Neglect

WHO challenges mental health neglect

WHO challenges mental health neglect
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan on Thursday vowed to “change the landscape” for mental health, saying neglect is leaving millions of poor people without care.
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Child Custody GAL ? Advice on How to Handle False Allegations of Drug, Alcohol Abuse, Child Neglect

Child Custody GAL ? Advice on How to Handle False Allegations of Drug, Alcohol Abuse, Child Neglect

Most any parent in  a high conflict child custody battle will likely have felt the sting of false allegations at some point. These types of allegations are deeply disturbing and hurtful not… Continue reading

why don’t people who neglect or abuse their kids just give them up?

Question by Chloe: why don’t people who neglect or abuse their kids just give them up?
For example, I read an article recently about a couple in their 20’s who had an 11 month-old girl and a 22 month-old boy that they neglected. They were dehydrated, underweight and had… Continue reading

World health agency challenges mental health neglect

World health agency challenges mental health neglect
GENEVA – World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan on Thursday vowed to “change the landscape” for mental health, saying neglect is leaving millions of poor people without care.
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Melissa Gilbert a spokeswoman for anti-drug group
Melissa Gilbert has… Continue reading

Do Not Neglect Eating Disorder Just Because It Does Not Involve Drugs Or Alcohol

Do Not Neglect Eating Disorder Just Because It Does Not Involve Drugs Or Alcohol

A new problem has aroused nowadays among the human beings, the eating disorder. Although it does not seem to be a worrying problem, negligence can lead to fatal results. However, this problem is increasing at an… Continue reading

Greg Kutz: Uncovering child abuse and neglect at residential, public and private schools

Greg Kutz: Uncovering child abuse and neglect at residential, public and private schools
In Arizona, a teen with asthma and complaining of chest pains was forced by counselors at a residential boot camp to do pushups and carry cinder blocks for not having completed an assignment. The youngster subsequently died,… Continue reading