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Shattering the Silence of Selective Mutism
…the student to speak, with no teasing, threatening or punishment for failure to participate is imperative. Written work, non-verbal communication, audio or videotaping, collaboration with friends, use of a computer…
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Giving Care to the Caregiver: Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester
…care of Mom, or to compound the internal conflict even further, they may experience relief that someone has noticed how exhausted they are. Most people feel that admitting they cannot…
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Helping Caregivers Understand the Challenges of End-of-Life Decision Making for Those with Mental Retardation
…when the prognosis is grim, will be too upsetting to the individual. Among the myths, it is commonly believed that those with mental retardation: Cannot comprehend the finality of death;…
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An Interview with Linda Rosenberg, MSW, President and CEO of The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
…for on behalf of the mental health community in Washington. Q: Tell us about the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. A: The National Council began in the early 1960’s…
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Sustainability for Systems of Care
…Systems of Care are family-driven, youth-guided, community-based, culturally competent, and sustained beyond the life of the grant. The focus on “sustainability” separates System of Care from other grant programs, and,…
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Point of View – Schizophrenia, The Mortality Gap, and Suicide
…People with Schizophrenia”, Schizophrenia Research Forum, http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/new/detailprint.asp?id=1410. Brown, S., et al. “Causes of Excess Mortality of Schizophrenia”, British Journal of Psychiatry, 2000. Colton, C. and Manderscheid R. “Congruencies in Increase…
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What to Say When Your Friend is Fired
…you have networking ideas to share? Job leads? Can you help your friend brainstorm or reinvent his career? Offer to edit or proofread his resume. Research whether there’s a job…
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Staying in Balance: Helping Nonprofits Manage Stress in an Uncertain Economy
…employees in the coming months. Staying in Balance resources will be available online on the MHA of NYC website (www.mhaofnyc.org) in the fall of 2009. Organizations interested in receiving the…
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The Economics of Recovery: Demystifying Government Work Incentives
…testimony last June recommending that the Ways & Means Committee postpone reauthorization of WIPA & PABSS until a thorough review of the Economics of Recovery can be conducted for both…
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VNSW Mental Health Home Care Program: In Harmony with the Consumer Movement
…community in which they reside. Two main components to building a life in the community are housing and employment. Employment is an important component to assimilating into the community. For…
