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Barnardo's Response To The Review Of Child And Adolescent Mental Health Services, UK
Barnardo's submitted its response to the Department for Children, Schools and Families this week as part of the independently commissioned review of CAMHS. Barnardo's continues to be encouraged by CAMHS recent initiatives, which have helped to focus Government thinking on promoting emotional wellbeing and positive mental health.

Spain: 21st Congress Of The College Of Neuropsychopharmacology, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2008
Neuropsychopharmacology and mental disorders: Bridging the gap between science and medicine The enormous burden and amount of suffering associated with mental disorders represent one of the biggest challenges for health care systems in Europe today. This challenge is marked by the immense scope and costs of mental disorders.

Julie Clark Joins Mental Health America As Vice President Of Healthcare Reform
Mental Health America announced that Julie Clark, an experienced public policy advocate and attorney, is joining the organization as its new Vice President of Healthcare Reform. Clark will lead Mental Health America's Healthcare Reform Department, which develops state initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence policies in the health, mental health and substance abuse areas. "Julie will be an outstanding addition to our team," said David Shern, Ph.D.

Obama Addressed Health Exception For Abortion
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in an interview last week with the Christian magazine Relevant said that "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for "late-term" abortions, the AP/Google.com reports. In the interview, Obama said, "Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother.