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San Diego: New court aims to help mentally ill criminals
For the first time in San Diego County, some mentally ill criminals will be diverted from jail to a closely supervised treatment program.
Assistant Presiding Judge Robert Trentacosta oversees the fledgling Behavioral Health Court in San Diego, and participants must report to him in person every month.
Trentacosta said the court is a compassionate response to a population whose mental illness drives their criminal life.
Combination Therapy Better Than Leading Drug for Bipolar Disorder, Study Suggests
People with bipolar disorder are less likely to suffer a relapse if they are taking both lithium and sodium valproate rather than the drug valproate alone, a new study has ... Read the full story
In Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, Life Is Not Black and White
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect 10s of millions of individuals around the world. These disorders have a typical onset in the early 20s and in most cases have a chronic or recurring course. ... Read the full story
Offspring of Two Psychiatric Patients Have Increased Risk of Developing Mental Disorders
Offspring of two parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder appear more likely to develop the same illness or another psychiatric condition than those with only one parent with psychiatric ... Read the full story
Broad Application of Bipolar Diagnosis in Children May Do More Harm Than Good
Troubled children diagnosed with bipolar disorder may fare better with a different diagnosis, according to new research. The researchers support an emerging approach, which gives many of those ... Read the full story
Widely Used Screening Scale May Misidentify Borderline Personality Disorder as Bipolar Disorder
A widely-used screening tool for bipolar disorder may incorrectly indicate borderline personality disorder rather than bipolar disorder. Researchers question the effectiveness of the Mood Disorder ... Read the Full Story
Proposed Draft Revisions to DSM Disorders and Criteria
The draft disorders and disorder criteria that have been proposed by the DSM-5 Work Groups can be found on these pages. Use the link below to read about proposed changes to the disorders that interest you. Please note that the proposed criteria listed here are not final. These are initial drafts of the recommendations that have been made to date by the DSM-5 Work Groups. Viewers will be able to submit comments until April 20, 2010. After that time, this site will be available for viewing only.
Nationally Recognized Authority on Learning Differences Presents Two Workshops on Motivation and Parenting
Rick Lavoie Speaks to Local Teachers and Parents on Preparing Students for Success in the Classroom and in Life
San Diego, CA, February 17, 2010 - On Tuesday, March 23, Fusion Academy and Learning Center and Lexis Preparatory School San Diego will host nationally known expert and motivational speaker Rick Lavoie at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (700 Prospect Street). In two different workshops, Mr. Lavoie will inspire, enlighten and empower teachers and parents with solutions to classroom motivation and family communication.
Fusion Academy Los Angeles Opens Its Doors
College-Prep Private School Also Scheduled to Open in Orange County
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 23, 2010 - Offering students in grades 6-12 an alternative to the traditional classroom setting through one-to-one teaching and customized academic programs, Fusion Academy Los Angeles (www.FusionLosAngeles.com) announced today that it has opened its doors and is now welcoming students.
Judge Robert J. Trentacosta wins the California Bipolar Foundation's coveted HOPE AWARD
Judge Robert J. Trentacosta wins the California Bipolar Foundation's coveted HOPE AWARD for his leadership in bringing the Behavioral Health Court to fruition.San Diego
