MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'adjustment'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:13:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975825&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fs2-Usb210eI%2F By Sallie JamesSen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee,  Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the White House have just announced that they have made a deal to extend Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA, the program that extends extra unemployment and health care benefits to workers who lose their jobs because of globalization) until 2013, as part of a broader deal that would see passage of the three outstanding preferential trade agreements with Korea, Colombia, and Panama. The extension of TAA would be included in the legislation to implement the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, “improved” (i.e., made less liberalizing) by the administration in December. Interestingly and alarmingly, because implementing the FTAs... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975825 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:17:38 +0100 4975825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921393&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FPTxrRugA624%2F By Tad DeHavenThe Department of Labor has been added to Cato’s Downsizing Government website. Proposed spending cuts are $143 billion. The following essays examine the department’s activities: Failures of Unemployment Insurance. The UI system is costly to taxpayers and creates numerous economic distortions. Federal involvement should be ended and the states left free to design their own systems. Employment and Training Programs. Federal programs for unemployed workers have never worked very well, are relatively little used, and are unneeded in today’s economy because private markets provide many alternatives. Reforming Labor Union Laws. Federal union laws that mandate exclusive representation, union security, and prevailing wages are costly to the economy and restrict indivi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921393 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:17:19 +0100 4921393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893401&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FiMIltMfdQG4%2F By Sallie JamesA recently posted article from Reuters contains quotes that are worth sharing, because they perfectly encapsulate what I think is the flawed logic behind trade adjustment assistance, the program that extends enhanced benefits to workers who lose their jobs because of import competition. There are many reasons to oppose this program, as I have outlined before.  And the fact the Obama administration is choosing to hold trade agreements hostage unless a stimulus-enhanced version of TAA is renewed is a strong indication that the grand bargain of trade policy — special benefits in exchance for trade liberalization — has broken down. But one of the most important reasons to oppose TAA is that its very existence implies that “damage” is done when trade is liberal... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893401 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:32:21 +0100 4893401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862511&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F80qXXWymvBI%2F By Sallie JamesOn Monday, a group of 41 Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI) sent a letter to President Obama, praising his administration’s recent decision to abandon its erstwhile promotion of the three pending trade deals as “job creators” and instead warn Congress it won’t submit the pacts for a vote unless they can be assured that a stimulus-enhanced version of trade adjustment assistance will be renewed. The letter contains much about the benefits of the program, with little mention of its costs to taxpayers and even less concern shown for the innocent consumers whose pockets have been picked for decades to maintain the jobs lost when trade is allowed to flow more freely. That’s pretty standard fare for protectionists, who rely on the hid... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862511 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:41:30 +0100 4862511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482744&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F0xyyNavTAKM%2F By Sallie JamesA bill that would have set a troubling precedent indeed was killed in the Senate last week. I've written previously about the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and its fate has been tied up with the Generalized System of Preferences, a scheme by which certain developing countries gain duty-free access to the U.S. market for many of their goods. Congress was trying -- and failed -- to pass an extension of the programs together, along with the Andean Trade Preference Act. Well, in an effort to extend for eighteen months the stimulus-enhanced TAA program (they were less fulsome in their enthusiasm for the other part of the bill; the barrier-reducing ATPA), Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced what they deemed to be a legislative "fix" to the thorny... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482744 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:21:56 +0100 4482744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455253&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F-7Qp5QEoT3o%2F By Sallie JamesIn the face of a likely loss, the House Republican leadership pulled a trade bill from consideration late yesterday afternoon rather than face yet another embarrassing defeat. CQ has the details [$]. The bill would have reauthorized the Andean Trade Preference Act, which gives specific tariff reductions on certain products from Andean countries, for a further six months. Hardly the sort of significant trade liberalization that would justify passing the other part of the bill -- a $2.4 billion per year extention of the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, about which I blogged on Friday. Stay tuned, because unfortunately I doubt we've heard the last of this program. Trade Adjustment Assistance Bill Pulled is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455253 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:52:07 +0100 4455253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436734&cid=t_179756_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F1wHKFKpvb7E%2F By Sallie JamesJames Sherk of the Heritage Foundation has an excellent report out today on Trade Adjustment Assistance, and why Congress should allow the program to expire. Without action, it is set to do so on February 12 [$]. Trade Adjustment Assistance is a collection of programs that have been with us since the mid-1970s. The programs provide taxpayer-funded benefits to workers (and firms, and farmers, and entire "communities") who are harmed -- e.g., by losing their job -- from import competition. The main program is the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program, administered by the Department of Labor and the subject of a paper I wrote in 2007.  It pains me to say that my 2007 call for its abolishment was instead followed in 2009 by an expansion of the program as part of ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436734 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:04:54 +0100 4436734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372096&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F19%2Fa-horror-movie-for-palinites%2F Despite my love of cinema, I tend to always fall behind on catching the latest movies. Case in point: during the past weekend, I finally had the opportunity to see The King’s Speech, which my own grandmother watched and wrote me about . . . last year. As a sort of New Year’s resolution, I’m attempting to be a bit more up-to-date on this front, and, thus, I’m going to dedicate this blog post to a film that hasn’t even been released yet, but that should be of interest to Situationist readers. What caught my attention about the preview for the film was that it seemed as if it could easily be modified into a Sarah Palin 2012 political advertisement. In the opening frames, we watch Senate candidate David Norris (Matt Damon) as he first crosses paths with the ballet dancer Elise Sellas... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372096 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:01:22 +0100 4372096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013258&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F29%2Ffraser-kirk-and-adjustment-disorders%2F In Australia, David Jones’ publicist Kristy Fraser-Kirk is suing the company she works for and its former CEO Mark McInnes for sexual harassment. David Jones is sort of like Macy’s, except it’s based in Australia. According to news reports, Ms. Fraser-Kirk, 27, is suing David Jones, Mark McInnes and nine directors of the company. She is seeking compensation for a number of different claims, including breach of contract, as well as punitive damages of $37 million. Not exactly chump change. But then again, maybe that’s what it takes to send a clear message about how sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the modern workplace. But due to the publicity surrounding the case in Australia, she’s now making a new novel claim — that the publicity has led to a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013258 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:20:49 +0100 4013258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753515&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ftart-cherry-juice-can-help-but-wont.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753515 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:47:00 +0100 3753515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563723&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fgreen-light-also-alters-sleep.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563723 Thu, 13 May 2010 19:24:00 +0100 3563723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443782&cid=t_179756_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FLds048tgvPc%2F             Depression affects approximately 19 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given one-year period.  At some point in their lives, 10%-25% of women and 5%-12% of men will likely become clinically depressed.  In fact, it affects so many people that it is often referred to as the “common cold” of mental illness.  Depression not only causes suffering to those who are depressed, but it also causes great difficulty for their family and friends who often do not know how to help.  Clinical depression affects all aspects of a person’s life.  It impairs our ability to sleep, eat, work, and get along with others.  It damages our self-esteem, self-confidence, and our ability to accomplish everyday tasks. People who are depressed find daily task... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443782 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:41:19 +0100 3443782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385382&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F20%2Fthe-truth-about-quitting-smoking%2F Usually, I like to point out all of the positives of the self-help methods available to help an individual with a specific problem in life. Whether it be reading a self-help book about your relationship, or trying out a self-help program online to combat depression, I find such methods a good first step toward seeking help. Or getting better. But sometimes such methods obscure the truth. For many –but not all — mental health concerns, the truth is that time alone will often heal a person — it just takes longer as you grapple with the concern. This doesn’t work for things like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, but for an adjustment disorder or even a simple phobia, treatment is often unnecessary (adjustment disorders usually resolve on their own over time and simple... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385382 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:34:13 +0100 3385382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056698&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Fconsumer-reports-on-antidepressants%2F Consumer Reports, the consumer magazine that reviews common products like refrigerators and vacuum cleaners and rates them, also dabbles in trying to educate consumers in other areas, like health. Earlier this week, they published a review article on the effectiveness of the commonly-prescribed class of medications for depression, antidepressants. The impetus for this article was apparently the Olfson (2009) Archives of General Psychiatry study that examined data from household surveys. You know, the one we reported on back in August, noting that antidepressant use was up 75 percent. A day later, I wrote this blog entry discussing the new study, and perhaps the more important data point the study found — psychotherapy use was down 35 percent in the same time period (1996-2005). The ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056698 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:21:28 +0100 3056698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902736&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fuse-bedtime-routines-and-relaxation.html A new study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine examines the strategies people use to reduce daytime sleepiness.Taking a bath was the most common sleep management practice for both men and women; 59 percent of men and 64.4 percent of women used it. Keeping a regular sleep schedule was the second most popular tactic.People also wound down for the night by listening to music, snacking and exercising.The results show that taking a bath and going to bed at the same time every night were the best ways to decrease daytime sleepiness. Snacking at night made people feel sleepier the next day.One of the study’s authors said that culture influences the way people manage their sleep.The study, conducted in Japan, includes data from 24,686 adults who completed a national health survey.Don’t ... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902736 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2902736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757406&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Funexpected-workplace-hazard-bullying-is.html A study published today shows that workplace bullying, one of the leading job stressors and major causes of suicide, is also related to sleep disturbances. Findings of the study are important, as people who do not get enough sleep are at a higher risk for developing health and psychological problems. The study, performed in 2004 in southeast France, included a random sample of 3,132 men and 4,562 women with an average age of 40 years. Participants reported whether or not they believed they had been exposed to bullying over the past 12 months. Results showed a high prevalence of workplace bullying, with 11 percent of women and nine percent of men experiencing “hostile behavior” at their jobs at least weekly and for at least six months during the past 12 months. Sleep disturbances ... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757406 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:29:00 +0100 2757406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724476&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Ffive-risk-factors-for-insomnia.html A study in the Aug. 1 issue of the journal Sleep examined potential risk factors for insomnia.The study from Quebec involved 464 adults who were good sleepers; they had an average age of 45 years. Participants completed a variety of surveys that evaluated their sleep, mental health and physical well-being. Then they were followed up after six months and again after 12 months.Results show that more than seven percent of the good sleepers developed insomnia syndrome during the one-year follow-up period; they were troubled by a sleep problem at least three nights per week for a month or longer.Another 31 percent of the good sleepers reported having insomnia symptoms. They also had trouble sleeping at least three nights per week; but their sleep problem caused less distress or lasted less than... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724476 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:23:00 +0100 2724476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691281&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fback-on-campus-stress-sleep-college.html A new study shows that sleep problems will be common as college students return to campus for the fall semester.The study involved 1,125 students at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. They completed an online survey about their sleep habits, mood, health and related factors.Results show that more than 60 percent were poor sleepers; these students were much more likely to have problems with their physical and mental health. Taking medications to sleep better also was common.What was the primary cause of sleep problems? The authors report that students “overwhelmingly stated that emotional and academic stress negatively impacted sleep.” Data analysis revealed that tension and stress were significant predictors of sleep quality.The study also shows that students were sleep de... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691281 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:38:00 +0100 2691281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560520&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fmichael-jacksons-struggle-with-insomnia.html The Associated Press reports today that Michael Jackson struggled with severe and chronic insomnia. A nurse told the AP that he wanted to obtain the drug Diprivan to help him sleep.Diprivan is a powerful sedative that is injected into a vein. It is given to patients before an operation or medical test.Jackson’s insomnia may have had a variety of causes.The AP reports that the 50-year-old singer was rehearsing hard for his upcoming “This Is It” tour. This may have caused adjustment insomnia. This type of insomnia results from a source of stress.His concern about being unable to sleep may have developed into psychophysiological insomnia. People with this sleep disorder worry too much about insomnia and about being tired the next day. As a result, they learn to become tense and anxious ... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560520 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:45:00 +0100 2560520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405413&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F14%2Fassessing-depression-in-the-context-of-life%2F What is the difference between having a short-term, emotional crisis, an adjustment disorder, and long-term clinical depression? Well, in the hands of a sloppy mental health professional, the answer might be “nothing” — all three might be diagnosed as “major depression.” But is this really sloppy diagnosis (or, as researchers would call it, a “diagnostic challenge”), or a simple result of how mental health is typically reimbursed in the U.S.? Researchers Monroe & Reid (2009) argue that clinicians and researchers need to do a better job in evaluating depression in context of a person’s life stress. Without doing so, they argue “one cannot determine whether or not the presenting condition represents an understandable response to adve... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405413 Thu, 14 May 2009 10:00:47 +0100 2405413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2329685&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fwomen-in-executive-office-job-stress.html A new study examines the sleep quality of men and women who are executives or managers. Does job stress affect their sleep?Results suggest that female executives may be more prone to sleep problems than male executives. The risk is greatest for women who have isolated, demanding jobs.The study also shows that having a high level of control on the job reduces the risk of poor sleep quality. Social support also has a “buffering effect.” Having a strong network of social support promotes good sleep for women with a high-strain job.According to the AASM, job stress can be a cause of adjustment insomnia. This involves disturbed sleep or sleeplessness that may last for a few days or a few weeks. Other symptoms may include anxiety, worry and tension.How can you prevent job stress from disturb... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2329685 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:04:00 +0100 2329685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299069&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fpost-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-is.html Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is common among returning military personnel, though it is not often discussed. That may change after last week’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy entitled “Elevator love Letter.” Owen Hunt became head of trauma at Seattle Grey’s Hospital after receiving an honorable discharge from the army. Although Owen returned physically intact, his co-workers are beginning to see that he did not escape the war unscathed. In the episode, Dr. Hunt has a nightmare that is triggered by the rotating blades of the ceiling fan in his girlfriend Cristina’s bedroom. Cristina is awakened by Owen choking her aggressively. Owen awakens, feeling confused, disturbed and ashamed. His co-worker believes that he is suffering from PTSD. Common symptoms include memory loss, dep... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299069 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:01:00 +0100 2299069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218889&cid=t_179756_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpresidents-address-economy-is-source-of.html Last night President Obama gave his first address to a joint session of Congress. As expected, it was dominated by talk of the economy.Early in his remarks the president noted one side effect of the struggling economy: It’s keeping us awake at night.“You don’t need to hear another list of statistics to know that our economy is in crisis, because you live it every day. It’s the worry you wake up with and the source of sleepless nights.”Research shows that the president may be right. There is a connection between financial struggles and sleep problems.In January we described how women who report financial strain have more sleep complaints. They also spend a greater percentage of time awake while in bed.Another study shows that ongoing financial strain has a similar effect on the el... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218889 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:01:00 +0100 2218889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167560&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F07%2Fdepression-forgetting-who-i-used-to-be%2F After I had my first child, I had a great deal on my mind. My new daughter needed surgeries and extra medical care early in her life. This was a huge adjustment for me and my husband. She needed so much so often, when could I rest? The thought of returning to work was looming in my mind. All of this took a toll and eventually spilled out into postpartum depression. How could I get myself back? First and foremost, I got through everything by focusing on my daughter. She needed to be fed, changed, held, and so on. She didn’t understand what I was dealing with and still needed me anyway. As long as I could keep going enough to get her what she needed, I could let go for a while. After several weeks of feeling utterly burdened, I began to wonder about how things were “supposed&#8... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167560 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:12:02 +0100 2167560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2008134&cid=t_179756_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F12%2F03%2Fwhat-happens-when-you-cant-do-what-you-want-to%2F Intendus interruptus, or ‘I want to but I can’t do it’ There is no doubt that having chronic pain stops many people from working towards things they want in their life.  At least for some of the time, especially during the early phases of their experience, people tend to focus on obtaining a diagnosis, then either a cure or some form of pain reduction.  Comments from people during this time are ‘I put my life on hold’, ‘I’m just focusing on getting through each day’. What we then see, as chronic pain persists, is a gradual reduction of engagement in firstly leisure activities, then work activities (however you construe this), and finally self care activities. Over time, as Paul Karoly puts it, they develop ‘… a self-defeating r... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2008134 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:20:39 +0100 2008134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1862719&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2F08%2Ffacebook-friends-poor-social-adjustment%2F In a recent study of 70 undergraduate students at Assumption College in Massachusetts, researcher Maria Kalpidou found that the number of Facebook friends you have can predict social adjustment to college. Freshmen with 200 or more friends scored with lower levels of self-esteem and personal and academic adjustment than freshmen with less than 200 friends. That’s right — the more “friends” you have on Facebook, the less likely you are to have, well, actual friends. These effects wore off over time, however, as upper-class students surveyed with 200 or more friends showed higher levels of social adjustment and enthusiasm for their school (”school spirit”). Kalpidou suggested this may be due to upper-class students using Facebook more effectively as a way... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1862719 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:02:57 +0100 1862719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1400656&cid=t_179756_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2F25%2Fundersecretary-of-health-reinforces-stigma-of-mental-health%2F You’ve got to scratch your head when one of the government’s chief advocates for health care in the Veterans Administration just reinforces the old stigmas associated with mental health concerns. Testifying before a federal judge in San Francisco, Michael Kussman said: “The number of patients who have adjustment reactions to the experience that they have in Afghanistan or Iraq is very important, but we don’t believe that’s mental illness,” Kussman said. “It would be unfair and inappropriate to stigmatize people with a mental health diagnosis when they are having what most people believe are normal reactions to abnormal situations.” Well, golly gee Dr. Kussman, are you saying that traumatic reaction to wartime situations isn’t a ment... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1400656 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:31:10 +0100 1400656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1226806&cid=t_179756_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F234149367%2F This post is for all those who are, or qualify to be, Al-Anons. If you don’t want “your alcoholic” to find something - it’s simple… Find their copy of the Big Book and put what you want to hide in it - anywhere will do. “They” rarely, if ever open it! Now… if, by chance, they do open their Big Book and find what you’ve hidden, the next best place to hide something is in the 12 Steps & 12 Traditions! As a very last resort, if the most improbable happens and they look in those books and find what you’ve hidden, take it to their sponsor. They never call them! From the AA History Lovers Group at Yahoo!; Someone was looking for info on Dr. Paul O. (“Doctor, Addict and Alcoholic” or “Acceptance Was The Answer&#8221... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1226806 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:33:45 +0100 1226806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1183260&cid=t_179756_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F224603496%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesUpdated Rates of the Most Common Neurological Disorders (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1183260 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:44:24 +0100 1183260