Awards were recently announced by the American Psychiatric Foundation to honor the efforts of psychiatrists and mental health providers who have helped provide for the mental health needs of minorities. Tags:
American Psychiatric Foundation
One result of the lack of mental health services is chronic homelessness among the mentally ill. Tags:
homelessness
Independence Center in St. Louis, Missouri has experienced unprecedented growth since occupying its new West End Place Clubhouse in August 2007. Tags:
Independence Center
“The city has 6900 psychiatric beds in 32 hospitals and clinics, but the number of people with serious mental illness is estimated at 150,000.” Tags:
Peoples Republic of China
Untreated mental disorders among young adults pose a great risk to society in the form of substance abuse and violence. Tags:
Australia substance abuse
Club Stairways, a gathering place based on the Clubhouse Model, recently opened in Chico, California. Tags:
Club Stairways Clubhouse model Fountain House