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Some of the greatest minds in history have belonged to individuals who faced mental challenges. Anyone can have a form of mental illness, and perhaps not even recognize it. Maintaining good mental health is the key.
Mental health plan decried in Norman
NORMAN — Hundreds of people suffering from mental illness and addiction will go untreated if the state-run Norman Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center is closed, mental health professionals say.
Oklahoma experts look at antidepressants
As soon as news hit that the alleged Fort Hood, Texas, shooter was a military psychiatrist, a disturbing thought struck Oklahoma psychologist Gail Poyner.
Attorney says teen requires treatment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said.
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Oklahoma experts look at antidepressants
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As soon as news hit that the alleged Fort Hood, Texas, shooter was a military psychiatrist, a disturbing thought struck Oklahoma psychologist Gail Poyner. "I wondered if.... "I think it...
Mental health plan decried in Norman
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NORMAN — Hundreds of people suffering from mental illness and addiction will go untreated if the state-run Norman Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center is closed, mental health professionals say....
Questions remain about risk to public
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The debate over whether antidepressants play a role in suicides and homicides has taken twists and turns over the years. Drug company GlaxoSmithKline sent a letter in May 2006 to health care...
Ex-patient says Norman center saved his life
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NORMAN — A Norman man says he had seven drunken driving charges and tried suicide three times before finding help at Norman Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center. "I’d either be dead...
Mental health cases tax police, emergency workers
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Attorney says teen requires treatment
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said....
Oklahoma meetings violation charged by group
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
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A state employees group has filed a complaint alleging the state Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Department "blatantly violated” the state’s Open Meeting Act when its...
Fired therapist: Stressed Marines get shoddy care
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
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Ga. mental hospital stops admitting patients
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
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Oklahoma families urge change in care for mentally ill
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
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Considering a person’s past medical illness diagnosis should be a factor in getting someone committed for emergency treatment, several family members told a legislative panel Thursday....



