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What OCD is and What it Isn’t: Demystifying Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
…compulsions can provide, an individual will usually continue to engage in compulsions any time obsessions enter their mind; in turn, this combination of ongoing obsessions and compulsions can result in…
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Coping With Chronic Pain: Good Advice Is Easy to Give but Hard to Take
…who continues to advocate for improved care for people with cognitive and/or behavioral health conditions as a volunteer. His writings are available at www.michaelbfriedman.com. He can be contacted at mbfriedman@aol.com….
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Understanding and Addressing Childhood Trauma
…jcruz@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com and at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019). Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence. Atlanta, GA: National…
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Time to Confront the Challenges of an Aging America
…and community organizations, especially faith communities. Address social “drivers” of behavioral health, such as racism, poverty, and social isolation. Address racial and economic disparities. Increase “preventive” interventions so as to…
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Supporting Seniors: Challenges and Solutions for Tomorrow
…an older adult’s willingness to seek help. Language Barriers and Communication Effective communication is essential for quality care. Language barriers can lead to misunderstandings and reduced quality of care. Providing…
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Nursing Home Initiated Discharges of Residents a Critical Issue for Patients with Mental Health Disorders
…capacity to care for residents with mental health disorders.”1 Background Compliance with facility-initiated discharge requirements has been part of HHS OIG’s work plan. As HHS OIG described: Data from the…
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The Long-Term Psychological Effects of Hazing and How We Can Prevent Them
…Encourage your child to choose organizations that prioritize safety and respect. 5. Advocate for Anti-Hazing Policies Engage with School Administrators: Advocate for strong anti-hazing policies at your child’s school or…
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Improving Children’s Health by Focusing on Value
…The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has a Value-Based Payment Workgroup, composed of large institutional providers; payers; community-based providers of physical and behavioral health; consumer advocates; State agency…
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Clinical Work with Transgender Individuals
…they may offer assistance to those with these conditions. Other resources for families and youth include: Trans Youth Family Allies, www.imatyfa.org; Advocates for Youth, www.advocatesforyouth.org; Parents and Friends of LGBT…
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Responding to PTSD in Our Communities
…offered at many New York settings and on the websites including: www.ncptsd.va.gov; www.nctsn.org; www.istss.org; tfcbt.musc.edu; www.agpa.org. Consultations and collaborations are the best way to enhance individual and agency capacity. When…
