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Stand Up for Mental Health: Comedy that Gets Respect!
…read Andi Cuddington’s M.S. thesis for the London School of Economics and Political Science: www.standupformentalhealth.com/documents/Cracking-Up-Mental-Illness-and-Stand-Up-Comedy-A-Social-Representations-Approach-to-Anti-Stigma-Resistance.pdf Also, please consult these resources on the health benefits of humor: www.verywellmind.com/health-benefits-of-humor-and-laughter-5101137 www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/healing-benefits-humor-laughter.asp To book…
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Families and Suicide: How to Engage Your Child in Conversation
…Commission of New South Wales. https://conversationsmatter.org.au. December 2022. New York State Office of Mental Health. New York State Health Connector, Department of Health. Suicide and Self-Harm Dashboard, 2022. https://nyshc.health.ny.gov/web/nyapd/suicides-in-new-york New…
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Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health Care Systems: Lessons Learned in New York City
…serious mental illnesses, or SMI (Community Mental Health Survey 2012). They are significantly more likely to report fair or poor health compared to other New Yorkers (44% versus 20%), as…
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New York Vulnerable: A Look at the Governor’s New Mental Health Plan
Gov. Hochul’s new mental health initiative proves that there’s strength in acknowledging vulnerability – but one area of oversight is cause for concern. New York’s last governor may have adopted…
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New York State Tailors Treatment Services for Veterans with Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
…beginnings of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001, Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, and Operation New Dawn in 2010, more than 2 million U.S. military active duty service men and women…
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Mental Health in Schools: Moving Stigma Out in the Open
…School of Medicine. https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/media/SOM/Microsites/NCSMH/Documents/Quality-Guides/Tier-1-Quality-Guide-1.29.20.pdf New York State Education Department. (July 2018). Mental Health Education Literacy in Schools: Linking To A Continuum of Well-Being Comprehensive Guide. http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/continuumofwellbeingguide.pdf Teen Mental Health (www.teenmentalhealth.org)…
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Remote Access to Mental Health Care and Treatment During the COVID-19 Crisis
…Medicaid, commercial carriers and private pay patients. For Medicaid managed care plans or commercial plans, please contact the carrier to confirm any specific billing requirements in place. New York Statute…
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Maintaining Clinician Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
…we live with. Are there new family traditions or rituals that can be initiated? A weekly “kids-make-dinner night” or family movie night? Are there new ways of communicating that can…
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Integrated Treatment for Successful Aging
…changes take place. Michael B. Friedman writes about mental health and aging policy and practice. His writings can be found at: www.michaelbfriedman.com, and he can be reached at: mbfriedman@aol.com. References…
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Fountain House Members Improve Mind and Body
…Research and information collection occurs throughout the day providing us with answers to our own questions and those coming from our community members. To help the program inspire a cultural…
