309.28 Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
State of California - Mental Health Web Site
Board of Behavioral Services - State of CA
Forensic Psychiatry Web Site - Dr. Reid
It isn't unusual for someone's emotional distress to become quite severe. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic, debilitating condition that may involve excessive--sometimes 40 hours a week--and unrealistic worry and tension for at least 6 months, serious aches and pains, stomach trouble, insomnia, dizziness, irritability, unhappiness, poor concentration or other symptoms. The "worry" of people with GAD is more extensive and devastating than ordinary worries, e.g. 50% have trouble sleeping, 90% say it interferes with daily life and 60% with relationships, and 70% have always been an out-of-control worrier.
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Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health
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Bi-Polar
Parent Version of the Young Mania Rating Scale (P-YMRS)Take a depression screening test from Blue Shield
Take the Bipolar Disorder Assessment
Depression and Bi Polar Alliance Web Site
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
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The Consensus Project Report, reflects the results of a series of meetings among 100 of the most respected criminal justice and mental health practitioners in the country.
Panic Attack - ONLINE Support Group
web md.com/schizophrenia/
Delusional Disorder Wikipedia Mental Health.org of New Zealand
What Causes Psychotic Disorders?
The exact cause of psychotic disorders is not known, but researchers believe that many factors may play a role. Some psychotic disorders tend to run in families, suggesting that the tendency, or likelihood, to develop the disorder may be inherited. Environmental factors may also play a role in their development, including stress, drug abuse and major life changes.
These disorders most often first appear when a person is in his or her late teens, 20s or 30s.Living and Coping
Living With Schizophrenia
Through research, many advances have been made in improving lives of people struggling with schizophrenia. This article puts it in perspective.
Coping With Stigma of Mental Illness
Though society is more accepting, mental illness can still carry a stigma. Here are steps to help you cope.
Schizophrenia Outlook: A Time for Hope
With new medications and research, this is a time for hope. Read about three predictors that help determine how well a person will do.
Schizophrenia Disability Laws
If you have a mental illness, you are protected under certain federal laws. Read on to learn more.
One man's story of mental illness and self-expression through painting. His story has inspired others.
Gain insights into the mind and world of a woman with schizophrenia. This link will take you to a nonprofit web site that helps educate about schizophrenia.
Senior Citizens Legal Hotlinesenior legal hot ine.org/ 551-2140; 800-222-1753
Services provided: Free legal advice, information and referrals provided by an attorney or paralegal.
Eligibility: 60 years of age or older.
Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
pai-ca.org/
488-9950 1-800-719-5798 (TTY)
Services provided: Legal services to people with developmental, mental or other disabilities, including: Information, referral, technical assistance, investigation of abuse/neglect, and direct legal representation in administrative and judicial proceedings to establish and enforce disability-related legal and service rights.
Eligibility: Call for an interview.
Disability & Employment Rights Advocacy:
lsnc-cap.org/ 491-0516 or 800-444-6188
Services provided: Information regarding rights and benefits available from the Dept. of Rehabilitation and American's with Disabilities Act issues under Title I.
ADA Information Line:
us doj.gov/ 800-514-0301; (TTY) 800-514-0383
Services provided: general ADA information, answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or information about filing a complaint.
