Monthly Archives: October 2009

NAMI Issues “Stigma Alert” Over Inaccurate and Offensive Halloween Costumes, Attractions

National Alliance on Mental Illness opposes Halloween costumes, attractions that perpetuate mental health illness stereotypes

Medicadepot.com Supplying the Newest Products on The Market

Medicadepot.com supplies the most cutting edge injectable products to the wrinkle correction market in the USA which are making an impact on traditional sales.

Progress Made in Spinal Cord Injury Research

Researchers in San Diego might have discovered a way to do what was previously thought impossible: to train nerves to properly regenerate themselves.

Children Succeed Welcomes New Research and Development Consultant for Autism Games

On October 30, 2009, Dr. Kathleen Linnane joined Children Succeed, an online company involved in the development and production of research-based games for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

NAMI Calls for Increase in Funding for National Institutes of Health

NAMI joins patient advocates in asking White House to support resources for NIMH

NAMI Applauds NPR Story Highlighting Mental Health On Campus

National Alliance on Mental Illness “On Campus” resource available to college students

Hollywood Celebrities Will Don Their Denim and Diamonds this Saturday to Help Raise Autism Awareness and Funds for Children in Need

The 4th Annual Denim and Diamonds event, hosted by Autism Care and Treatment, will be held this Saturday, October 24th in Hidden Hills, California.

Social Workers Receive National Honors for Dating Site for Adults with Mental Illness

Social workers Elizabeth Barrett of New Mexico and Michael Apgar of Colorado accepted a 2009 Reintegration Award from Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE LLY) for TrueAcceptance.com. The Awards honor outstanding achievements and contributions.

Preferred Care at Home to Hold Free Memory Screenings

National Event Stresses the Importance of Proper Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease though Memory Screenings

Christina Pratt Talks about Shamanism and Transforming Depression on Her Radio Show on October 28

On her radio show “Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing, Christina Pratt, talks about how shamanic practices can be an alternative means to coping with depression.