Recovery and Mental Health

Article by Katrina Holgate Miller

Have you ever awakened in a terror, only to realize that the horrifying fate you had just witnessed was only a nightmare? How would life be different if nightmares were real? Perhaps there would be no more tomorrows, where you could continue to live with those you love and continue to do what you love doing. Zap

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Article by Robert Pasquill

Several years ago I read 2 books which introduced me to many fish oil health benefits. One was dealing with the Eskimo people and the good effects of their rich diet of fish. This was my baptism into the world of omega3 fatty acids. I found this material very interesting because at the time I was fighting for my life as a sufferer of cancer. The second book I read was by a Dr Erasmus, who proved conclusively that the right kind of fats do possess healing powers.

Those Eskimo researchers tried out the fatty acid diet of the Eskimo’s upon themselves and were able to monitor the results and thus discover, what would eventually lead to a host of omega3 benefits, which would go beyond heart and joints and would encompass the entire human body.

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Bipolar Disorder Health Byte


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Young people have mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that are real, painful, and costly. They are sources of stress for children and their families, schools and communities.


The number of young people and their families who are affected by mental, emotional and behavioral disorders is significant. As many as one in five children and adolescents may have a mental health disorder that requires treatment.


Mental health disorders in children and adolescents are caused by biology, environment or a combination. Examples of biological factors are genetics, chemical imbalances and damage to the central nervous system, such as a head injury.

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Health Link: Bipolar Disorder


Dr. John McClellan discusses Bipolar disorder in children. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder than can cause children to have severe mood swings.

Very difficult to understand, distinguish between the disorders. Book is even more confusing!!!! What is the most important points on mental health disorders? Delusions, Delirium, Alzheimers, Schzophenia, Depression, Bipolar – Manic depression vs. hypomania? So boring…..and confusing!! Please help if can. LVN training in RN program w/ no psych experience.

I’ve heard from a lot of people that they can’t get health insurance because they have bipolar disorder (type ii) like me, but if I’m covered under my parents insurance currently. Then when I finish college and go out on my own, will my past medical history prevent me from obtaining my own insurance?

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