mental illness

Ancient Philosophers on Mental Illness

Scientific article
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Abstract This article explores how the ancient philosophers from Plato to late antiquity understood mental illness. It outlines when, how and in what kind of contexts the phenomenon of mental illness was recognized in the ancient...

World Mental Health Day 2018

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The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make...

SAMHSA Tobacco-Free Recovery Grant 2018

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery Grant is now open for applications. Offering up to 5 million USD the grant can be used for a range of projects...
SAMHSA Tobacco-Free Recovery Grant

New Resource Centre from SAMHSA

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SAMHSA has launched the new Evidence Based Resource Center which will allow practitioners to find tools, manuals, clinical practice guidelines and science based-resources. Available directly through the SAMHSA website, the digital resource...
Evidence-Based Practices Resource Centre

Mental Health Issues and Drug Use Disorder in Young People

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This new report analyses treatment services provided to youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across Australia. Awareness of the complex relationship between mental health problems and substance abuse can help...
Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Young People with a Mental Illness