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When does your mental health become a problem?
One in four people are expected to experience a mental health problem, yet stigma and discrimination are still very common. Myths such as assuming mental illness is somehow down to a 'personal weakness' still exist.
How do we define mental health?
A person who is considered 'mentally healthy' is someone who can cope with the normal stresses of life and carry out the usual activities they need to in order to look after themselves; can realise their potential; and make a contribution to their community. However, your mental health or sense of 'wellbeing' doesn't always stay the same and can change in response to circumstances and stages of life.
Everyone will go through periods when they feel emotions such as stress and grief, but symptoms of mental illnesses last longer than normal and are often not a reaction to daily events. When these symptoms become severe enough to interfere with a person's ability to function, they may be considered to have a significant psychological or mental illness.
Someone with clinical depression, for example, will feel persistent and intense sadness, making them withdrawn and unmotivated. These symptoms usually develop over several weeks or months, although occasionally can come on much more rapidly.
Mental health problems are defined and classified to help experts refer people for the right care and treatment. The symptoms are grouped in two broad categories - neurotic and psychotic.
Neurotic conditions are extreme forms of 'normal' emotional experiences such as depression, anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Around one person in 10 experiences these mood disorders at any one time. Psychotic symptoms affect around one in 100 and these interfere with a person's perception of reality, impairing their thoughts and judgments. Conditions include schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Mental illness is common but fortunately most people recover or learn to live with the problem, especially if diagnosed early.
What causes mental illness?
How common are mental illnesses in the UK?
- Anxiety will affect 10% of the population
- Bipolar disorder will affect one in 100
- One in every 150 15-year-old girls will get anorexia, and one in every 1000 15-year-old boys
- 20% of people will become depressed at some point in their lives
- OCD will affect 2%
- Personality disorder will affect one in 10, though for some it won't be severe
- Schizophrenia will affect one in 100
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists
The exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known but a combination of physical, psychological and environmental factors are thought to play a role.
Many mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder can run in families, which suggests a genetic link. Experts believe many mental illnesses are linked to abnormalities in several genes that predispose people to problems, but don't on their own directly cause them. So a person can inherit a susceptibility to a condition but may not go on to develop it.
Psychological risk factors that make a person more vulnerable include suffering, neglect, loss of a parent, or experiencing abuse.
Difficult life events can then trigger a mental illness in a person who is susceptible. These stressors include illness, divorce, death of a loved one, losing a job, substance abuse, social expectations and a dysfunctional family life.
When is someone thought to be mentally ill?
A mental illness can not be 'tested' by checking blood or body fluids. Instead it is diagnosed, usually by an experienced psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, after studying a patient's symptoms and monitoring them over a period of time.
How ICD-10 classifies bipolar affective disorder:
'A disorder characterized by two or more episodes in which the patient's mood and activity levels are significantly disturbed, this disturbance consisting on some occasions of an elevation of mood and increased energy and activity (hypomania or mania) and on others of a lowering of mood and decreased energy and activity (depression). '
Many different mental illnesses can have overlapping symptoms, so it can be difficult to tell the conditions apart.
To diagnose a mental health condition, psychiatrists in the UK may refer to the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system. This lists known mental health problems and their symptoms under various sub-categories. It is updated around every 15 years.
Some experts argue that the current system relies too strongly on medical approaches for mental health problems. They say it implies the roots of emotional distress are simply in brain abnormalities and underplay the social and psychological causes of distress.
They argue that this leads to a reliance on anti-depressants and anti-psychotic drugs despite known significant side-effects and poor evidence of their effectiveness.


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Almost 50% of people hospitalized for the flu are obese
Overall, this year's flu strain seems to be hitting younger people, pregnant women, people with chronic disease and the obese hardest.
Nearly half of all adults hospitalized nationwide for flu so far this season have been obese, much higher than in other recent flu seasons, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Forty-six percent of adults hospitalized for influenza as of Jan. 4 were obese.
Joseph Bresee, a CDC influenza expert, cautioned that the number may change over time but agrees that it is high.
"I think we're seeing the same sort of pattern emerge we saw in 2009," he said.
The reported percentage of obese patients hospitalized is "a high number," said Zack Moore, a medical epidemiologist with the North Carolina Division of Public Health in Raleigh, N.C. "In previous years it's usually in the 20s and 30% range."
This season's flu is also hospitalizing more pregnant women than normal. So far this season 22% of hospitalized patients are pregnant, whereas 4.6% is the norm, Bresee said.
Researchers aren't entirely sure why these groups may be so strongly at risk, but believe it might be linked to immunological effects, said Bresee. Both obesity and pregnancy are known to alter the immune response. They also both tend to result in respiratory restrictions.
The most common complication that sends people with the flu to the hospital is pneumonia," said Lisa Winson, infectious disease physician with San Francisco General Hospital. Some of her patients have needed "to go to the intensive care unit and be on a ventilator."
In children, severe flu can result in encephalitis, when the infection reaches their brain. That can cause inflammation, seizures and convulsions.
Her hospital has not begun to restrict visitors coming to see patients, but is considering it. Several hospitals nationwide have put visitor restrictions in place. "Our nurses are screening visitors," she said.
The flu has been seen in every state, with widespread activity in 35 states, CDC reported Friday. That's 10 more than the previous week.
This year is pretty typical for the flu, which often peaks in January or February. It's still not too late to get vaccinated, Bresee said. Immunity begins to build very quickly, though it's not fully in effect for two to three weeks.
The flu's highest activity levels are in 14 states, mostly in the South and Southwest, according to CDC.
Flu season is by no means over, Bresee said. "I expect this will go on for quite a few more weeks longer. The average flu season is 10 to 12 weeks, and we're only a few weeks into it now."
The vast majority of flu cases in the nation are with the H1N1 flu strain, which caused an international pandemic during the 2009-2010 flu season. The CDC estimated that 8,870 to 18,300 H1N1-related deaths occurred during that outbreak in the USA.
This year's flu strain seems to affect people between the ages of 18 and 64 most strongly. Sixty-one percent of people hospitalized for the flu were in that age range, even though the people most likely to fall ill with the flu were under 4 or 65 and older.
The most commonly reported underlying medical conditions among adults hospitalized with the flu were obesity, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease and asthma, according to CDC.
Overall, this year's flu strain seems to be hitting younger people, pregnant women, people with chronic disease and the obese hardest.
Nationally, 10 children have died from the flu so far, according to the CDC.
States are only required to report children's deaths from the flu, so there are no national statistics for adults. However, North Carolina began requiring doctors to report adult deaths in 2009, so its statistics offer a glimpse into what groups the flu is affecting most strongly.
"This year we're seeing a lot of deaths in young adults and middle-aged adults more than older adults," said Moore.
So far this flu season, 21 adults in the state have died. Only two of them were over 65.
That compares with a total of 59 adults who died in North Carolina during last year's flu season, the vast majority of whom were over 65.
"So the big difference this year is not so much the numbers as the groups affected," Moore said.
The H1N1 flu variant first emerged in 2009. No flu variants similar to it had circulated since 1958, when it killed an estimated 69,800 people in the United States.
"That's probably why we don't see it in the elderly as much because people born before then have some residual protection. But you can't rely on it — they still need to be vaccinated," Moore said.
While H1N1 has continued to circulate worldwide since 2009, this is the first North American flu season since then in which it's been the main circulating strain.

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Wow! According to Gallup 40% of Americans still have strict Creationist beliefs. While this number is down over recent years, 40% is still a lot of willful ignorance. Frank Newport, Editor in Chief of Gallup, interprets this to mean that overall beliefs in the origin of humanity et. al. is the same as it was back in the 1980's
40% of Americans still hold strict Creationist beliefs
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This'll at least make it a bit harder for them to change the phrasing of the pledge to 'HERP DERP under God'.
Wow, 40% is a lot. I don't have the stats for Germany but I guess it'll be less than 10%. I may be wrong though but none of my course mates back on campus, colleagues and golfers buy into this primitive belief.
Those Amerrikuns are way behind in regards to evolution, of course I could point and laugh but I know for a fact that the amount of New Age woo woo is ten times worse here in the Netherlands.
So, can we come to some agreement here where I'm allowed to point and laugh at fundamentalist Christian "Amerrikuns" while being safe from criticism against idiots in my own country?
Yeah, just focus on the fundie bit instead of their location. XD
I prefer to make fun of Americans, it's more fun and more demanding, fundies can make fun of themselves, they don't need me to look ridiculous.
Yeah, but it's less fair, too. Opens you up to all kinds of accusations of bigotry.
I learned that lesson the hard way! XD I started out like that too, thanks to a father who lists contempt for Americans among his numerous brain-wrongs, and now I'm dating a Baptist girl in Minnesota. Go figure.
I tend to make fun of everything and everyone, especially things that demand some kind of respect. Not because I feel that my (comical) criticism are valid, or that they hold some deeper meaning, simply and only because I think it's funny.
Some of the most patriotic Americans (in my opinion) have been highly critical towards American society, and most Americans that I know of seem to enjoy a good joke about their country as much as the next person.
Fundies however, tend to be extremely sensitive to criticism and cannot differentiate between a joke and an insult. That's why I tend to stay away from making fun of them, especially in person. In my experience it's really more of a one way street in comparison to the interaction that I enjoy with people that can take a joke.
It's much more demanding (and fun) to ridicule a person that is not easily offended and who is also capable of using ridicule himself.
You're right. ^_^ I guess it's more of a personal thing - the guy who taught me to laugh at Americans as a kid went on to mime machine-gunning chavs through the car window, which is a great way to show a kid that thinking like you is a bad idea. XD
I dunno about making fun of everything. Regardless of whether it makes you a dick (for the record, as far as I'm concerned it doesn't) it'll make a lot of people think you are, which will make it that much harder to get anything done when collaboration's called for. Plus, if I took the mickey out've everything I find daft, I'd never have time for anything else - so unless it blunders into my path I tend to leave stuff alone.
I have to say, the best reaction I ever got from mocking a fundie was actually in person. He had one of those Don't Let Darwin Make A Monkey Out Of You posters, and I shouted over 'We're apes, you chump' in a sort of good-natured way. This guy comes straight back without missing a beat with 'Who are you calling a chump, chimp?'
I had to salute that one. XD Stolen from Roger Rabbit, but perfect delivery.
"So, can we come to some agreement here where I'm allowed to point and laugh at fundamentalist Christian "Amerrikuns" while being safe from criticism against idiots in my own country?"
It's a safe bet that at least 40% of Americans won't have a freaking clue about anything having to do with the Netherlands. ;)
If it's that same 40%, they might even think it's a euphemism for genitalia and chide you with a bible verse for saying it.
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Tech Students on Statewide Student Panel on Public Policy
by Roger Renteria
SOCORRO, N.M., July 24, 2008 -- New Mexico Tech students Kaoutar Abbou Oucherif, Toby Sachs Quintana and Isaac Simmons will join other college students from around the state for the inaugural Domenici Public Policy Conference at New Mexico State University from August 20 to 22.
Abbou Oucherif is majoring in chemical engineering, class of fall 2009; Sachs Quintana is majoring in materials engineering, class of fall 2008; and Simmons is majoring in civil engineering, class of fall 2009.
Students from Tech will join their counterparts from New Mexico State University, Dona Ana Community College, University of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University and Western New Mexico University to review academic papers written by presenters and ask questions of their research.
"We are very fortunate to have support and participation from other universities in this statewide effort to honor Senator Domenici's contributions to New Mexico," said Garrey Carruthers, NMSU vice president for economic development and chair of the Pete V. Domenici Legacy.
NMSU announced that U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Chris Dodd would join a prominent list of speakers at the conference. Those speaking at the conference include Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker, III, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, former U.S. Representative Manuel Lujan, Jr. and U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman, along with a host of other local and national leaders.
The conference will close with a free picnic and free concert performed by Randy Travis. NMSU will waive the conference registration fees until the deadline on August 1.
Registration is available online at the conference Web site, domenici.nmsu.edu. Registration is required for most conference events. The opening ceremony Thursday morning, Chris Dodd's speech Thursday evening, the picnic Friday morning and the Randy Travis concert Friday afternoon are free and open to the public. A complete conference agenda can be found on the Domenici Conference Web site, where the public is encouraged to sign up for public events.
Other confirmed conference speakers include Paul Robinson, former ambassador and president emeritus of Sandia National Laboratories; Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; William Hoagland, a former member of Domenici's staff; and Siegfried Hecker, co-director of the Center for International Security and Cooperation.


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Jennifer Lawrence Owns It in 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' TV Trailer [VIDEO]
The TV trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' out Nov. 22, is a bit subdued when it comes to action and adventure, and it has to be, since it is airing on the small screen, where more (read: younger) eyeballs are able to stumble across it.
But make no mistake. It's Lawrence's film, it's her trailer and she owns it.
Sure, some of the visuals are grand and arresting, especially images of J. Law as Katniss Everdeen, wearing a flaming dress. But for the space of 60 seconds, the clip examines characters and relationships.
The scenes often capture Lawrence's brooding eyes and her character's relationships with her family and with those around her take center stage. You can't cram a lifetime (or a two-hour film) into a minute-long TV spot, but the producers and marketing folks sure did try with this one.
And yes, that's Liam Hemsworth in the beginning. He plays Gale so yes, he does have other roles and aspirations in life besides that of Miley Cyrus' ex-fiance. With the film expected to rake in mega bucks at the box office, Hemsworth's star is on the ascent and could veritably eclipse that of his former future wife.


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The CCVFRA provides essential services for the member companies, including (but certainly not limited to)
We may wear many different uniforms, but our goal is the same – to provide the citizens of Culpeper County with the high quality VOLUNTEER emergency services – both fire suppression and emergency medical services – through the use of dedicated, trained volunteers.
As of January, 2011, the volunteer system in Culpeper has 295 active volunteers, 300 support members, and 1 paid member. A conservative estimate of the current replacement value of volunteer assets alone would be $27 million dollars ($11.6 million in equipment and $16 million in structures). To replace the volunteers with a paid staff that could handle the area would cost the tax payers an additional $15-$20 million annually.
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For once, Rihanna has some naked photos that weren't self-snapped. While on vacation in her native Barbados over the holidays, some creepy photog took Kate Middleton-style nude photos of the Bajan beauty in her hotel room.
It's unclear whether or not Rihanna, who has admitted previously that she has no problem with nudity (evident from her own Instagram account), was aware she was being photographed. In a few shots, she bends over, baring her rear end to the camera. In others, she's topless. Apparently the shots were taken while the singer was switching from one bikini to another -- with a break in between to (of course) toke up.
Though the shots look like they were obtained by a telephoto lens, it's worth noting that in a few of them, RiRi appears to be looking right into the camera. Then again, depending on how potent her spliff was, she may have just been spacing out.
In the non-bikini and clothed shots, Rihanna also rocks a charming robed that reads "FUCT." Cute!
Watch the Rihanna 'Diamonds' Video


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Adam Lambert Honored With GLAAD Media Award, References Himself a Lot in Acceptance Speech [Video]
Adam Lambert was honored with the Davidson / Valenti Award at the GLAAD Media Awards this weekend (May 11). The accolade celebrates a member of the LGBT community who has made a critical and visible difference in helping to promote equal rights. Lambert delivered a lively and brilliant acceptance speech, one that was incredibly self-referential, but in the right way. It was an acceptance speech with a theme of acceptance -- how "meta" of him.
But in all seriousness, Glambert implored the media to encourage a message of acceptance and to adopt a mode of open-mindedness when it comes to this community.
After receiving his award from the Spice Girls' Mel B (aka Scary Spice) in San Francisco, the singer joked about how he "almost" won 'American Idol,' only to became a public figure, and an openly gay one at that. Such status comes with both responsibility and loads of opinion, from fans, family, record label personnel and political communities. He then sang the hook of his big hit, half-singing, half-asking "What do you want from me?," to emphasize how it's difficult to maintain an objective media profile when you're gay, since there are so many factions of people out there scrutinizing your every move. Still, he soldiers on, thanks to the work of Stonewall generation.
He also pointed out that there will always be challenges when it comes to acceptance, but kids are having the courage and ability to come out earlier in their lives, which is a big deal since that means there is more acceptance now than ever. He sees things as having gotten better.
Glambert emphasized that all people must spread a message of acceptance. Amen to that!
Lambert and Frank Ocean (the latter came out as bisexual on his Tumblr last year), tied in the Outstanding Musical Artist category.


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Research & Analysis by Joyce Nicholas
Source, Form, and Amount of In-kind Support and Maintenance Received by Supplemental Security Income Applicants and Recipients
This article examines the in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) received by Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program applicants and recipients. Social Security defines ISM as unearned income received by SSI applicants and recipients in the form of food and/or shelter from anyone living within or outside their households. About 9 percent of SSI recipients have their benefit rates reduced because of ISM during any given year. Using data from the Modernized SSI Claims System, the author quantifies the source, form, and amount of ISM received by SSI recipients. The article reveals that SSI recipients are more likely to receive ISM from outside than inside their homes, receive assistance in the form of shelter rather than food, and allege assistance that is equal to or less than the current ISM caps.
Prevalence, Characteristics, and Poverty Status of Supplemental Security Income Multirecipients
This article looks at Supplemental Security Income (SSI) multirecipients. Using matched administrative and survey data, the author quantifies the prevalence of SSI recipients who live with other recipients (not including an SSI-eligible spouse). The author also conducts family- and household-level analyses to shed light on the social and economic characteristics of SSI multirecipients. The article reveals that SSI multirecipients represent about one-fifth of the SSI population and that their poverty rates vary according to family and household composition characteristics.
Elderly Poverty and Supplemental Security Income, 2002–2005
This article is an extension of work reported in an earlier article entitled, "Elderly Poverty and Supplemental Security Income" (Social Security Bulletin 69(1): 45–73). Like the original work, the present study looks at the consequences of obtaining estimates of the prevalence of poverty among persons aged 65 or older by using administrative data to adjust incomes reported in the Current Population Survey. The original article looked at incomes in 2002; the present one covers measures of absolute and relative poverty status of the elderly during the 2003–2005 period. Again, we find that inclusion of administrative data presents challenges, but under the methodology we adopt, such adjustments lower estimated official poverty overall and increase estimated poverty rates for elderly SSI recipients by correcting for the misreporting of SSI, OASDI, and earnings receipt by CPS respondents.
Elderly Poverty and Supplemental Security Income
Provided here are the absolute and relative poverty status of 2002 elderly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Official poverty estimates are generated from the Current Population Survey's Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS/ASEC). The poverty study presented here differs from previous studies in that it is based on CPS/ASEC income and weight records conditionally adjusted by matching Social Security administrative data. This effort improves the coverage of SSI receipt and the accuracy of SSI estimates. The adjusted CPS/administrative matched data reveal lower 2002 poverty rates among elderly persons (with and without SSI payments) than those generated from the unadjusted CPS/ASEC data.


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