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Schizophrenia Management as Part of Home Health Care
…in Westchester is achieving this objective, emphasizing treatment of the whole person with the agency’s core multidisciplinary approach. For details, visit www.vns.org, call (914) 682-1480 Ext. 648 or e-mail MentalHealth@vns.org….
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Social Security: Dispelling the Myths
…does a recipient qualify? To qualify a recipient must: (1) Have been eligible for an SSI cash payment for at least one month; (2) Still be disabled; (3) Still meet…
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From the Publisher – There are “No Old Topics” When it Comes to Mental Health Education
…Caregivers.” Next fall we will be discussing, “Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents,” followed by next winter’s look at, “Women’s Issues in Mental Health.” Many of these topics were…
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How Our Programs Are Making a Difference
…for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, 940 Commonwealth Avenue West, Boston, MA 02215, (617) 353-3549; the International Association of Psychosocial rehabilitation Services, www.iaprs.org; and the US Psychiatric rehabilitation Association, www.uspra.org….
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The Economics of Recovery: The Making of a Consumer Advocate
…our years of experience, education and charm, we weren’t getting any job offers. “You’re overqualified” we were told. “You’re too old and too smart to manage” was probably what they…
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Wellness Self-Management
…out more information about the PIN, please visit the following website: www.nyebpcenter.org . You may also contact Melissa Hinds-Martinez at hindsma@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu or call (212) 543-5941 for additional information. The NYSOMH…
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From the Publisher – Some Essentials on Surviving a Mental Illness During and Following Hospitalization
…mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder….
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The NYSPA Report – NYS Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal: Issues for the Mental Health System
…in the hope of stimulating urgent attention and spurring the Legislature to act expeditiously. The budget proposal can be viewed online at: www.assembly.state.ny.us/comm/WAM/20081216/a158.pdf. In addition to proposals for cuts in…
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The Importance of Building Community and Family Support with Latina Teens at Risk of Suicide
…Program Director for Life is Precious at Comunilife, Inc. Rosa M. Gil, DSW is President and CEO at Comunilife. For more information, visit www.comunilife.org and www.comunilifelip.org or call (917) 304-3645….
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Leaders of the Autism and Behavioral Health Community to Be Honored at May 12, 2021 Virtual Leadership Awards Reception
…communities at its Virtual Leadership Awards Reception on May 12, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For more information and to register, visit www.behavioralhealthnews.org/2021awardsreception. Debbie Pantin, MSW,…
