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Point of View: Mental Health Needs in Kinship
…are unable to provide basic care for their children. For example, military service members who are deployed away from home may have to turn to their parents or others to…
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The Epidemic of Opiate Abuse: Its Causes and (Potential) Solutions
…a host of other factors inextricably linked to this epidemic.) Perhaps not surprisingly, opiate dependence is more prevalent in economically distressed communities with a large working class and high rates…
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Aging, Mental Illness and the Years Ahead: A Consumerβs Perspective
…life; my spiritual, religious components; my emotional life; my family life and my financial life component. Trying to juggle each of them as time, conditions and situations warrant is a…
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Behavioral Health News and Autism Spectrum News: Supporting the Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
…demonstrate your commitment and help sustain our award-winning publications. Thank you so much for your compassion and generosity. We stand together and we will get through this as a community….
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NYS Office of Mental Health Announces Funding to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Efforts for Veterans and Uniformed Personnel
…wellness support to first responders, uniformed personnel, and military Veterans – all of whom are at an elevated risk for suicide compared to the general population in New York State….
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The Opioid Epidemic: Helping Communities in Crisis
…in reducing overdose deaths, illicit opioid use, and the transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV – while improving retention in care compared with treatment without medication.3…
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Fifty Years Forward: NYPCCβs Journey of Hope and Healing
…demonstrate our proactive approach to societal issues, showing that our commitment to well-being extends to creating safer, more supportive communities. These efforts are vital not only for changing perceptions but…
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Addressing the Aging Crisis in New Yorkβs Mental Health Housing
…for Staff: To attract and retain skilled workers, it is essential to offer competitive pay. Better compensation would also reduce staff burnout, a common issue in this demanding field. Appropriate…
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Mental Health News Education (MHNE) – Your Trusted Source
…non-profit organization that provides a trusted source of education, information and community resources on mental illness, substance use disorders, and autism spectrum disorders to consumers, families, and the professional community….
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Dr. Richard Juman Interviews Dr. John Draper on Suicidality
In support of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Richard Juman, TeamHealth National Director of Psychological Services, recently interviewed Dr. John Draper, the Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Listen as…
