Am I Going Mad or Just Mentally Ill?

There is no known exact reason why some people develop mental illnesses while others don’t or how they come to be. There are so many symptoms that one could have that could be considered normal or a possible illness, it can be hard to tell. Trying to tell if you are just stressed out, having a bad day or month, have an underlying physical illness, or if you have a mental illness cannot be easy sometimes.


You must have many and multiple specific feeling and behaviors over a long period of time to be considered mentally ill. You must meet the criteria laid out by a psychiatrist. Some people who have all the symptoms come to find out they are only borderline in their illness and don’t need medication and major intervention. Most of these people can be treated with behavioral therapy and stress reduction. Some behaviors that can arise can signify whether or not you have a particular disorder or not. You will have to have a minimum number to be considered mentally ill. Some are:

• Extreme sadness that won’t go away, anger and/or irritability
• Eating changes such as eating more or less that usual
• Sleeping problems or changes
• Fatigue that is new
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Feeling guilty, worthless, or no good
• Physical ailments that don’t seem to have a physical cause
• Inability to find enjoyment
• Abusing drugs and/or alcohol
• Thinking about dying and hurting or killing yourself
• Feeling extremely happy and energetic for no reason
• Feeling extremely powerful, very confident, and like you can do anything
• Need less sleep than normal
• Too many projects on at one time
• Quick fuse, angry, and aggressive
• Racing thoughts that won’t go away
• Incessant talking
• Restless and jumpy
• Making rash and hasty decisions
• Trouble focusing and bouncing from topic to topic, or thought to thought
• Impulsive behavior like having unprotected sex, spending lots of money, and driving fast
• Thinking that people are out to get you
• Hallucinations, hearing and/or seeing things that is not there


More than five of the above may indicate a mental illness or borderline syndrome. If you or someone you know has a mental illness it does not mean you are nuts, crazy, a bad person or mad. It means that you have a sickness that needs to be treated like any other illness does. Never try to diagnose yourself, always see you doctor to make sure that there isn’t something else going on.


Only a trained professional can tell you if you have a mental illness. Seeing your doctor will let you know if this was just a fleeting moment or if there truly is an emotional and behavior issue and underlying mental illness. We all have things happen in our life that might cause a temporary over exaggerated surge of emotions such as the death of a loved one, getting a raise or new job, getting married or having a child. These things will not affect your activities of daily living by causing long term depression, sleep disturbances, or over excitability. If you ever are thinking about suicide or that you might hurt your self or others call your local emergency number or crisis hot line. Get to the hospital or doctors as soon as you can.


The best thing you can do if you suspect that you have a mental illness is to see your doctor immediately early diagnosis is the key.

You can talk to any health care professional they are trained to see the major warning signs of a metal illness and can help you get where you need to be and get the treatment that is best for you. Another warning sign is when friends and loved ones are telling you that you have changed or many of your normal behaviors have. It is always better to go to the doctor rather than have the symptoms worsen and possibly get out of control. He or she will do a thorough physical exam to make sure there is no physical illness such as a bacterial or viral infection or any other disease. You will also be asked to describe your life style habits and a series of other questions to help pinpoint what is going on.

 

Best Wishes and Lot’s of Love,
Arthur Buchanan Out of Darkness & Into the Light
209 Ellis Ave. Suite 1313
Bellevue, Ohio44811 567-217-1133 (Home)  Listen To My RADIO SHOW! Wednesday @ 6:00 Eastern Standard!CRAZY TALK RADIO - Mental Illness and Me!  They are calling Arthur Buchanan’s methods of recovering from mental illness REVOLUTIONARY! (MEDICALCOLLEGE OF MICHIGAN) ‘Arthur Buchanan has given us a revolutionary blue print for recovery in these uncertain times, when Mental Illness at a all time high in the United States of America, yet if you follow this young mans methods, we assure you of positive results and I QUOTE ‘If these methods are followed precisely, their is no way you can’t see positive results with whatever illness you have’ -Dr. Herbert Palos Detroit, Michigan Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show! LISTEN TODAY!www.freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3  www.out-of-darkness.com                www.biologicalhappiness.com 
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How to Identify an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders can be a large detriment to your lifestyle and to you being healthy. There are several factors that will allow you to recognize an eating disorder. Once you have done this, it is important to get the right help. This will allow you to bring your health back up to normal, and will give you the energy to live your life more fully.


An eating disorder is anything that involves an obsession with weight, body shape and eating. It is defined as an effect from mental health. Usually, this obsession causes you to react by eating badly. This may include things such as under eating, eating too much, and trying to maintain your weight and body shape through forming responses to the food that you eat around you.


There are three major types of eating disorders. The first is known as anorexia. Those with anorexia will often tell others that they are overweight, even though they are thin. Eating, with anorexia, becomes something that is obsessed over. Because of this, there are often obsessive behaviors that follow. Avoiding food and eating is one of the first signs of anorexia. The next thing that you may find yourself doing is obsessing about body weight and constantly checking to see how much you weigh. Compulsive exercise may also become a part of the routine.


The second type is bulimia. In this case, one will over eat food. Later, they will purge the food out of their system. They can do this by vomiting, using medication, and laxatives or over exercise. You can recognize this type of eating disorder if you feel like you have a lack of control over the food you are eating. If you feel this and are still over eating, than this is a good sign that you have bulimia. The next sign that you have this disorder is if you begin to use a method to try to use weight. Overtime, the weight loss and your body shape will become an obsession for you to change.


A third type of eating disorder is known as binge-eating disorder. This has not been defined as a mental illness; however, it is being seen more frequently in those with eating disorders. This is where you will continuously loose control of how much you eat, often over-eating. The difference between this and bulimia is that there is no sign of one trying to control the food by purging it out of the body. Instead of trying to control weight, those with a binge-eating disorder will often be overweight.


One of the things to keep in mind with these eating disorders is that it is a mental illness. Because of this, there are several factors that are related to those with these types of eating disorders. Usually, those with low self-esteem and constant feelings of guilt and shame will try to find a way to balance these feelings. Controlling, or not controlling, the food in their system is one way of compensating for this. This, as well as responding to the style of being thin that is popular in society both lead to these eating disorders.


If you have one of these disorders, then there is hope for you to be able to treat it. The first thing to do is to recognize that you have an eating disorder. The sooner you are able to take care of it, the less chance you will have of becoming unhealthy and will be able to reverse the problems with the eating disorder. While each of these eating disorders will have fairly different ways of treatment, they all follow certain methods.


If the eating disorder is extreme, it is possible that you will be hospitalized for a short time. This is so your body can begin to react to food in a healthy way again. Once you begin to regain weight, then you will be given anti-depressants in order to help with shifting moods and weight maintenance. The second factor to the eating disorder is psychotherapy. This is to help one in regaining their self-esteem as well as allowing them to break the habit and cycle of the eating disorder.


There are also several eating treatment plans to help overcome the eating disorder. By doing this, you will be able to regain control over your eating habits. If you believe that you have an eating disorder, it is important to start getting help now so that you can overcome this problem and live a healthy and balanced life.

Best Wishes and Lot’s of Love,
Arthur Buchanan 

Out of Darkness & Into the Light
209 Ellis Ave. Suite 1313
Bellevue, Ohio44811 567-217-1133 (Home) 

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How to Identify an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders can be a large detriment to your lifestyle and to you being healthy. There are several factors that will allow you to recognize an eating disorder. Once you have done this, it is important to get the right help. This will allow you to bring your health back up to normal, and will give you the energy to live your life more fully.


An eating disorder is anything that involves an obsession with weight, body shape and eating. It is defined as an effect from mental health. Usually, this obsession causes you to react by eating badly. This may include things such as under eating, eating too much, and trying to maintain your weight and body shape through forming responses to the food that you eat around you.


There are three major types of eating disorders. The first is known as anorexia. Those with anorexia will often tell others that they are overweight, even though they are thin. Eating, with anorexia, becomes something that is obsessed over. Because of this, there are often obsessive behaviors that follow. Avoiding food and eating is one of the first signs of anorexia. The next thing that you may find yourself doing is obsessing about body weight and constantly checking to see how much you weigh. Compulsive exercise may also become a part of the routine.


The second type is bulimia. In this case, one will over eat food. Later, they will purge the food out of their system. They can do this by vomiting, using medication, and laxatives or over exercise. You can recognize this type of eating disorder if you feel like you have a lack of control over the food you are eating. If you feel this and are still over eating, than this is a good sign that you have bulimia. The next sign that you have this disorder is if you begin to use a method to try to use weight. Overtime, the weight loss and your body shape will become an obsession for you to change.


A third type of eating disorder is known as binge-eating disorder. This has not been defined as a mental illness; however, it is being seen more frequently in those with eating disorders. This is where you will continuously loose control of how much you eat, often over-eating. The difference between this and bulimia is that there is no sign of one trying to control the food by purging it out of the body. Instead of trying to control weight, those with a binge-eating disorder will often be overweight.


One of the things to keep in mind with these eating disorders is that it is a mental illness. Because of this, there are several factors that are related to those with these types of eating disorders. Usually, those with low self-esteem and constant feelings of guilt and shame will try to find a way to balance these feelings. Controlling, or not controlling, the food in their system is one way of compensating for this. This, as well as responding to the style of being thin that is popular in society both lead to these eating disorders.


If you have one of these disorders, then there is hope for you to be able to treat it. The first thing to do is to recognize that you have an eating disorder. The sooner you are able to take care of it, the less chance you will have of becoming unhealthy and will be able to reverse the problems with the eating disorder. While each of these eating disorders will have fairly different ways of treatment, they all follow certain methods.


If the eating disorder is extreme, it is possible that you will be hospitalized for a short time. This is so your body can begin to react to food in a healthy way again. Once you begin to regain weight, then you will be given anti-depressants in order to help with shifting moods and weight maintenance. The second factor to the eating disorder is psychotherapy. This is to help one in regaining their self-esteem as well as allowing them to break the habit and cycle of the eating disorder.


There are also several eating treatment plans to help overcome the eating disorder. By doing this, you will be able to regain control over your eating habits. If you believe that you have an eating disorder, it is important to start getting help now so that you can overcome this problem and live a healthy and balanced life.

Best Wishes and Lot’s of Love,
Arthur Buchanan Out of Darkness & Into the Light
209 Ellis Ave. Suite 1313
Bellevue, Ohio44811 567-217-1133 (Home)  Listen To My RADIO SHOW! Wednesday @ 6:00 Eastern Standard!CRAZY TALK RADIO - Mental Illness and Me!  They are calling Arthur Buchanan’s methods of recovering from mental illness REVOLUTIONARY! (MEDICALCOLLEGE OF MICHIGAN) ‘Arthur Buchanan has given us a revolutionary blue print for recovery in these uncertain times, when Mental Illness at a all time high in the United States of America, yet if you follow this young mans methods, we assure you of positive results and I QUOTE ‘If these methods are followed precisely, their is no way you can’t see positive results with whatever illness you have’ -Dr. Herbert Palos Detroit, Michigan Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show! LISTEN TODAY!www.freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3  www.out-of-darkness.com                www.biologicalhappiness.com 
www.adhdandme.com                        www.mentalillnessandme.com   Starting Jan. 1^St Me and My Dr Leland Heller, Will Have a Free CD Out, Totally Free All You Have to Do Is Pay The Shipping And Handling Charges.  This Is This My Drs. Leland Heller’s Website  www.biologicalunhappiness.com  The People That Have Listened To This Free CD Have Told UsThat We Should Charge $147 for This Groundbreaking CD,You Will Never Forgive Yourself If You Pass This Up, Run Don’tWalk To Get This Groundbreaking CD, It Will Literally Change The Way You Look At Mental Health!!!  Jan. 1^st We Will Be Offering a Free Newsletter From MyDoc. And I, We Will Answer 5 of The Most Pressing QuestionsA Month and We Will List Them On The Websites, So Get Your Free CD. Save a Life Yours!!

 

Walk Tall and Carry a Big Stick!

Does this mean every time we have a problem that we should club them over the head? I think not. What do I mean by this? Don’t be afraid to be different, be yourself, you wouldn’t believe how many people will sell their soul to fit in. Why is all I want to ask you?

When we first moved to Huron, Ohio 13 years ago I was bit naïve and thought it would be ok to talk about my mental health disorder and I told people that I was mentally ill, I told them how bad I used to be and how I self mutated myself.

I remember the first time this happened; they looked at me as if I had cancer that you could catch, by breathing. What amazed me is the fact that how all the rumors got started, and the whole town knew that there was a psycho in the town! Stay away from him! Now I must admit that when I first moved to this new town I was hurt, even devastated and I felt like a piece of shit on a stick!

Now I would try to recover the lost ground that I lost, but I finally come to realize that I really don’t give a shit if anyone in this town likes me or not! I can honestly say that this is a true statement and that if people don’t like me for who I am then they can go to hell.

I won’t pretend to be someone I am not, and all the people who really know me, know I have heart of gold and would do anything for just about anyone. Why was it so hard in those early years, well it kind of goes like this, the people of this town are kind of snobbish and think they are better than you or they are trailer trash, that drink everyday, to drowned there sorrows!

Please stay with me here, it is a great little town and when you meet the right people, ones that have some common sense and they get to know you personally. They say to me my God Arthur, they make you out to be a monster and you are a great person and I have heard this repeatedly, repeatedly.

Well now that 13 years have passed, those same people who judged me, when they had a plank in their own eye are still assholes. I can’t single handily change that, but what I do, is this, know that with God and me I have always got enough to be just as good as any other person one the planet!

Yes, my self-confidence is growing rapidly and the same people that have never even approached the fame and glory that I have come to know as my life. I now have three books published and they are all a smashing success and the futer gets brighter as the days go along and I no longer worry about the folks I consider dorks and yes the ones that drink themselves silly are still doing it 13 years latter! Duh, do I have any brain cells left?

I am now thirty-seven and my house is paid off. My cars are paid for, my children don’t want for anything and My first book was indorsed by Zig Ziglar and none of the commoners can say that and I have even spoken at Zig Ziglars corporate office in Texas, and have a hand written letter from Zig himself hanging on my wall. How many people can claim that?

Now do I believe that I am better than anyone else is, I would say it depends on whom you are talking aboutƒ?. God gives us each a certain amount of talent and if you us all your talent, you will be considered a grate success and those that waste what they have and stay lost in the crowd they are going to be sorry in the end, when they have serous of the liver.

I feel I am on my way to greatness and helping those that are less fortunate than I am. Therefore, what I mean by walk tall is this. Know you are special, that God does not make any mistakes, and you are just as good as the next person or girl next door, not some of the times, ALL THE TIME, you are special and you are a winner.

When some one acts like they are better than you just show them how big your stick is, what do I mean by this? Just simply that you may not be as well known or liked, but if you use your God given talent as they waste all theirs, then your stick is bigger than there’s.

In the end they will all say you walked tall and were more productive than most all of them anyway, your stick was bigger than theirs is. So please my friend walk tall and carry a big stick and someday when you are famous or you are just a better person, then they are, you can just smile, because you let your walking do the talking and you indeed carried a big stick!

The reason I wrote this article, is to show people that God doesn’t play favorites and if you have a mental health disorder, don’t sweat it they are coming up with more treatment every day and one day you will look at your stick and see that you are recovered. You have walked tall, please know you will be rewarded for your effort!

 

Best Wishes and Lot's of Love,Arthur Buchanan Out of Darkness & Into the Light209 Ellis Ave. Suite 1313Bellevue, Ohio 44811 567-217-1133 (Home)   They are calling Arthur Buchanan's methods of recovering from mental illness REVOLUTIONARY! (MEDICAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN) 'Arthur Buchanan has given us a revolutionary blue print for recovery in these uncertain times, when Mental Illness at a all time high in the United States of America, yet if you follow this young mans methods, we assure you of positive results and I QUOTE 'If these methods are followed precisely, their is no way you can't see positive results with whatever illness you have' -Dr. Herbert Palos Detroit, Michigan Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show! LISTEN TODAY! http://www.freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3  www.out-of-darkness.com     www.biologicalhappiness.comwww.adhdandme.com

 

How You Can Help Your Child at Home If They Have ADHD

The first line of treatment for a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is always seeking the help of a qualified physician or therapist. In addition to following the prescribed treatment plan, parents can help their child with ADHD maximize their comfort level and productivity at home by following these few simple suggestions:

Timing There are probably many things you want your ADHD child to do in a day--homework, chores, reading and playing -- but he or she just can't seem to focus enough to do them. Part of the problem may be timing. You may want your child to do his or her homework as soon as he or she gets home because you want to make sure it's done, but perhaps your child needs a break from school work before working on homework. Other children may find it best to do his or her homework first, since the information is still fresh in his or her mind. If your child is having difficulty getting something done, try rearranging your child's schedule to better fit his or her needs.

Create Specific Places for Activities Just like you have a place for all the objects in the house, there should also be a place for all the activities in the house. You probably already have a table where you eat meals, an area for paying the bills, and a favorite chair for reading or watching TV. Your child should have the same sort of order to his or her activities, as well. Set up an "office" for your child to do homework in. Ask about his or her preferences, it may be a desk in their room, a corner with a shelf and a bean-bag chair, or standing up at the dining room table. Make sure it is a well organized space with a cup for pens and pencils, a place for paper and books, and something to organize old work. It may also be helpful to have a play area, reading area, and eating place. The more structure, the better! Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder kids need it!

Establish an Escape Place It is also very helpful to have an escape or time-out place, especially if your ADHD child is impulsive. Allow your child to go there when they are going to have an outburst. Provide him/her with a punching bag or pillows to hit or throw around. This way, your child can vent his or her frustrations without injuring themselves, other people or objects. Your child's room may be a good escape place, except that often it feels like a rejection place because he or she may feel that his or her room is a punishment place. If this is the case, set up another space to be an escape place.

 

Best Wishes and Lot's of Love,Arthur Buchanan Out of Darkness & Into the Light209 Ellis Ave. Suite 1313Bellevue, Ohio 44811 567-217-1133 (Home)   They are calling Arthur Buchanan's methods of recovering from mental illness REVOLUTIONARY! (MEDICAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN) 'Arthur Buchanan has given us a revolutionary blue print for recovery in these uncertain times, when Mental Illness at a all time high in the United States of America, yet if you follow this young mans methods, we assure you of positive results and I QUOTE 'If these methods are followed precisely, their is no way you can't see positive results with whatever illness you have' -Dr. Herbert Palos Detroit, Michigan Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show! LISTEN TODAY! http://www.freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3  www.out-of-darkness.com     www.biologicalhappiness.comwww.adhdandme.com

 

What is suicidal behavior?

Suicidal behavior is defined as a preoccupation or act that is focused on causing one's own death voluntarily. An intent to cause one's death is essential in the definition. Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts of suicide or wanting to take one's own life. Suicidal behavior refers to actions taken by one who is considering or preparing to cause his/her own death. Suicide attempt usually refers to an act focused on causing one's own death that is unsuccessful in causing death. Suicide refers to having intentionally caused one's own death.

What causes adolescents to attempt suicide?

Adolescence is a stressful developmental period filled with major changes - body changes, changes in thoughts, and changes in feelings. Strong feelings of stress, confusion, fear, and uncertainty, as well as pressure to succeed, and the ability to think about things in new ways influence a teenager's problem solving and decision making abilities. For some teenagers, normal developmental changes, when compounded by other events or changes in their families such as divorce or moving to a new community, changes in friendships, difficulties in school, or other losses can be very upsetting and can become overwhelming. Problems may appear too difficult or embarrassing to overcome. For some, suicide may seem like a solution. As many as 12 to 25 percent of older children and adolescents experience some form of thoughts about suicide (suicidal ideation) at one time or another. When feelings or thoughts become more persistent, are accompanied by changes in behavior or specific plans for suicide, the risk of a suicide attempt increases.

What is known about teen suicide?

Over the last several decades, the suicide rate in young people has increased dramatically. In 1997, suicide was the third leading cause of death in 15 to 24 year olds, and the third leading cause of death in 10 to 14 year olds. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), reliable scientific research has found the following:

There are as many as eight attempted suicides to one completed suicide - with the ratio even higher in teens.

The strongest risk factors for attempted suicide in teens are depression, substance abuse, and aggressive or disruptive behaviors. The Surgeon General's call to action To Prevent Suicide, 1999 reported the following:

Among persons aged 15 to 19 years of age, firearm-related suicides accounted for 63 percent of the increase in the overall rate of suicide from 1980 to 1996.

Males under the age of 25 are much more likely to commit suicide than their female counterparts. The 1996 gender ratio for people aged 15 to 19 was 5:1 (males to females).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the following:

Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females.

Females are more likely to attempt suicide than males.

What are the risk factors for suicide?

Suicide risk factors vary with age, gender, and cultural and social influences and may change over time. Risk factors for suicide frequently occur in combination with each other. The following are some suicide risk factors that may be present:

• one or more diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorders
• impulsive behaviors
• undesirable life events or recent losses (i.e., death, parental divorce)
• family history of mental or substance abuse disorder
• family history of suicide
• family violence, including physical, sexual, or verbal/emotional abuse
• prior suicide attempt
• firearm in the home
• incarceration
• exposure to the suicidal behavior of others

Warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behavior:

Many of the warning signs of possible suicidal feelings are also symptoms of depression. Observations of the following behaviors by parents and care givers may be helpful in identifying adolescents who may be at risk of attempting suicide:

• changes in eating and sleep habits
• loss of interest in usual activities
• withdrawal from friends and family members
• acting out behaviors and running away
• alcohol and drug use
• neglect of personal appearance
• unnecessary risk-taking
• preoccupation with death and dying
• increased physical complaints frequently associated with emotional distress such as stomach aches, headaches, and fatigue
• loss of interest in school or schoolwork
• feelings of boredom
• difficulty concentrating
• feelings of wanting to die
• lack of response to praise
• indicates plans or efforts toward plans to commit suicide
• verbalizes "I want to kill myself," or "I'm going to commit suicide."
• gives verbal hints such as "I won't be a problem much longer," or "If anything happens to me, I want you to know ...."
• gives away favorite possessions; throws away important belongings
• becomes suddenly cheerful after a period of depression
• may express bizarre thoughts
• writes one or more suicide notes Threats of suicide communicate desperation and a cry for help. Always take statements of suicidal feelings, thoughts, behaviors, or plans very seriously. Any child or adolescent who expresses thoughts of suicide should be evaluated immediately.

The warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behaviors may resemble other medical conditions or psychiatric problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.

Treatment for suicidal feelings and behaviors: Specific treatment for suicidal feelings and behaviors will be determined by your teen's physician based on:- your teen's age, overall health, and medical history extent of your teen's symptoms seriousness of the attempt your teen's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies expectations regarding future suicide risk your opinion or preference Any teen who has attempted suicide requires an initial physical evaluation and treatment until he/she is physically stable. Mental health treatment for suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behaviors begins with detailed evaluation of events in the adolescent's life during the two to three days preceding the suicidal behaviors.

A comprehensive evaluation of the adolescent and family contributes to decisions regarding treatment needs. Treatment recommendations may include individual therapy for the adolescent, family therapy, and, when necessary, hospitalization to provide the adolescent a supervised and safe environment. Parents play a vital supportive role in any treatment process.

Prevention of teen suicide:

Recognition and early intervention of mental and substance abuse disorders is the most effective way to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior. Studies have shown that suicide prevention programs most likely to succeed are those focused on identification and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse, coping with stress, and controlling aggressive behaviors.

Suicide is a tragic and potentially preventable public health problem. In 1999, the Surgeon General of the United States announced a Call to Action to prevent suicide by introducing a strategy for Awareness, Intervention, and Methodology (AIM). The plan includes research initiatives, conferences, and evaluation of the effectiveness of current prevention programs. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is already working to raise awareness of suicide as a serious public health problem. Consult your child's physician for more information.

Suicidal behavior is defined as a preoccupation or act that is focused on causing one's own death voluntarily. An intent to cause one's death is essential in the definition. Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts of suicide or wanting to take one's own life. Suicidal behavior refers to actions taken by one who is considering or preparing to cause his/her own death. Suicide attempt usually refers to an act focused on causing one's own death that is unsuccessful in causing death. Suicide refers to having intentionally caused one's own death.

What causes adolescents to attempt suicide?

Adolescence is a stressful developmental period filled with major changes - body changes, changes in thoughts, and changes in feelings. Strong feelings of stress, confusion, fear, and uncertainty, as well as pressure to succeed, and the ability to think about things in new ways influence a teenager's problem solving and decision making abilities. For some teenagers, normal developmental changes, when compounded by other events or changes in their families such as divorce or moving to a new community, changes in friendships, difficulties in school, or other losses can be very upsetting and can become overwhelming. Problems may appear too difficult or embarrassing to overcome. For some, suicide may seem like a solution. As many as 12 to 25 percent of older children and adolescents experience some form of thoughts about suicide (suicidal ideation) at one time or another. When feelings or thoughts become more persistent, are accompanied by changes in behavior or specific plans for suicide, the risk of a suicide attempt increases.

What is known about teen suicide?

Over the last several decades, the suicide rate in young people has increased dramatically. In 1997, suicide was the third leading cause of death in 15 to 24 year olds, and the third leading cause of death in 10 to 14 year olds. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), reliable scientific research has found the following:

There are as many as eight attempted suicides to one completed suicide - with the ratio even higher in teens.

The strongest risk factors for attempted suicide in teens are depression, substance abuse, and aggressive or disruptive behaviors. The Surgeon General's call to action To Prevent Suicide, 1999 reported the following:

Among persons aged 15 to 19 years of age, firearm-related suicides accounted for 63 percent of the increase in the overall rate of suicide from 1980 to 1996.

Males under the age of 25 are much more likely to commit suicide than their female counterparts. The 1996 gender ratio for people aged 15 to 19 was 5:1 (males to females).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the following:

Males are four times more likely to die from suicide than females.

Females are more likely to attempt suicide than males.

What are the risk factors for suicide?

Suicide risk factors vary with age, gender, and cultural and social influences and may change over time. Risk factors for suicide frequently occur in combination with each other. The following are some suicide risk factors that may be present:

• one or more diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorders
• impulsive behaviors
• undesirable life events or recent losses (i.e., death, parental divorce)
• family history of mental or substance abuse disorder
• family history of suicide
• family violence, including physical, sexual, or verbal/emotional abuse
• prior suicide attempt
• firearm in the home
• incarceration
• exposure to the suicidal behavior of others

Warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behavior:

Many of the warning signs of possible suicidal feelings are also symptoms of depression. Observations of the following behaviors by parents and care givers may be helpful in identifying adolescents who may be at risk of attempting suicide:

• changes in eating and sleep habits
• loss of interest in usual activities
• withdrawal from friends and family members
• acting out behaviors and running away
• alcohol and drug use
• neglect of personal appearance
• unnecessary risk-taking
• preoccupation with death and dying
• increased physical complaints frequently associated with emotional distress such as stomach aches, headaches, and fatigue
• loss of interest in school or schoolwork
• feelings of boredom
• difficulty concentrating
• feelings of wanting to die
• lack of response to praise
• indicates plans or efforts toward plans to commit suicide
• verbalizes "I want to kill myself," or "I'm going to commit suicide."
• gives verbal hints such as "I won't be a problem much longer," or "If anything happens to me, I want you to know ...."
• gives away favorite possessions; throws away important belongings
• becomes suddenly cheerful after a period of depression
• may express bizarre thoughts
• writes one or more suicide notes Threats of suicide communicate desperation and a cry for help. Always take statements of suicidal feelings, thoughts, behaviors, or plans very seriously. Any child or adolescent who expresses thoughts of suicide should be evaluated immediately.

The warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behaviors may resemble other medical conditions or psychiatric problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.

Treatment for suicidal feelings and behaviors: Specific treatment for suicidal feelings and behaviors will be determined by your teen's physician based on:- your teen's age, overall health, and medical history extent of your teen's symptoms seriousness of the attempt your teen's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies expectations regarding future suicide risk your opinion or preference Any teen who has attempted suicide requires an initial physical evaluation and treatment until he/she is physically stable. Mental health treatment for suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behaviors begins with detailed evaluation of events in the adolescent's life during the two to three days preceding the suicidal behaviors.

A comprehensive evaluation of the adolescent and family contributes to decisions regarding treatment needs. Treatment recommendations may include individual therapy for the adolescent, family therapy, and, when necessary, hospitalization to provide the adolescent a supervised and safe environment. Parents play a vital supportive role in any treatment process.

Prevention of teen suicide:

Recognition and early intervention of mental and substance abuse disorders is the most effective way to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior. Studies have shown that suicide prevention programs most likely to succeed are those focused on identification and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse, coping with stress, and controlling aggressive behaviors.

Suicide is a tragic and potentially preventable public health problem. In 1999, the Surgeon General of the United States announced a Call to Action to prevent suicide by introducing a strategy for Awareness, Intervention, and Methodology (AIM). The plan includes research initiatives, conferences, and evaluation of the effectiveness of current prevention programs. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is already working to raise awareness of suicide as a serious public health problem. Consult your child's physician for more information.

Now Playing: Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders
 A booklet with answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental disorders in children — includes a medications chart. (2004)  A Note to Parents  There has been public concern over reports that very young children are being prescribed psychotropic medications. The studies to date are incomplete, and much more needs to be learned about young children who are treated with medications for all kinds of illnesses. In the field of mental health, new studies are needed to tell us what the best treatments are for children with emotional and behavioral disturbances.  Children are in a state of rapid change and growth during their developmental years. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders must be viewed with these changes in mind. While some problems are short-lived and don’t need treatment, others are persistent and very serious, and parents should seek professional help for their children.  Not long ago, it was thought that many brain disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder began only after childhood. We now know they can begin in early childhood. An estimated 1 in 10 children and adolescents in the United States suffers from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment. Fewer than one in five of these ill children receives treatment. Perhaps the most studied, diagnosed, and treated childhood-onset mental disorder is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but even with this disorder there is a need for further research in very young children.  This booklet contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding the treatment of children with mental disorders.  Questions and Answers  Q: What should I do if I am concerned about mental, behavioral, or emotional symptoms in my young child?  A: Talk to your child’s doctor. Ask questions and find out everything you can about the behavior or symptoms that worry you. Every child is different and even normal development varies from child to child. Sensory processing, language, and motor skills are developing during early childhood, as well as the ability to relate to parents and to socialize with caregivers and other children. If your child is in daycare or preschool, ask the caretaker or teacher if your child has been showing any worrisome changes in behavior, and discuss this with your child’s doctor.  Q: How do I know if my child’s problems are serious?  A: Many everyday stresses cause changes in behavior. The birth of a sibling may cause a child to temporarily act much younger. It is important to recognize such behavior changes, but also to differentiate them from signs of more serious problems. Problems deserve attention when they are severe, persistent, and impact on daily activities.   Seek help for your child if you observe problems such as changes in appetite or sleep, social withdrawal, or fearfulness; behavior that seems to slip back to an earlier phase such as bed-wetting; signs of distress such as sadness or tearfulness; self-destructive behavior such as head banging; or a tendency to have frequent injuries. In addition, it is essential to review the development of your child, any important medical problem he/she might have had, family history of mental disorders, as well as physical and psychological traumas or situations that may cause stress.  Q: Whom should I consult to help my child?  A: First, consult your child’s doctor. Ask for a complete health examination of your child. Describe the behaviors that worry you. Ask whether your child needs further evaluation by a specialist in child behavioral problems. Such specialists may include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and behavioral therapists. Educators may also be needed to help your child.  Q: How are mental disorders diagnosed in young children?  A: Similar to adults, disorders are diagnosed by observing signs and symptoms. A skilled professional will consider these signs and symptoms in the context of the child’s developmental level, social and physical environment, and reports from parents and other caretakers or teachers, and an assessment will be made according to criteria established by experts. Very young children often cannot express their thoughts and feelings, which makes diagnosis a challenging task. The signs of a mental disorder in a young child may be quite different from those of an older child or an adult.  Q: Won’t my child get better with time?  A: Sometimes yes, but in other cases children need professional help. Problems that are severe, persistent, and impact on daily activities should be brought to the attention of the child’s doctor. Great care should be taken to help a child who is suffering, because mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders can affect the way the child grows up.  Q: Which mental disorders are seen in children?  A: Mental disorders with possible onset in childhood include: anxiety disorders; attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders; autism and other pervasive developmental disorders; eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa); mood disorders (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder); schizophrenia; and tic disorders. Under some circumstances, bed-wetting and soiling may be symptoms of a mental disorder.  Q: Are there situations in which it is advisable to use psychotropic medications in young children?  A: Psychotropic medications may be prescribed for young children with mental, behavioral, or emotional symptoms when the potential benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Some problems are so severe and persistent that they would have serious negative consequences for the child if untreated, and psychosocial interventions may not always be effective by themselves.   The safety and efficacy of most psychotropic medications have not yet been studied in young children. As a parent, you will want to ask many questions and evaluate with your doctor the risks of starting and continuing your child on these medications. Learn everything you can about the medications prescribed for your child, including potential side effects. Learn which side effects are tolerable and which ones are threatening. In addition, learn and keep in mind the goals of a particular treatment (e.g., change in specific behaviors). Combining multiple psychotropic medications should be avoided in very young children unless absolutely necessary.  Q: Does medication affect young children differently from older children or adults?  A: Yes. Young children’s bodies handle medications differently than older individuals and this has implications for dosage. The brains of young children are in a state of very rapid development, and animal studies have shown that the developing neurotransmitter systems can be very sensitive to medications. A great deal of research is still needed to determine the effects and benefits of medications in children of all ages. Yet it is important to remember that serious untreated mental disorders themselves negatively impact brain development.  Q: If my preschool child receives a diagnosis of a mental disorder, does this mean that medications have to be used?  A: No. Psychotropic medications are not generally the first option for a preschool child with a mental disorder. The first goal is to understand the factors that may be contributing to the condition. The child’s own physical and emotional state is key, but many other factors such as parental stress or a changing family environment may influence the child’s symptoms. Certain psychosocial treatments may be as effective as medication.  Q: How should medication be included in an overall treatment plan?  A: When medication is used, it should not be the only strategy. There are other services that you may want to investigate for your child. Family support services, educational classes, behavior management techniques, as well as family therapy and other approaches should be considered. If medication is prescribed, it should be monitored and evaluated regularly.  Q: What medications are used for which kinds of childhood mental disorders?  A: There are several major categories of psychotropic medications: stimulants, antidepressants, antianxiety agents, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. For medications approved by the FDA for use in children, dosages depend on body weight and age. The Medications Chart in this booklet shows the most commonly prescribed medications for children with mood or anxiety disorders (including OCD).  Stimulant Medications  There are four stimulant medications that are approved for use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most common behavioral disorder of childhood. These medications have all been extensively studied and are specifically labeled for pediatric use. Children with ADHD exhibit such symptoms as short attention span, excessive activity, and impulsivity that cause substantial impairment in functioning. Stimulant medication should be prescribed only after a careful evaluation to establish the diagnosis of ADHD and to rule out other disorders or conditions. Medication treatment should be administered and monitored in the context of the overall needs of the child and family, and consideration should be given to combining it with behavioral therapy. If the child is of school age, collaboration with teachers is essential.  Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medications  These medications follow the stimulant medications in prevalence among children and adolescents. They are used for depression, a disorder recognized only in the last 20 years as a problem for children, and for anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The medications most widely prescribed for these disorders are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (the SSRIs).  In the human brain, there are many “neurotransmitters” that affect the way we think, feel, and act. Three of these neurotransmitters that antidepressants influence are serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. SSRIs affect mainly serotonin and have been found to be effective in treating depression and anxiety without as many side effects as some older antidepressants.  Antipsychotic Medications  These medications are used to treat children with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, Tourette’s syndrome, and severe conduct disorders. Some of the older antipsychotic medications have specific indications and dose guidelines for children. Some of the newer “atypical” antipsychotics, which have fewer side effects, are also being used for children. Such use requires close monitoring for side effects.  Mood Stabilizing Medications  These medications are used to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). However, because there is very limited data on the safety and efficacy of most mood stabilizers in youth, treatment of children and adolescents is based mainly on experience with adults. The most typically used mood stabilizers are lithium and valproate (Depakote®), which are often very effective for controlling mania and preventing recurrences of manic and depressive episodes in adults. Research on the effectiveness of these and other medications in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder is ongoing. In addition, studies are investigating various forms of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, to complement medication treatment for this illness in young people.  Effective treatment depends on appropriate diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. There is some evidence that using antidepressant medication to treat depression in a person who has bipolar disorder may induce manic symptoms if it is taken without a mood stabilizer. In addition, using stimulant medications to treat co-occurring ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms in a child with bipolar disorder may worsen manic symptoms. While it can be hard to determine which young patients will become manic, there is a greater likelihood among children and adolescents who have a family history of bipolar disorder. If manic symptoms develop or markedly worsen during antidepressant or stimulant use, a physician should be consulted immediately, and diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder should be considered.  Q: What difference does it make if a medication is specifically approved for use in children or not?  A: Approval of a medication by the FDA means that adequate data have been provided to the FDA by the drug manufacturer to show safety and efficacy for a particular therapy in a particular population. Based on the data, a label indication for the drug is established that includes proper dosage, potential side effects, and approved age. Doctors prescribe medications as they feel appropriate even if those uses are not included in the labeling. Although in some cases there is extensive clinical experience in using medications for children or adolescents, in many cases there is not. Everyone agrees that more studies in children are needed if we are to know the appropriate dosages, how a drug works in children, and what effects there are on learning and development.  Q: What does “off-label” use of a medication mean?  A: Many medications that are on the market have not been officially approved by the FDA for use in children. Treatment of children with these medications is called “off-label” use. For some medications, the off-label use is supported by data from well-conducted studies in children. For instance, some antidepressant medications have been shown to be effective in children and adolescents with depression. For other medications, there are no controlled studies in children, but only isolated clinical reports. In particular, the use of psychotropic medications in preschoolers has not been adequately studied and must be considered very carefully by balancing severity of symptoms, degree of impairment, and potential benefits and risks of treatment.  Q: Why haven’t many medications been tested in children?  A: In the past, medications were not studied in children because of ethical concerns about involving children in clinical trials. However, this created a new problem: lack of knowledge about the best treatments for children. In clinical settings where children are suffering from mental or behavioral disorders, medications are being prescribed at increasingly early ages. The FDA has been urging that products be appropriately studied in children and has offered incentives to drug manufacturers to carry out such testing. The NIH and the FDA are examining the issue of medication research in children and are developing new research approaches.  Q: Does the FDA approve medications for different age groups among children?  A: Yes. However, this is based on the data provided to the FDA by the drug manufacturer and the policies in effect at the time of approval. For example, Ritalin® is approved for children age 6 and older, whereas Dexedrine® is approved for children as young as 3. When Ritalin® was tested for efficacy by its manufacturer, only children age 6 and above were involved; therefore, age 6 was approved as the lower age limit for Ritalin®.  Q: Can events such as a death in the family, illness in a parent, onset of poverty, or divorce cause symptoms?  A: Yes. When a tragedy occurs or some extreme stress hits, every member of a family is affected, even the youngest ones. This should also be considered when evaluating mental, emotional, or behavioral symptoms in a child. Best Wishes and Lot's of Love,Arthur Buchanan Out of Darkness & Into the Light209 Ellis Ave. Suite 1313Bellevue, Ohio 44811 567-217-1133 (Home)   They are calling Arthur Buchanan's methods of recovering from mental illness REVOLUTIONARY! (MEDICAL COLLEGE OF MICHIGAN) 'Arthur Buchanan has given us a revolutionary blue print for recovery in these uncertain times, when Mental Illness at a all time high in the United States of America, yet if you follow this young mans methods, we assure you of positive results and I QUOTE 'If these methods are followed precisely, their is no way you can't see positive results with whatever illness you have' -Dr. Herbert Palos Detroit, Michigan Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show! LISTEN TODAY! http://www.freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3  www.out-of-darkness.com     www.biologicalhappiness.comwww.adhdandme.com

 

Please Sir, Another Dam Pill!

Are we becoming a pill pushing country? Yes, I have a mental health disorder and I am proud of the fact, which I never give in, I never give up. What I do not do is the fact that I only think that pills are my only option!

I have a headache, please give me a pill, hey my hair is brown, please sir another dam pill.. My wife left me; you got it another dam pill. My child failed the third grade, I am sure that he or she needs a pill!

Can we all just take a pill and everything is going to be ok.? My mom had a stroke please give her a God dam pill. What is this world coming to? I mean what does hope the power of positive thinking play in this equation. I mean what ever happened to the power of positive thinking.

What about Bob? He is a freak give him a pill, sue is a lesbian, holly shit give her a pill. MY uncle just died if we give him a pill will he raise from the dead. I mean there is nothing Prozac cannot do for you; a pill will solve all your problems- Not.

Can you see what is happening here? I mean every time we turn around they shove another pill down our throat. A pill can fix anything, I mean superman had to take a pill for his migraines and if the man of steel needs pills then I sure as hell need pills to!

Now don’t get me wrong, I need pills or I would go nuts literally, I need them to keep me in check. Now I must say in my defense the pills do take the edge off and the rest is history. I mean unless you are willing to work at your recovery, you ain’t going to get any better.

Now if you want to take pills that are fine just know that there is no magic pill to mask all your problems go away. They take off the edge and the rest is up to you, you gotta put in the time if you are going to do the crime so the next time you take a pill please know that you aren’t in wonderland anymore ok Alice.

So before you decide to suck down some pills and think that is going to be alright because you just know that the pill will NOT get you to the promised land, so hey Moses part the red sea and when you are done take a God Dam pill!

 

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Anna, a four-year-old, was having difficulty attending pre-school. Every morning Anna would cry and scream until she was nearly hysterical. Anna said that she was afraid that her mom would never come back to pick her up. Her mother, Joan, claimed that Anna had always been a needy little girl, but she didn’t realize the extent of the problem. Anna began refusing to sleep in her own bed at night. Anna’s teachers and babysitters said that Anna was always upset when she wasn’t with her mother. Things began to escalate and Joan feared that Anna would never develop the social skills she would need to succeed in life.


That was three years ago. Today, Anna feels much better about being away from her mom. She goes to birthday parties and plays with her friends. She even looks forward to school each day. Anna and her mom found treatment from a psychiatrist who diagnosed Anna with Separation Anxiety Disorder. The three of them were able to work through Anna’s difficulties and now Anna is a happy, socially active little girl. Separation Anxiety Disorder occurs in children under the age of 18, and usually before the age of 10. A key component of Separation Anxiety Disorder in children is excessive worry concerning separation from primary caregivers or the home, as well as three or more of the following:


• Recurrent, constant distress when separation from home or primary caregiver is anticipated

• Persistent refusal to sleep without being near a primary caregiver

• Nightmares involving the theme of separation

• Constant worry about possible harm coming to primary caregivers

• Excessive worry about being lost or being kidnapped

• Repeated physical complaints when anticipating separation from primary caregivers

• Constant refusal to go to school or participate in any social situation that involves being away from the primary caregiver .


While most children exhibit symptoms of separation anxiety, those with Separation Anxiety Disorder show symptoms for at least four weeks. The disturbance negatively affects many aspects of a child’s life, including school performance, and the ability to make friends. Separation Anxiety Disorder can be treated, and with the appropriate measures, a child can fully function in all daily activities without excessive feelings of separation.


How common is Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Separation Anxiety Disorder affects about 4% of children. In most cases, Separation Anxiety Disorder will disappear naturally as the child matures and becomes more secure. In a small percentage of children, Separation Anxiety Disorder can continue into young adulthood and can manifest into other emotional disturbances, including Social Anxiety Disorder, Agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, and depression.
Separation Anxiety Disorder usually appears in children under the age of 18, and a common time for emergence is between seven and nine years of age.



What causes Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Researchers believe that a combination of family and biological influences contribute to the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder. Studies show that young children who experience a major change in a primary caregiver (through a loss or adoption) are more likely to develop Separation Anxiety Disorder. Children who exhibit shyness at early stages may also be more prone to anxiety.

 

Research suggests that anxiety disorders may be caused by a chemical imbalance involving norepinephrine and serotonin. Anxiety tends to run in families, but whether the link is genetic or learned behavior has not yet been determined.

Some of the more common causes of anxiety related emotional disturbances are overviewed below

:
Genetics and Early Learning


Anxiety disorders tend to run in families, so if a person’s mom, dad, or other close relative has anxiety, they have a higher chance of developing anxiety themselves.
Brain Biochemistry


Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that regulate a person’s thoughts and feelings. Sometimes there is a problem with the way the brain’s messages are being sent due to a chemical imbalance. Two of the primary neurotransmitters that affect a person’s feelings are serotonin and dopamine. When there is an imbalance of these chemicals,  person can feel depressed or anxious.

Fight or Flight Mechanism


When a person senses danger, the body prepares itself to either fight (defend itself) or flee (run away from the situation). The body’s fight or flight mechanism causes the heart rate to increase, the eyes to dilate, and the body to prepare itself for a dangerous situation. These responses allow a person to protect him/herself.

 

Even though these effects are intended to be a good thing, sometimes the body misunderstands a situation and believes that there is danger when in reality there is not (taking a test, losing a favorite toy, etc). There is a part of the brain called the amygdala that triggers the fight or flight response. This part of the brain is trained to remember the thing that triggered the fight or flight mechanism (taking a test or losing a favorite toy). T

 

this is the brain’s attempt to protect the person from future danger by keeping track of all things that might cue danger. Even though this part of the brain is trying to protect a person, it can be the cause of much unnecessary anxiety. The brain has to be “re-trained” to not react in fight or flight to something that is not actually dangerous.

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Article:What does the Americans with Disabilities Act do?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that peopl with disabilities, such as severe mental illneprotection against discrimination in the workplace, housing and residential settings (including treatment facilities such as hospitals), public programs, and telecommunications. The ADA's goal is to give the 54 million Americans with disabilities full and equal opportunities (President Bush's New Freedom Initiative, 2002).
What are State Protection and Advocacy programs?

 

Each State, as well as the District of Columbia and the five Territories, has a Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program.

 

PAIMI programs safeguard the rights of people with mental illness. Where problems are found, PAIMI programs pursue legal, administrative, and other remedies to ensure protection of rights for people with severe mental illness. People with disabilities who are not eligible for PAIMY services may be eligible for other programs within the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system, such as the Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights (PAIR) program or the Client Assistance Program (CAP).

What is an advance directive?

If you frequently seek and use mental health services, you may want to establish an advance directive. There are two general
types of advance directives: instructional, such as living wills, and proxy, such as durable power of attorney.

Each directive is a legal document that lets you describe what services you want to receive if an illness renders you unable to make decisions about your care. Give a copy of the directive to your usual service provider(s) so that it can become part of your medical record. Laws about advance directives vary from

State to State. Work with a lawyer, paralegal, or advocate to write your advance directive.

What is 'informed consent'?

Informed consent refers to when a patient agrees to undergo or participate in a medical or surgical procedure, treatment, or study after learning what is involved. Informed consent requires that a person know and fully understand the risks and benefits of a certain treatment or procedure.

Can I refuse treatment?

People generally have the right to consent to or refuse treatment. However, under certain conditions-such as when a person is considered a danger to self or others-he or she may be required to seek or receive treatment. This can include involuntary civil commitment, which can be for either outpatient or inpatient treatment, as well as forced medication. Laws about commitment vary by State. If you have questions about the commitment process in your State, contact your State P&A program or consumer or family organization.

What about managed care rights?

Many organizations have developed bills of rights for people
with severe mental illnesses who are treated in a managed care
setting. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) has
developed principles for managed care treatment.

 

CMHS recommends that providers, managed care firms, and consumers consider these principles in their decision-making process. Most managed care firms have a process for grievances and appeals. Participants
may appeal a treatment decision, question payment decisions, or
file complaints about providers and facilities.

Do I have a right to privacy? Mental health providers agree to
keep your meetings and what you discuss confidential. This means
that what you say-as well as your diagnosis and treatment-cannot
be disclosed to anyone, including family members, without your
written consent.

Resources:

The following list is a basic guide to organizations that can
help protect your rights. For more information on any of these
issues and other aspects of mental illness, call SAMHSA's
National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC).

SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center P.O. Box
42557 Washington, DC 20015 Telephone: 800-789-2647 Fax:
240-747-5470 (TDD): 866-889-2647 E-mail:
nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical
Disability Law 740 15th Street NW, 9th Floor Washington, DC
20005 Telephone: 202-662-1570 Fax: 202-662-1032 E-mail:
cmpdl@abanet.org
www.abanet.org/disability

American Civil Liberties Union of the National Capital Area 1400
20th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 202-457-0800
www.aclu.org

Disability Rights Section Civil Rights Division U.S. Department
of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: 800-514-0301 Fax: 202-307-1198 (TDD): 800-514-0383
www.usdoj.gov/crt/drssec.htm

Judge Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law 1101 15th Street NW,
Suite 1212 Washington, DC 20005-5002 Telephone: 202-467-5730
Fax: 202-223-0409
www.bazelon.org

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Colonial Place Three 2107
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-3042 Telephone:
800-950-6264 Fax: 703-524-9094
www.nami.org

National Disability Rights Network 900 2nd Street NE, Suite 211
Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: 202-408-9514 Fax: 202-408-9520
(TDD): 202-408-9521
http://www.ndrn.org/

National Empowerment Center 599 Canal Street Lawrence, MA 01840
Telephone: 800-769-3728 Fax: 978-681-6426
www.power2u.org

National Mental Health Association 2001 N. Beauregard Street -
12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311 Telephone: 800-969-NMHA (6642)
Fax: 703-684-5968
www.nmha.org

National Mental Health Consumer's Self-Help Clearinghouse 1211
Chestnut Street, Suite 1207 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone:
800-553-4539 Fax: 215-636-6312 E-mail:
info@mhselfhelp.org
www.mhselfhelp.org

National Rehabilitation Information Center 4200 Forbes
Boulevard, Suite 202 Lanham, MD 20706 Telephone: 800-346-2742 or
301-459-5900 E-mail:
naricinfo@heitechservices.com
www.naric.com

 

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