Executive. [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
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Article in Current Opinion in Psychiatry at Medscape - "There is an essential, ongoing and background updating of our knowledge of the social determinants and public health issues related to substance abuse. It is also vital that psychiatrists remain aware of the medical and surgical problems that patients with substance use disorders may develop. The present review examines the recent literature on physical complications of substance abuse." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
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Health News article - "Many people with mental health problems are having to spend large amounts of their own money on care and treatment, according to new research. The report, “The Hidden Costs of Mental Health”, suggests that 45 per cent of people with mental health problems pay an average of £37 a month for prescribed medication, complementary medicine and counselling."
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