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Social Isolation: A Solution-Focused Approach
…determinants of health and it’s noteworthy to highlight components that contribute to positive outcomes. Collaborative partnerships such as Health Home Care Coordination, regular communication with housing providers, on-going dialogues with…
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Medication-Assisted Treatment: An Effective Yet Underused Intervention for Treating Opioid Use Disorder
…evidence-based treatments for OUD is underused. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), combined with evidence-based behavioral interventions, is an effective treatment for…
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Scan Predicts Whether Therapy or Meds Will Best Lift Depression
Pre-treatment scans of brain activity predicted whether depressed patients would best achieve remission with an antidepressant medication or psychotherapy, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. “Our…
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Senior Peers Provide Companionship to Homebound: New York City Program Addresses Social Isolation in Older Adults
…adults. Compared to several decades ago, changing family structures and cultural shifts have compelled many seniors to live alone. A study on seniors living below the poverty line (Klinenberg. Pg….
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Addressing Stigma: The Importance of Cultural Relevance and Early Intervention
…and accepting them as reality. Trying to alter that reality for adults is difficult and often met with resistance. But having positive conversations about mental health with children will allow…
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The Evolution of the 988 Lifeline: A Year After the Transition
…health conditions within communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and helping people get access to services. She is based in New York/New Jersey. Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high-quality…
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What is Old is New Again: Recognizing the Value of Housing and Employment in Recovery
…enacting such a pathway, we honor our social contract, advance the common good, and fulfill our collective commitment to the most vulnerable among us. Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Ashley Brody,…
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Total Wellness at Urban Pathways: Focusing on the Needs of Older Adults
…that every person receives comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs, promoting healthy aging and enhancing quality of life. Each program site maintains a community partnership with a Federally Qualified…
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Peers: An Essential Component to the Behavioral Health Workforce
…adult home residents providing friendly visiting, advocacy, and community integration activities. The program provided opportunities for people in recovery to explore vocational goals by volunteering at community sites such as…
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Rural Workforce Development: Critical Challenges
…the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) have included scholarships requiring rural medical service as a payback. The goal of providing community driven patient directed comprehensive, culturally competent quality primary care…
