Lark Voorhies Bipolar Disorder: Former 'Saved by the Bell' Star Is Mentally

Lark Voorhies Bipolar Disorder: Former 'Saved By The Bell' Star Is Mentally

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Amanda Bynes. Amanda Bynes began her professional acting at the age of 7, and hit it big first as a regular cast member of Nickelodeon's "Figure It Out" and "All That," and in 1999 she landed her own sketch show, called "The Amanda Show." … and …
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Lark Voorhies And 11 Other Celebrities Living With Bipolar

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After spending three months in a rehab facility for bulimia, anorexia, cutting and depression, 18-year-old Lovato also announced she'd been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Lovato told <em>People</em> … The action star told E! Online he was being <a …
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Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health… – Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health To Live Happy Healthy and Productive Lives The field of behavioral health has increasingly recognized the importance of addressing the needs of specific age groups with respect to both mental and substance use disorders. Teenagers (ages 12–17) and young adults (ages 18–24) are two age groups for which sensitivity to age is especially important in the practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery. What are the most effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and use of illicit drugs—including the nonmedical use of prescription medications—among youth? What mental, emotional, and behavioral problems are most commonly found in both teenagers and young adults and what are the most effective approaches to prevention and treatment? What are the specialized needs of youth in recovery from substance use, a mental health problem, or both? This show will address these important questions, examining the role of family, schools, and community. More and more, adults working in the field of behavioral health are listening to and partnering with youth in finding better ways to connect and help. This show will highlight innovative and evidence-based approaches to prevention of mental and substance use disorders in youth and young adults. Age-appropriate approaches in treatment and recovery such as recovery schools, recovery homes, and student assistance programs will also be presented