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Computerized Screening May Help Identify Youth at Risk for Suicide
Researchers have developed a fast, computerized screening test to identify youth at risk for attempting suicide. The test could help emergency departments quickly get supportive services to those who need…
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Essentials for Working with Teenagers in Groups
…and assets since the days of the original settlement houses more than 120 years ago, mostly without any fanfare. Principle 3: Integrate Verbal and Nonverbal Activities: Competent group work requires…
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Transforming NJ’s System of Care Through Collaborative Efforts
…can visit the DMHAS website at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhas/home. New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides public funding for services and supports that help New Jersey adults ages 21 and older…
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A Virtual Pathway to Technology-Assisted Care Models: Keeping Up with New Technology in Behavioral Health Care
Community-based behavioral health organizations and the individuals they serve would benefit from embracing new media and digital technologies. Technology-assisted care allows providers an additional set of tools to supplement engagement…
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The Integration of Treatment and Recovery: Special Considerations for Working with Children
…from a new understanding of the brain, its unique approach combines evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement. Devereux is a recognized partner for families, schools and communities, serving many of…
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Re-Visioning Residential Treatment Facilities in a Managed Care World
…schools, and communities. The availability of community-based services for those with social, emotional, and behavioral problems was not present until President Kennedy signed into law the Community Mental Health Act…
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Blockbuster Movies and Mental Health: Exploring New Narratives in Summer Films
…support their communities in times of need. I commend the mayor for discussing mental health in New York. Additionally, I applaud Governor Hochul for her commitment to youth mental health…
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A Family Member’s Journey into the Depths of Bipolar Disorder
…his younger sons become college graduates. Bob set up his new main office in his sons’ apartment. He knew that he’d get a new job soon and he was on…
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Mental Health News Interview with Jason A. Helgerson
…complex patients into managed care organizations that are competent to manage the complete needs of complex patients. By giving the managed care organizations the capitation payment, they will actually have…
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From the Publisher: Health Reform Must Not Jeopardize the People We Serve
…Board Member, Friends of Recovery – New York; Philip Endress, Commissioner, Erie County Department of Mental Health, Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez, Commissioner, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services;…
