http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:50:09 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-How-Marijuana-creates-paranoia?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner California and 12 other states have medical marijuana laws that allow for people, with a doctor's prescription, to use marijuana as a way to relieve pain or calm anxious nerves.  Articles previously written by this examiner highlighted ho... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-How-Marijuana-creates-paranoia?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Ten-holiday-hosting-mental-stress-reduction-tips?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner   One of the best things about the holidays is being around family and friends to celebrate the season of giving. One of the worst things about the holidays is planning and hosting those same family and friends. Anxiety symptoms like slee... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:25:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Ten-holiday-hosting-mental-stress-reduction-tips?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d6-How-Rihanna-and-Chris-Brown-fit-into-the-cycle-of-domestic-violence?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner This week on ABC's "20/20", pop sensation Rihanna will give her account of the horrid physical abuse she received from fellow pop star and then-boyfriend Chris Brown. The couple made headlines when he was arrested for beating Rihanna... domestiv violence Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d6-How-Rihanna-and-Chris-Brown-fit-into-the-cycle-of-domestic-violence?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fort-Hood-Crisis-mental-health-and-how-to-help?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner The Fort Hood shooting is one of the largest shooting incidents to take place on a U.S. military installation. As of press time, 13 are dead and dozens are wounded after an Army psychiatrist opened fire on fellow soldiers. When tragedies li... PTSD crisis Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:34:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fort-Hood-Crisis-mental-health-and-how-to-help?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Reuniting-with-lost-family-members-relationship-building-tips?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner The holiday season may be evoking feelings of love for close family and friends. For some people, however, defining who their “family” members are is not so easy. They may have lost contact with their biological parents, separated at birt... relationships Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:43:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Reuniting-with-lost-family-members-relationship-building-tips?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Medical-Marijuana-and-Mental-Health?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner Legalizing marijuana is once again a hot topic. California and the federal government are making changes in how marijuana is viewed legally. For some states, this means residents can have not only legal medical access to marijuana; but also can le... medicla marijuana Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:18:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Medical-Marijuana-and-Mental-Health?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Combat-Depression-With-Light-Box-Therapy?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner With winter approaching, the chances of someone suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or mild depression increase. As we stated in an earlier article, the sources of this depression can come from personal situations such as lack of family con... depression Seasonal Affective Disorder Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:01:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Combat-Depression-With-Light-Box-Therapy?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Sacramento-couple-hoards-77-cats?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner Do you like cats? Many people do. If you are a cat lover, you might find a stray kitten on the street, take him in and give it a name. How about 77 of them?   This Sacramento couple did. Paul and Kathy Franco had been collecting these cats for... hoarding Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:38:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Sacramento-couple-hoards-77-cats?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d7-National-Depression-Screening-Day-Are-you-depressed?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner Depression is real  October 8 is National Depression Screening Day. Could you be depressed? Consider this scenario: You’ve lost your job. The tough economy has also put you at risk of losing your home. You’ve probably felt down... depression Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:43:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d7-National-Depression-Screening-Day-Are-you-depressed?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d3-How-Divorce-Affects-Children?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner .   Constant fighting with your spouse and a seemingly broken marriage can prompt you to think about separation or divorce. But what happens if you have children in your family? If you are considering getting a divorce and you have children, y... divorce Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:39:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d3-How-Divorce-Affects-Children?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-What-is-Seasonal-Affective-Disorder?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner       San Francisco is known for its morning fog that rolls into the bay and spreads for dozens of miles. When the sun finally rises, the fog burns off. During the winter, the fog doesn’t lift and can remain for days because... depression Seasonal Affective Disorder Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:43:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-What-is-Seasonal-Affective-Disorder?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Mackenzie-Phillips-and-the-effects-of-incest?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner        Mackenzie Phillips' book, "High on Arrival" What happens when a parent and child’s intimate relationship becomes too intimate? MacKenzie Phillips, an actress who appeared in the 1980s sitcom &ld... Incest Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:30:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Mackenzie-Phillips-and-the-effects-of-incest?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d22-San-Francisco-Good-Mood-Food?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner    Although a meal in San Fran might set you back a few dollars, a satisfying meal can also improve your mood. It’s all in the ingredients.Your mind runs off of many neurotransmitters that give your brain orders for all functions... serotonin dopamine Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:44:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d22-San-Francisco-Good-Mood-Food?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Psychology-of-football-fans-keeping-it-fun?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner Vikings fan wearing a #4 Brett Favre jersey   Escapism and healthy distractions are good for mental balance. It does no good to keep yourself rooted in your life problems 24 hours a day. Without a mental break, it is possible to succumb to t... Self esteem sports Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Psychology-of-football-fans-keeping-it-fun?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Mental-Health-and-Jaycee-Dugard?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner A  1991 picture of Jaycee Dugard held up by her stepfather   Jaycee Dugard was the unfortunate victim in one of the worst abduction stories in recent history. From police and media reports out of Antioch, California; Jacyee Dugard was k... Jaycee Dugard kidnapping depression Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:52:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Mental-Health-and-Jaycee-Dugard?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Mental-Health-101-Where-can-I-get-suicide-prevention-help-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner  The Golden Gate Bridge- an unfortunate suicide magnet The Golden Gate Bridge is among the world’s most famous attractions, netting thousands of visitors per year. Unfortunately it also the launching point for suicide attempts and comple... suicide Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:20:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Mental-Health-101-Where-can-I-get-suicide-prevention-help-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Mental-Health-101-Which-Type-of-Counselor-Should-You-See?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner Which mental health professional should you see? You have a mental health problem. You want professional help. Who do you go see? A psychologist? A psychiatrist? A counselor? A social worker?  If you have troubles telling the difference among... counselor psychiatry LCSW Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:57:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Mental-Health-101-Which-Type-of-Counselor-Should-You-See?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Saphris-approved-by-FDA-for-Schizophrenia-Bipolar-Disorder?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner  The FDA announced that the medication Saphris has been approved to treat Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder."Mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be devastating to patients and families, requiring lifelong treatment... bipolar disorder Saphris Schizophrenia Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:17:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Saphris-approved-by-FDA-for-Schizophrenia-Bipolar-Disorder?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Mental-Health-101-borderline-personality-disorder-vsbipolar-disorder?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner NIMH helps describe differences in mood and personality disorders Bipolar or Borderline? Is there a difference? After all, both types of patients seem to be moody. On the surface, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder can look very ... Bipolar Mania bipolar disorder borderline personality disorder Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:41:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Mental-Health-101-borderline-personality-disorder-vsbipolar-disorder?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Study-Computer-games-memory-training-for-seniors-can-save-billions-in-Medicare?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner  Want to save on health care during your later years? Use your computer.A study funded by the National Institute of Health shows that brain fitness actually saves money in health care costs for the elderly. Using software developed by the San Fr... San Francisco mental health news Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:53:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14054-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Study-Computer-games-memory-training-for-seniors-can-save-billions-in-Medicare?cid=exrss-SF-Mental-Health-Examiner