Mental Health in China

How does mental health in China compare to mental health for Chinese Americans? A recently disturbing article highlights how stigma can prevent individuals from getting proper care for mental disorders. In the link below, one will see how manageable mental illnesses can impact society if left untreated.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/world/asia/11psych.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

What are your thoughts about consequences of untreated mental illnesses? Barriers to treatment due to lack of knowledge, lack of resources, or stigma can end up negatively affecting our communities.

Stress in Los Angeles

We've heard about the American Psychological Association's Stress in America survey. Do you know the stress levels for your local area? Find out what stresses Angelenos out:

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=7775744

Check out the video and see what you can do to help alleviate stress. What do you do to destress?