Signs of Concern for Suicide Updated: Mon, May 10, 2010 While predicting whether someone is serious about committing suicide is often difficult, certain vulnerabilities should be considered. Risk factors for suicide include: • A prior suicide attempt. • Alcohol or drug problems. • Mental illness (such as depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia or... Read More

Program gives homeless shelter, hope Updated: Wed, Jul 22, 2009 Johnny Fagin said he wouldn’t be alive and sober without his artwork — as well as one of Tulsa’s initiatives to end homelessness. “I’d probably be dead right now if I had kept going like I was,” said Fagin, 47, a formerly homeless drug addict. Fagin is one of 178 formerly homeless who has... Read More

Crime and mental health Updated: Tue, Feb 17, 2009 Many people with undiagnosed mental health problems turn to illicit drugs to help themselves feel better, an Oklahoma County prosecutor said. Read More

Alison Radecki Published: Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Name: Alison Radecki Current financial situation: Will be debt-free by year-end, except for her mortgage and student loan. Largest amount of debt: nearly $30,000. Road to recovery: signed up for a debt repayment plan with the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Central Oklahoma. Read More

Marcus Jones Published: Sun, May 25, 2008 Person: Marcus Jones, 35, Oklahoma City Diagnoses: Rapid cycling bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizoaffective disorder, major depression, post traumatic stress disorder and high anxiety disorder. Some stem from physical childhood conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and weak bone syndrome. Read More

Alison Radecki Published: Sun, Apr 27, 2008 Road to recovery: signed up for a debt repayment plan with the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Central Oklahoma. Words of wisdom: “Don’t count on your current income being your income always. Don’t be too proud to ask for help. Though it sounds cheesy, take one day at a time.” Read More

James Thurow Published: Sun, Jul 27, 2008 TULSA — Gene Mansfield can itemize the price of addiction. Using crack cocaine cost him his friends, his family, two houses, several classic cars, his marriage and more than $200,000 cash. Of course that was 15 years ago — back before he got clean, found God and dedicated his life to helping others do... Read More

Alison Radecki Published: Thu, Oct 2, 2008 Alison Radecki of Oklahoma City was seven months pregnant when her husband inexplicably left her and moved back to his hometown in South Carolina. In their divorce, her ex — who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder — agreed to pay $300 a month in child support and assume responsibility for his truck... Read More

THE 411 Updated: Fri, Jun 16, 2006 The 411 is a weekly column of what's hot and what's not, compiled by youth correspondents for Young People's Press, the North American youth news service: Dumb laws Many ridiculous laws can be found on www.dumblaws.com. They will certainly tickle your funny bone and make you question elected officials for... Read More

Bipolar disorder Updated: Sun, Aug 31, 2003 From high to low. From euphoria to depression. From recklessness to listlessness. These are the extremes associated with bipolar disorder, which can be a serious and disabling mental illness. The condition is also known as manic-depressive illness -- from manias on the one extreme to depression on the other.... Read More

Depression Chat Updated: Thu, May 16, 2002 matt (ID=0) (Feb 7, 2002 5:50:56 PM) The information contained in this transcript is not to be construed as medical recommendations or professional advice. Neither INTEGRIS Health, its affiliates or agents, nor any other party involved in the preparation or publication of the works presented is... Read More

Meth: Shattered Lives
Senator seeks options for daughter, others Updated: Sun, Jul 29, 2001 Sen. Carol Martin's heart was aching. Her 19-year-old daughter Alisha, arrested in a raid on a methamphetamine lab near Marlow, was in jail. "I did not choose to bail her out, Martin said softly. "They have to learn the consequences. Martin, who'd spent Friday finding a place where her daughter could be... Read More