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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.
Jackie Shaw, executive director, left, credits the work and dedication of the staff of Edmond Family Counseling Inc. for its success as it marks its 35th anniversary. The staff includes, from second left, counselors Belinda Crosier and Carrie Kyger, research development coordinator Donna Bell and receptionist Clydene Marshall. PHOTO BY JOHN A. WILLIAMS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Edmond counseling center remains on track
EDMOND — A lot can change in 35 years. Consider Edmond Family Counseling Inc.
Oklahoma City police learning to help people in crisis
Oklahoma City police began looking for a new way of dealing with people suffering from mental illness in 2001 after "a number of unfortunate deaths.”
Trauma victims find comfort at retreat
STILLWATER — Just east of Stillwater at a wilderness retreat, 25 women gathered recently to focus on overcoming traumas. Most were recovering from lingering effects of sexual abuse or rape.
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IN BRIEF
Sun, Jul 5, 2009
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MUSKOGEE Woman gets Aid after fire An 82-year-old Muskogee woman says she is grateful for help she received from her neighbor, her relative and her church after losing nearly all her possessions...
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MUSKOGEE Woman gets Aid after fire An 82-year-old Muskogee woman says she is grateful for help she received from her neighbor, her relative and her church after losing nearly all her possessions...
Genetics doesn’t account for all schizophrenia cases
Sun, Jul 5, 2009
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WASHINGTON — A handful of typos in a mysterious region of the human genetic code are connected to a slightly higher risk of schizophrenia, recent studies show. In a first-of-its-kind look at...
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WASHINGTON — A handful of typos in a mysterious region of the human genetic code are connected to a slightly higher risk of schizophrenia, recent studies show. In a first-of-its-kind look at...
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Mon, Jul 6, 2009
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Generations living together more It’s a growing trend across the country, and in Oklahoma and Canadian counties: Adult children are moving their aging parents into their homes. According to...
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Generations living together more It’s a growing trend across the country, and in Oklahoma and Canadian counties: Adult children are moving their aging parents into their homes. According to...
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Mon, Jul 6, 2009
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Learn about Earhart See the Amelia Earhart collection of flight gear and artifacts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots, 4300 Amelia Earhart Drive. For more...
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Learn about Earhart See the Amelia Earhart collection of flight gear and artifacts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots, 4300 Amelia Earhart Drive. For more...
Educator digs ‘Time Team’ role
Mon, Jul 6, 2009
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In Oklahoma, all you have to do is explore the Arbuckle Mountains to find dozens of fossils. When Joe Watkins was a boy, his interest in fossils and dinosaurs made him want to be a paleontologist...
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In Oklahoma, all you have to do is explore the Arbuckle Mountains to find dozens of fossils. When Joe Watkins was a boy, his interest in fossils and dinosaurs made him want to be a paleontologist...
Ft. Sill Marine charged in sex ring involving 12-year-old girl
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
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FORT SILL — The first of what may several charges against U.S. Marines accused of participating in a shocking sex ring involving a 12-year-old girl and a 33-year-old woman was filed in...
All sorts of things in SYFY’s ‘Warehouse 13’
Sun, Jul 5, 2009
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On Tuesday, a popular cable network gets a new name and opens the door to a passel of mysterious artifacts and enigmatic relics. With the two-hour premiere of "Warehouse 13,” SCI FI...
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On Tuesday, a popular cable network gets a new name and opens the door to a passel of mysterious artifacts and enigmatic relics. With the two-hour premiere of "Warehouse 13,” SCI FI...
In brief: Crews find pilot’s body
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
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EUROPE Crews find pilot’s body PARIS — Search crews in the mid-Atlantic have retrieved the bodies of the chief pilot of Flight 447 and a flight attendant, Air France said Thursday. The...
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EUROPE Crews find pilot’s body PARIS — Search crews in the mid-Atlantic have retrieved the bodies of the chief pilot of Flight 447 and a flight attendant, Air France said Thursday. The...
Iowa prep coach slain in front of students
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
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PARKERSBURG, Iowa — A high school coach who helped launch several professional football careers was gunned down in front of students Wednesday by a former player who was to have been taken to...
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PARKERSBURG, Iowa — A high school coach who helped launch several professional football careers was gunned down in front of students Wednesday by a former player who was to have been taken to...
Man battling flight fear spending June on plane
Sun, Jun 21, 2009
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NEW YORK — A man who says he’s afraid to fly is spending the month of June living on a plane. Mark Malkoff, 33, a comedian and filmmaker, boarded his first flight June 1 from LaGuardia...
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NEW YORK — A man who says he’s afraid to fly is spending the month of June living on a plane. Mark Malkoff, 33, a comedian and filmmaker, boarded his first flight June 1 from LaGuardia...
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Fri, 06/26/09 | 1 Comment
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Lawrence, Guthrie: I would only assume that if Schmirinoff conducted the last poll, those figures would be reversed....
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Oklahoma City police encourage others to get mental health training
Kevin, Oklahoma City: So...what per cent of people held at the Oklahoma County jail qualify as mentally ill?
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Oklahoma City police learning to help people in crisis
Earl, Oklahoma City: Willis, I think anonymity is the primary reason for the hate we read here and in other forums....
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Oklahoma City police learning to help people in crisis
willis, oklahoma city: Burt, Those are some interesting points you have brought to the table. I had not considered the...
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