November, 2019

Shooting victims have increased risk of mental harm long after physical injuries have healed, study finds

By drwong
November 24, 2019

The Washington Post By William Wan November 20, 2019 Even when physical injuries are minor, gun victims face unemployment, substance abuse, PTSD and more         Years after being shot, a large proportion of gun victims continue to suffer from increased unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study shows,...   read more


Getting a Handle on Self-Harm

By drwong
November 14, 2019

The New York Times By Benedict Carey Nov 11, 2019 Cutting and other forms of self-injury are on the rise among adolescents. Researchers are beginning to understand the phenomenon, and how to treat it.         The sensations surged up from somewhere inside, like poison through a syringe: a mix of sadness, anxiety,...   read more


These homes keep L.A.'s most vulnerable from becoming homeless. Now they're closing

By drwong
November 14, 2019

Los Angeles Times By Doug Smith Nov 6, 2019               The news came in September: Long Beach Residential, a 49-bed home for adults who are mentally ill, was being sold. The residents of the converted apartment building, some of whom had lived there for decades, would have 60 days to...   read more


Exhibit explores Carlsbad artist's life with schizophrenia

By drwong
November 14, 2019

The San Diego Union Tribune By Pam Kragen Nov 3, 2019           On Nov. 3 at the Vista library, a 50-piece art exhibit will go on display. The watercolors and drawings by Dan Kasperick include still lifes, landscapes, fall leaves, scarecrows, snowmen, sailboats and more. But mixed in with colorful scenes...   read more


Lady Gaga's mother says singer was "Taunted, isolated" by depression

By drwong
November 1, 2019

Los Angeles Times By Christi Carras | Staff Writer | Oct 23, 2019 |10:27 AM Lady Gaga “went through a lot of difficult times,” says her mother.(Michele Crowe / CBS via Getty Images) Lady Gaga has been an outspoken celebrity advocate for mental health, inspiring fans with her journey from bullied child to award-winning global...   read more