International Health

The spread of a disease doesn't stop at a country's borders. With more people traveling to other countries and living in crowded cities, it's easier for germs to spread. Infectious diseases that start in one part of the world can quickly reach another. Drug resistance is on the rise, making it harder to treat certain diseases. Natural and man-made disasters create refugee populations with immediate and long-term health problems.

Some of the major diseases currently affecting countries around the globe include AIDS, malaria, pandemic/avian flu, and tuberculosis. Many countries and health organizations are working together and sharing information on these and other health issues.

International Society For Mental Health Online on Wikipedia

The '''International Society for Mental Health Online''' ('''ISMHO''') is a nonprofit organization formed in 1997 to promote the understanding, use and development of online communication, information and technology for the international mental health community. ISMHO conducts all of its official business via the Internet, as its board members (and membership in general) reflects a diverse, international makeup. Most of the active discussion of the organization is conducted on the Members-only mailing list. Interested participants must be members in order to subscribe to this list or access it extensive, multi-year archive. Virtually any topic having to do with mental health online has been discussed at some point on the list, including online therapy, the nature of online communication and online behaviors, Internet addiction, and more. The list archive serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and ordinary people interested in the topic of online mental health. ISMHO does not endorse or hold any official position about the legitimacy or usefulness of e-therapy (or online counseling). ISMHO has, however, released a set of Suggested Principles for the Online Provision of Mental Health Services in order to help provide a guide to both clients and clinicians about this new modality. ISMHO has over 200 members active in many countries throughout the world. Members are mostly professionals involved in the mental health field, but also include researchers, students, and ordinary people interested in mental health topics. There are no membership requirements other than to pay annual dues on a timely basis.   [ Read More ]

External Resources

International Association for Dance Medicine and Science - IADMS promotes medical, scientific, and educational activities aimed at enhancing the treatment and training of dancers with the ultimate goal of improving dancers' health, well-being, and performance.

Alfred Schnittke - Wikipedia article noting Russo-Germanic background, poor health in later life, and summarizing his multi-faceted style. Includes internal references to related people and topics and links.

China: Teach in China - The Council on International Educational Exchange offers a placement service, application procedure and information on living conditions, costs, and health and visa requirements.

HUMATE International, Inc. - Online catalog organic fertilizers, and microbes for optimal plant and soil health. For use on golf courses, farms, vegetable and flower gardens, landscaping and lawns.

Inhome Health Services - Cheap & reliable international smart drugs mail-order pharmacy.

B&G Sales International - Offers a variety of art, automotive, housewares, health and beauty products, gifts and accessories.

Lifespring Education International - Informative synopsis of new health books including 'The Comparison Reference of Symptoms & Indications.'

Dietetics, Nutrition, and Weight Loss Education - Dr. Hollenbeck. Doctor's answers about everyday concerns and facts on health and food factors and the medication we have on an international level. Offers three books on diet and nutrition.

Life Balances International - Dr. Lendon Smith MD, speaks out about health and nutrition through individual blood chemistry. Balanced smart health supplements and electrolytes without the guesswork

Book World International - Titles cover all breeds and topics, including breed standards, training, grooming, health and nutrition.

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