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First, Reduce Harm
Faced with a horrific drug problem, Vancouver is trying a radical experiment: Let junkies be junkies.
Doctor: Vets Need More Basic Training
A Veterans Administration psychiatrist and researcher offers a revamped model for treatment of returning soldiers…
America’s Mental Health (Care) Is Getting Worse
Despite the unanimity that the system is broken, few agree on what will fix it.
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Getting a Handle on Why We Sleep
Written by: Michael Haederle, Tuesday 25 November 2008 - 09:10 AM 
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New research shows just how harmful insomnia is and how necessary sleep remains.
Mental Illness Champions Found Down Under
Written by: Marcia Meier, Thursday 20 November 2008 - 17:00 PM 1 Comments
Australian government to spend $5 billion over five years to improve its mental health services.
David's Mirror: Illusions and Pain Perception
Written by: Lisa Conti, Thursday 20 November 2008 - 11:43 AM 0 Comments
A mirror and massage curtail pain in a case where strong and dangerous pain drugs had failed.
Recovery Model Shows Promise in Helping Mentally Ill
Written by: Marcia Meier, Wednesday 19 November 2008 - 10:10 AM 2 Comments
Some programs show great promise — but they haven’t been propagated.
Billions Haven’t a Pot to You-Know-What In
Written by: David Richardson, Wednesday 19 November 2008 - 00:00 AM 0 Comments
For World Toilet Day (Nov. 19), we offer a chat with the author of the new book The Big Necessity.
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