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Creating a Team of Professionals to Manage the Patient with an Eating Disorder
…a heads-up on progress and problems makes it possible to treat complex disorders and share the stress and responsibility we all experience. For more information visit Dr. Engelland at www.AnnEngellandMD.com….
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The Mom of a Mentally Ill Child Needs Understanding
…are mental health providers who fail to communicate empathy. In maintaining professional roles (and distance), they may not offer the mother the understanding and validation she needs. Some even communicate…
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Developing a Culture of Accountability and Belonging
…Place relationships at the center of your work. Ask “How are we working together as a team?” For more information please visit www.marypendergreene.com, and by email at mary@mpgconsultingnyc.com, (212) 245-2510….
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How the NYS Office of Mental Health is Addressing and Reducing Stigma
…allows NYS taxpayers to donate easily to the “Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund” when filing their NYS taxes. Our latest round of awards emphasized activities that provide innovative, culturally appropriate, and…
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Recovery and Employment Go Hand in Hand at Federation of Organizations
…health services since 1981. By now 20-30% of our consumers fill jobs throughout the agency, many of which are not designated peer positions. Our latest project is a Transition to…
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Recognizing Suicide Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder
…had died” (www.autism-help.org, 2008). These are also common warning signs for both the neurotypical population and those with other mental illnesses. However, it is more crucial to actively search for…
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Improving the American Mental Health System: The Importance of the Workplace
…2005. U.S. Census Bureau. “Highlights Regarding Health Insurance 2013”. http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/hlthins/data/incpovhlth/2013/highlights.html U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “Workplace Policies and Programs Regarding Alcohol and Substance Abuse”. The National…
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The NYSPA Report: DSM 5 – A New Diagnostic Perspective
…a framework for funding and promoting research activities. (See the NIH’s Dr. Thomas Insel’s April blog comments ( http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/2013/transforming-diagnosis.shtml ) and his May joint statement with the APA President for…
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Promoting Integrative Behavioral Healthcare: Gradualism and the Mechanisms of Change
…in the New York University Department of Psychology. He has a private practice at The Chairwork/Schema Therapy Treatment Project. His websites are www.gradualismandaddiction.org and www.transformationalchairwork.com. Dr. Kellogg can be reached…
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Finding the Perfect Fit with Peer Support: Navigating Employment with Mental Illness
…company? Knowing that companies may hold stigmas against you can create new or exacerbate existing stress for an individual. Association for Rehabilitative Case Management and Housing (ACMH) peer specialist Jonathan…
