Systems Transformation in Progress: Promise and Pitfalls

• By: Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc.
• April 1st, 2017
• 617    0

…it is far too premature to celebrate its success. Despite a rigorous qualification process through which MCOs were required to demonstrate their readiness to administer Medicaid-funded behavioral health benefits many…

Suicide Prevention in New York State: We Can Make a Difference But We Need All Hands on Deck!

• By: Ann Sullivan, MD New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• October 1st, 2020
• COVID-19, fall 2020 issue, hope, New York State, suicide prevention, veterans, zero suicide
• 1291    0

…into health and behavioral healthcare, 2) strengthening public health (non-clinical) prevention approaches at the community level, and 3) continuously improving the quality and timeliness of data used to guide comprehensive…

What’s Hidden in the Hallways: A Look Inside Teenage Opioid Use

• By: Maria Afordakos, MHC Realization Center
• April 16th, 2020
• 775    0

…will not be one that as a parent you will regret. You can reach Maria Afordakos, MCH, by Email at: A4@RealizationCenterNYC.com, or reach her by phone at (212) 627-9600, www.realizationcenternyc.com….

Improving Staff and Patient Satisfaction with Compliance Technology

• By: | InvisALERT Solutions | ObservSMART
• April 24th, 2024
• compliance, data-driven approach, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and staff satisfaction, personalized care, Spring 2024 Issue, technology
• 819    0

…to safety protocols and positively influence patient experiences. For more information, reach out to cshows@invisalertsolutions.com or visit www.observsmart.com. References American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Understanding chronic pain. Retrieved from www.apa.org/topics/chronic-pain National…

Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders

• By: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• July 1st, 2013
• 849    0

…eating disorders. One approach involves the study of human genes. Researchers are studying various combinations of genes to determine if any DNA variations are linked to the risk of developing…

10 Tips to Ease COVID “Re-Entry Anxiety”​

• By: Donna Lynn Taylor, MSN, RN Healthfirst
• April 22nd, 2021
• anxiety, anxiety relief, COVID-19, isolation, mental health, stress, stress reduction
• 2683    0

…Puddicombe – YouTube Free Meditation Apps: Insight Timer – #1 Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More A NY state of mind – Headspace Donna Lynn Taylor, MSN, RN,…

The Myths, Abuses and Pseudoscience Surrounding “Evidence Based Medicine”

• By: Joseph A. Deltito, MD Salve Regina University
• January 1st, 2018
• 1060    0

…how EBM alone is inadequate to deal with the real life patients coming to us for help. Such real-life patients also generally look very different from those that get enrolled…

Integrating Vocational Rehabilitation with Housing Support

• By: Donna Marcello, BA, CASAC East House
• July 1st, 2014
• 810    0

Entering a residential program for substance use can be very scary, a time filled with questions and learning to navigate the unknown. As service providers, we can make this time…

Overcoming Self-Stigma in Bipolar Disorder: A Targeted Intervention for an Urgent Problem

• By: Andrea B. Vassilev, BA Doctoral Student, Clinical Psychology
• April 18th, 2023
• bipolar disorder, self-stigma, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma reduction, treatment program
• 1596    0

…Society of Bipolar Disorders. To contact Ms. Vassilev, please email andrea@ossibd.com. Please visit www.ossibd.com for full information. References Au, C. H., Wong, C. S. M., Law, C. W., Wong, M….

Addressing Workforce Challenges in Serving Individuals with Co-Occurring MI/IDD

• By: Robert J. Fletcher, DSW, ACSW, NADD-CC NADD
• April 1st, 2016
• 876    0

…of four interrelated programs: Accreditation for programs, Competency-Based Clinical Certification, Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification, and Competency-Based Direct Support Professional Certification. The NADD Accreditation Program NADD developed the NADD Accreditation…