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Parenting: Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
…disorders. Over 20 percent of adolescents have anxiety disorders. How does this compare with other mental health issues? Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorder in children and adolescents….
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety
…emotions. These thoughts occur in shorthand and are often composed of one word or a short phrase which can function as a label for a group of painful memories or…
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ECT For Depression: An ‘Old’ Treatment Gets Better
…recent research studies are helping doctors administer ECT in ways that minimize side effects. Severe depression, called “major depression,” is a common and debilitating illness. Episodes of symptoms can last…
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Stability, Wisdom, and Strength: Older Adults in Supported Housing
…committed to giving every New Yorker the tools they can use to lead a life of purpose. Relishing the simple joys of life. Spending time doing activities that make us…
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Consumer Perspectives: Food Security is a Social Justice Issue
…Fridge in Brooklyn, New York New York City is experiencing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, with hunger impacting an estimated 1.5 million New Yorkers in 2021. Visits to New York…
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Intentional Peer Support: Using a Crisis as an Opportunity for Growth and Change
In January 2013, Community Access, in partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, launched the first alternative to hospitalization program in New York City. Called a crisis…
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Interview with Arthur Y. Webb for His New Book “Honorable Profession: My Years of Public Service”
…Health Planning Commission and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services. He’s the author of the book “Honorable Profession: My Years in Public Service.” For more information, visit arthurwebbgroup.com….
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Don’t Let Caregiving Make You Sick
…In-Home Services for the Elderly (EISEP) Local Office for the Aging Additional information can be found at www.caregiver.com, www.cms.hhs.gov, www.careguide.com, www.benfitscheckup.org www.aarp.org, and www.careguide.com. Caregivers should not hesitate to contact…
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My Return from the Darkness of Schizophrenia – An Interview with Susan Weinreich
…website at www.susanweinreich.com. Her art studio is located at 1006 Brown Street – Studio 208, Peekskill, New York, 10566. To inquire about purchasing her artwork or to discuss possible speaking…
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Meeting the Medical Needs of People with Serious Mental Illness: Will New Initiatives Work?
…gap. The good news is that more housing is planned. The bad news is that it is, as it has always been, very little housing compared to the overall need….
