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The Adolescent Therapeutic Community: An Integrated Model of Care
I was once told early in my career that the Therapeutic Community (TC) takes an hour to explain but a lifetime to master. The traditional Therapeutic Community model has saved…
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A Paradigm Shift: Addressing Two Misrecognitions About the Stigma of Mental Illness
…Multiple stigma-reducing initiatives have also been launched by different organizations and systems, including the stigma free campaign of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The social isolation and stress imposed…
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Playing a Vital Role in Building a Crisis Care Continuum
…system. But on July 16, 2022, the nation went some way towards addressing that with the transition to the new, easy to remember three-digit access code: 988. Vibrant Emotional Health,…
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Family Mental Health: How Your Organization Programs and Services Are Helping
…there was no duplication of services and that there was a comprehensive plan for the family to address their mental health, housing, and academic concerns. One of Ms. Smith’s greatest…
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Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality in Alleviating Loneliness Among Older Adults
…has to offer. Heidi Billittier, LMSW Heidi Billittier, LMSW, is Director of Older Adult Services at Compeer of Greater Buffalo. Heidi is a social worker committed to reducing stigma around…
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The Silent Battlefront of Veteran Suicide and the Measures Being Taken to Help Them
…veterans. They provide these services free of charge, regardless of discharge status or military branch. Combat Stress: Mental Health Support for Veterans: Founded in 1919, Combat Stress was created by…
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Shame and Hunger: Breaking the Stigma Through Lived Experiences
…combination of root causes- social inequities that vary from economic hardship to inadequate access to transportation, poor physical and mental health, as well as other barriers related to the social…
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Addressing Nicotine Dependence in Patients with Mental Health Concerns and/or Substance Use Disorders
…grant from the New York State Department of Health Tobacco Control Program. More information can be found at www.nyhealthsystems.org. Kristen Richardson or Danielle O’Brien can be reached directly at Kristen.Richardson@sjhsyr.org…
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Safe at Last: Safe Options Support (SOS) Offers Options to Support the Homeless
…and intensity of services, tailoring support to each member’s unique circumstance. The comprehensive post-housing support framework encompasses practical assistance, emotional support, continuity of care, and community integration. Skill-building initiatives and…
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Overdose Deaths Increased in Pregnant and Postpartum Women From Early 2018 to Late 2021
…12 months, according to a new study by researchers at National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health. Overdose mortality more than tripled among those aged…
