60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of MentalHelp.net Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:45:39 -0700 MentalHelp.net http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of MentalHelp.net Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of MentalHelp.net Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm MentalHelp.Net addresses the controversial email from Dr. Norma Perez and urges better care for soldiers at VA Hospitals. [PRWeb Jun 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:16:38 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An April 2008 private study found that at least 300,000 American military personnel are suffering from PTSD but according to Pentagon findings only 40,000 veterans have been officially diagnosed. Mark Dombeck, PhD, Director of MentalHelp.net, says that PTSD can be challenging to identify. He adds that this may be the reasoning behind Dr. Perez's controversial email. PTSD is a reaction to violent, dangerous trauma that causes intense stress and fear. The intensity of his or her experience causes the trauma to be written into the victim's memory. Veterans suffering from PTSD are unable to turn off obsessive thoughts about their experiences and so are forced to re-live their fear and horror over and over again. People suffering with PTSD often present with the following symptoms: • Dissociation • Intrusive trauma memories at inconvenient times • Intense clarify of recall • Nightmares or hallucinations • Substance abuse • Reclusive behavior and avoidance • Jumpiness, heightened startle response • Hyperawareness • Guilt over surviving trauma Treatments for PTSD include medications and psychotherapy. Accurately diagnosing PTSD can be a time-consuming process and patients need support while they wait for their official diagnosis. Adjustment Disorder can be used as a temporary label for a veteran whose testing is not yet complete but who needs services. "Adjustment Disorder is a stress disorder in its own right," says Dr. Dombeck. "When it's used to address the need for further testing then it's an appropriate diagnosis. But if it's used for political purposes - like to save the VA from having to pay out money to a disabled veteran - then that amounts to malpractice." Dr. Dombeck says he is sympathetic to the challenges of the Veteran's Administration but adds that his first concern is for struggling veterans and their need for effective, ongoing mental health support. "In our current war-time circumstances the serious issue is how quickly can veterans can get the care they need to address their healthcare concerns," says Dr. Dombeck. "We're happy to fund the actions... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm]]> Mark Dombeck Mental Health Web Site Addresses Differences in Diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder and PTSD in Veterans Mental Health Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An April 2008 private study found that at least 300,000 American military personnel are suffering from PTSD but according to Pentagon findings only 40,000 veterans have been officially diagnosed. Mark Dombeck, PhD, Director of MentalHelp.net, says that PTSD can be challenging to identify. He adds that this may be the reasoning behind Dr. Perez's controversial email. PTSD is a reaction to violent, dangerous trauma that causes intense stress and fear. The intensity of his or her experience causes the trauma to be written into the victim's memory. Veterans suffering from PTSD are unable to turn off obsessive thoughts about their experiences and so are forced to re-live their fear and horror over and over again. People suffering with PTSD often present with the following symptoms: • Dissociation • Intrusive trauma memories at inconvenient times • Intense clarify of recall • Nightmares or hallucinations • Substance abuse • Reclusive behavior and avoidance • Jumpiness, heightened startle response • Hyperawareness • Guilt over surviving trauma Treatments for PTSD include medications and psychotherapy. Accurately diagnosing PTSD can be a time-consuming process and patients need support while they wait for their official diagnosis. Adjustment Disorder can be used as a temporary label for a veteran whose testing is not yet complete but who needs services. "Adjustment Disorder is a stress disorder in its own right," says Dr. Dombeck. "When it's used to address the need for further testing then it's an appropriate diagnosis. But if it's used for political purposes - like to save the VA from having to pay out money to a disabled veteran - then that amounts to malpractice." Dr. Dombeck says he is sympathetic to the challenges of the Veteran's Administration but adds that his first concern is for struggling veterans and their need for effective, ongoing mental health support. "In our current war-time circumstances the serious issue is how quickly can veterans can get the care they need to address their healthcare concerns," says Dr. Dombeck. "We're happy to fund the actions... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm With Congress wrestling with mental health funding issues and increasing public awareness of soldiers' suicide rates and depression, MentalHelp.net offers free online information from mental health experts. [PRWeb May 19, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 17:53:22 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com suicide, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health issues related to the Iraq war," Mark Dombeck, Ph.D., founder of MentalHelp.net said. "The number of Iraq war veterans needing mental health care continues to rise sharply." "MentalHelp.net is an excellent resource for finding information on certain mental illnesses and disorders. MentalHelp.net's mission is to help educate the public about mental illness and the importance of treatment," he added. "Mental health is an integral part of health care, but is often overlooked because of inaccessibility. Many people are not sure if they need help, and that is where the material at MentalHelp.net comes in. From symptoms of certain mental illnesses and disorders, to living with someone who has a mental illness, MentalHelp.net is an excellent free resource for anything regarding mental illnesses." Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D and an editor at the site added, "Many soldiers coming home from war are in desperate need of help from a therapist, but many think they do not need the help. MentalHelp.Net has a plethora of articles about disorders and mental illnesses that may be affecting veterans. Two common ones are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression." "There are a variety of other issues that can arise when a soldier returns from war, and MentalHelp.net has information on these as well. These articles can help not only the veterans themselves, but the families of these veterans. Family members can access hundred of articles explaining a mental illness or disorder and learn the symptoms so they can help their loved one" Riess explained. "PTSD is very common among veterans and can be treated in a variety of ways. Some can be helped by therapy visits, and others can be helped by medication. Recent statistics show that one in five soldiers returning from war suffer from PTSD. Left untreated, serious consequences can occur," added Dombeck. "MentalHelp.net strives to get the word out to the public about the importance of treatment for these issues and get our veterans the help that they need." MentalHelp.net has a therapist finder feature on their website that allows anyone to search for a therapist in their area based on the issue for which they would be seen. Veterans and family members alike can use this feature to locate a mental health professional who will be able to provide the services needed. Other features on the MentalHelp.net website are question and answer sections, an online mental help support community where people can give and receive advice on certain mental illnesses, and blogs written by mental health... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm]]> Mark Dombeck Mental Health Awareness and Education Website Offers Free Information for Veterans and Their Families Dealing With Suicide and Depression suicide, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health issues related to the Iraq war," Mark Dombeck, Ph.D., founder of MentalHelp.net said. "The number of Iraq war veterans needing mental health care continues to rise sharply." "MentalHelp.net is an excellent resource for finding information on certain mental illnesses and disorders. MentalHelp.net's mission is to help educate the public about mental illness and the importance of treatment," he added. "Mental health is an integral part of health care, but is often overlooked because of inaccessibility. Many people are not sure if they need help, and that is where the material at MentalHelp.net comes in. From symptoms of certain mental illnesses and disorders, to living with someone who has a mental illness, MentalHelp.net is an excellent free resource for anything regarding mental illnesses." Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D and an editor at the site added, "Many soldiers coming home from war are in desperate need of help from a therapist, but many think they do not need the help. MentalHelp.Net has a plethora of articles about disorders and mental illnesses that may be affecting veterans. Two common ones are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression." "There are a variety of other issues that can arise when a soldier returns from war, and MentalHelp.net has information on these as well. These articles can help not only the veterans themselves, but the families of these veterans. Family members can access hundred of articles explaining a mental illness or disorder and learn the symptoms so they can help their loved one" Riess explained. "PTSD is very common among veterans and can be treated in a variety of ways. Some can be helped by therapy visits, and others can be helped by medication. Recent statistics show that one in five soldiers returning from war suffer from PTSD. Left untreated, serious consequences can occur," added Dombeck. "MentalHelp.net strives to get the word out to the public about the importance of treatment for these issues and get our veterans the help that they need." MentalHelp.net has a therapist finder feature on their website that allows anyone to search for a therapist in their area based on the issue for which they would be seen. Veterans and family members alike can use this feature to locate a mental health professional who will be able to provide the services needed. Other features on the MentalHelp.net website are question and answer sections, an online mental help support community where people can give and receive advice on certain mental illnesses, and blogs written by mental health... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm]]> 00:15:00 no