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» New Subcommittee Of HHS' National Biodefense Science Board To Look At Mental Health Consequences Of Disasters
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is convening a group of national experts to develop recommendations on protecting, preserving and restoring individual and community mental health in catastrophic events. Studies show that mental health and substance use concerns increase during and after disasters and other public health and medical emergencies. These conditions include stress, insomnia, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

» Bereavement — What Can I Say?

Death makes people uncomfortable. People will do anything to keep their equilibrium, their own personal illusion that they are not going to die, and no one wants to be the one to upset the person who is starting to get their life back together. So what can people do? From my position on the frontline I would say — acknowledge it. Acknowledge it, please.

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» Angina Strikes 1 in 5 Heart Attack Survivors
Title: Angina Strikes 1 in 5 Heart Attack Survivors
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2008

» More Help For People With Dementia

Health Minister Ivan Lewis outlined proposals to improve the quality of dementia care and provide more help for people with dementia, as he launched a consultation on the first ever National Dementia Strategy.

The full Strategy, to be launched in the Autumn, will have three main aims:

- to increase awareness of dementia and remove the stigma associated with it

- ensure early diagnosis and intervention

- improve the quality of care that people with dementia receive

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