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Day Nineteen: Environment and nature in treating mental illness
It is well documented that experiencing nature is one of the best ways to feel better. The positive impact of getting outdoors, breathing fresh air or hearing a bubbling brook cannot be overstated.
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Day Eighteen: Connecticut NAMI Walk
2013 marks the 10th Anniversary of NAMI Walks.
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Day Seventeen: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that occurs in relation to changes in the length of daylight hours. The onset of an episode therefore typically occurs in the fall or winter.
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Day Sixteen: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a combination of CBT and acceptance-based interventions.
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Day Fifteen: Suicide Prevention
Approximately 30,000 people commit suicide in the U.S. each year. It is the 11th most common cause of death.
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Day Fourteen: Chronic Pain and Addiction
Chronic pain is often treated with opioids to relieve discomfort. However, the combination of sustained, chronic pain with opioid misuse and addiction presents a major U.S. health crisis.
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Day Thirteen: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
Substance use refers to the harmful use of psychoactive substances for mood-altering purposes, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
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Day Twelve: SAMHSA National Prevention Week
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is sponsoring National Prevention Week to increase public awareness of, and around, substance abuse and mental health issues.
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Day Eleven: Adolescent Onset of Mental Illness
Approximately one out of five adolescents has a diagnosable mental illness, yet only 33% are treated.
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Day Ten: Eating Disorders
An eating disorder causes serious disturbance to the everyday diet. Patients either limit food intake or severely overeat.
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Day Nine: Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are characterized by persistent, excessive and unrealistic worry about everyday things that lasts at least six months.
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Day Eight: Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe and complex mental illness marked by characteristic changes in thinking, emotions and behavior.
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Day Seven: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a severe mental illness in which people go back and forth or "swing" between periods of a very good mood and an irritable mood or depression.
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Day Six: Depression
Depression is diagnosed when a person feels discouraged, sad, hopeless, unmotivated or disinterested in life in general - and it lasts for more than two weeks. Feelings interfere with daily activities, such as taking care of family, spending time with friends, or going to work or school.
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Day Five: What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy or "talk therapy" is a way to treat people with a psychiatric illness by helping them understand their illness. It helps manage symptoms better, can support both recovery and functioning in everyday life.
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Day Four: What are Co-Occurring or Dual Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders, or dual disorders, mean that the person has two or more psychiatric diagnoses - for example, depression and substance use.
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Day Three: What are Persistent Psychiatric Disorders?
With persistent psychiatric disorders, a person can no longer function in daily life and may even harm him/herself or others. It could include an illness like bipolar disorder, substance use or addiction.
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Day Two: Common Mental Illness Symptoms
It is impossible to list all common mental illness symptoms. Each illness has its own manifestations and no list is at all complete. However, there are some symptoms that always require medical examination.
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Day One: Mental Illness vs. Mental Health
"Mental illness" and "mental health" are not the same, although they are often misused interchangeably. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they are related psychological states that fall along a spectrum.
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Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental illness, a group of disorders that are still widely misunderstood and greatly stigmatized. If you or a loved one is facing mental illness,
you are not alone.
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Join us for a screening of Joe Pantoliano's documentary, No Kidding, Me Too!
April 23, 2013 at 6pm - Wilton High School
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When is one drink too many? For men, more than 14 drinks per week. For women, more than 7 drinks per week.
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Director of Social Work, Janet Isdaner, was recently thanked by the local Al Anon chapter for her support.
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The Dinner Table: A Great Place to Detect if Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder
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As a community, the Sandy Hook area has suffered an unspeakable loss of previously unimaginable proportions.
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Thanks to over 500 guests and contributors to our 2012 Gala, nearly $1 million was raised for scholarships for patients needing financial assistance to receive residential treatment at Silver Hill Hospital.
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The chapel has played an important part role at Silver Hill for 50 years. Faith and spirituality helps everyone during the holiday season.
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The Silver Hill Hospital Gala will honor the legendary musician Neil Sedaka. This amazing night will include Martha Stewart as mistress of ceremonies, dinner, dancing and a special performance by honoree Neil Sedaka.
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Silver Hill Hospital announces the opening of the Chronic Pain and Addiction Center, an intensive residential treatment program for patients with pain who have become addicted to opioid medications. Dr. Seddon R. Savage, President of the American Pain Society, is the Medical Director.
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On November 3rd Cipriani 42nd Street was once again the site of a magnificent black-tie benefit for Silver Hill Hospital. This fabulous event raised funds for scholarships for people in need of financial assistance to receive residential treatment at the hospital.
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Silver Hill Hospital proudly announces an extensive renovation of Scavetta House, the hospital's residence for men in the Addiction and Dual Disorders Transitional Living Programs. This impressive, nine month project was undertaken as part of the hospital's Master Plan to dramatically improve campus facilities and grounds.
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