Category: Mental Health
In Secret, Seniors Discuss ‘Rational Suicide’
More seniors are weighing the possibility of suicide as the baby boomer generation — known for valuing autonomy and self-determination — reaches older age.
Coaxing Veterans Into Treatment to Prevent Suicides
For veterans, the primary barrier to treatment is the stigma associated with seeking mental health help, which many veterans consider a sign of weakness.
FDA overlooked red flags in ketamine studies
Critics say the drug’s manufacturer, Janssen, provided the FDA at best modest evidence it worked and then only in limited trials.
The problem with mindfulness
Despite all the hype, the evidence that mindfulness works is not strong.
Legal Promise Of Equal Mental Health Treatment Often Falls Short
Advocates for patients say insurance companies still interpret mental health claims more stringently than those for physical illness.
Washington State Police Train to Be ‘Social Workers of Last Resort’
Lacking proper mental health resources, families across the country all too often call police to respond to someone having a mental health crisis.
For Civilians, Finding PTSD Care Tough
PTSD affects people who have gone through combat. But it also affects civilian survivors of sexual assault, car accidents, disasters and childhood trauma.
Ketamine: The illicit party psychedelic that can help depression
Ketamine is effective for those who do not respond to traditional anti-depressants. It also shows promise for the treatment of PTSD and bipolar disorder.
Suicide most common cause of firearm death in King County and Seattle
Excerpted from a post by Public Health – Seattle & King County From 2012 – 2016, almost three quarters of deaths by firearm in King County residents were suicides. Middle-aged and older adults and men overall have higher firearm suicide…
The opioid crisis is not about pain – viewpoint
The opioid crisis is not, at its root, a problem of pain. It is a mental health crisis.
UW initiatives seek to help patients and families deal with psychosis
University of Washington Medicine has launched a number of initiatives to help patients and their friends and family cope with psychosis associated with schizophrenia.
Seattle “Health One” program to address non-emergency 911 calls
Specially trained team of firefighters and social worker will help people downtown with behavioral health or substance abuse Issues.
The Long And Winding Road To Mental Health Care For Your Kid
Mental health experts say that with children, early intervention is crucial. Yet even parents with good insurance struggle to find care for their children.
FDA warns about sleeping pills’ side effects
The warning applies to Lunesta,Sonata and Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, and Zolpimist.
Washington state officials urge action on youth mental health
An increasing number of Washington youth report feeling so sad or hopeless they stopped a usual activity or seriously considered suicide in the past year.