Mental Health « Florida Oil Spill Law

At least two suicides linked to BP disaster -- "If it wasn't for my children, I probably would have already committed suicide" says shrimper (AUDIO)

December 1st, 2010 at 08:41 AM

"To be honest with you, I would say that my husband would hurt himself... Cause he's never not been able to provide for us. To see my husband cry over not being able to take care of us, it worries me." ... Read more >>

Shrimper/War Veteran contemplates losing kids after losing everything else -- Wife says "He's taking this harder than he took Iraq, and he was at death's door" (AUDIO)

November 30th, 2010 at 07:34 AM

Bayou La Batre, Alabama -- "We are very, very close on the edge of losing everything," says Aaron Hofer, Lena's husband, holding back tears. "But, you know, God feeds the birds. How much more does he love us? I have to tell myself that, like, 100 times a day." ... Read more >>

“Problem is continuing to exacerbate” — 50% of all people survey on Alabama coast “invited to begin treatment”

November 29th, 2010 at 11:44 AM

“We’re hearing many stories of financial ruin and people losing everything they worked for,” said Robin Riggins, executive director of the Baldwin County Mental Health Center. ... Read more >>

Doctor: "Dead people don’t talk, dead people don’t sue, dead people don’t tell the truth, and dead people don’t bother BP"

November 9th, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Gulf Shrimpers Wonder: “Are We Next on the Extinction List?”, OnEarth, November 8, 2010:

Not only ... Read more >>

Still Rising: “Increase in people seeking mental health care in recent weeks” and “the money has already run out in south Lafourche and Grand Isle”

October 26th, 2010 at 05:29 PM

Mental-health care still a need locally, Houma Today, October 25, 2010:

The money has already run ... Read more >>

BP cleanup worker stabs roommate in stomach while he slept (VIDEO)

September 28th, 2010 at 04:54 PM

BP Worker Arrested in Stabbing, WEAR-TV, September 28, 2010:

Excerpt

A BP clean-up worker has been arrested ... Read more >>

Depression diagnoses up 25.6 percent along Gulf from Florida to Texas -- Officials say rate may still increase further

September 28th, 2010 at 09:44 AM

Gallup: 25 percent hike in depression along Gulf, Associated Press, September 28, 2010:

Excerpts

[T]he Gulf Coast ... Read more >>

Pharmacist: Something is "making people behave differently" -- more and more with "thick throats" and headaches, nausea

September 28th, 2010 at 08:21 AM

Stress of oil spill still lingering in Orange Beach, Press-Register, September 27, 2010:

Excerpts

Councilwoman Pattisue Carranza, ... Read more >>

Preschoolers troubled by oil disaster “throwing desks, kicking chairs” — “With this, people do not have hope” says day-care center operator

September 27th, 2010 at 02:45 PM

Oil gusher is dead, but not residents' anguish, Associated Press, September 27, 2010:

Excerpts

Kim ... Read more >>

42 PERCENT of patients at Gulf Coast Mental Health Center affected by oil disaster -- Mental health problems "like a VIRUS that's spreading" says counselor

September 27th, 2010 at 01:31 PM

Oil gusher is dead, but not residents' anguish, Associated Press, September 27, 2010:

Excerpts

[T]he ... Read more >>

CDC survey of Gulf residents finds 50% of households experiencing respiratory issues within the PAST 30 DAYS -- Feds suggest to "focus on mental health"

September 27th, 2010 at 08:50 AM

After oil spill, depression and stress levels rise in coastal Alabama, Press-Register, September 27, 2010:

Excerpts

An ... Read more >>

Florida Oil Spill Law

At least two suicides linked to BP disaster -- "If it wasn't for my children, I probably would have already committed suicide" says shrimper (AUDIO)

Shrimper/War Veteran contemplates losing kids after losing everything else -- Wife says "He's taking this harder than he took Iraq, and he was at death's door" (AUDIO)

“Problem is continuing to exacerbate” — 50% of all people survey on Alabama coast “invited to begin treatment”

Doctor: "Dead people don’t talk, dead people don’t sue, dead people don’t tell the truth, and dead people don’t bother BP"

Still Rising: “Increase in people seeking mental health care in recent weeks” and “the money has already run out in south Lafourche and Grand Isle”

BP cleanup worker stabs roommate in stomach while he slept (VIDEO)

Depression diagnoses up 25.6 percent along Gulf from Florida to Texas -- Officials say rate may still increase further

Pharmacist: Something is "making people behave differently" -- more and more with "thick throats" and headaches, nausea

Preschoolers troubled by oil disaster “throwing desks, kicking chairs” — “With this, people do not have hope” says day-care center operator

42 PERCENT of patients at Gulf Coast Mental Health Center affected by oil disaster -- Mental health problems "like a VIRUS that's spreading" says counselor

CDC survey of Gulf residents finds 50% of households experiencing respiratory issues within the PAST 30 DAYS -- Feds suggest to "focus on mental health"

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:

LATEST HEADLINES:

CATEGORIES