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Telehealth Appointment Tips
…list of questions for the healthcare practitioner. Find a private spot in your home so you feel comfortable and can talk openly to your healthcare provider. Make sure you know…
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Behavioral Health News Spotlight on Excellence – An Interview with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA
…Center in Dutchess County, New York. When did it open and who does it serve? The Center opened February 13th of 2017 and it serves the community of Dutchess County,…
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NYS Office of Mental Health Seeks to Address the Social Determinants That Affect Mental Health in Our Communities
…The paper was written by Merrill Rotter, MD, Senior Forensic Advisor to the Commissioner of OMH, and Michael T. Compton, MD, MPH, Research Psychiatrist at the New York State Psychiatric…
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The Behavioral Healthcare System’s Response to Families: A Legacy of Unfulfilled Promises
…has validated families’ experiences and suggests various improvements to the existing system of care are warranted. One comprehensive review of literature on the subject revealed common denominators that would resonate…
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Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health in Housing
…wellness, research has shown that having a stable home is an important component in the life of a mentally ill person. It is not uncommon for individuals with serious and…
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The Loneliness Epidemic and its Consequences
…so if they are to achieve their stated aims. Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP, Executive Director at Search for Change, may be reached at (914) 428-5600, Ext. 9228 or at abrody@searchforchange.org….
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Supervised Injection Facilities: A Logical Progression in Harm Reduction or a Bridge Too Far?
…such facilities would encourage drug-related crime and other undesirable activities in their communities. Research findings do not validate such concerns. Examinations of the Canadian and Australian facilities revealed no increase…
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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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Supporting Changing Needs Through the End of Life for Adults with Disabilities in Residential Settings
…Care begins, the teams should continue to encourage visitation and communication with their loved ones. Depending on the current care needs of the individual, this may be in the home…
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Collaborative Impact Needed for the Opioid Epidemic
…high intensive community involvement. Early in the planning process, HUB leadership spent time listening to the community’s concerns about opening a treatment facility and its impact on the community. Rather…
