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Behavioral Health, the LGBTQ Community, and Managed Care
…Transgender Individuals in the U.S., 2014; http://kff.org/report-section/health-and-access-to-care-and-coverage-for-LGBTQ-individuals-in-the-u-s-the-LGBTQ-community/. ii Gates G.: How Many People Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender? The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law, Apr. 2011. http://www3.law.ucla.edu/williamsinstitute/pdf/ How-many-people-are-LGBTQ-Final.pdf…
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Addressing the Human Services Workforce Crisis Through Training and Professional Development
…behavioral skills training (e.g., Parsons, M. B., Rollyson, J. H., & Reid, D. H., 2012. Evidence-based staff training: a guide for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 2-11.) Competency-based instruction…
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Zero Suicide in the United States
…College. John I. Gerson, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Katonah, NY. To reach the authors,email Dr. Bush at Drrachelwbush@gmail.com and Dr. Gerson at DrJohn@DrJohn123.com….
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Stand Up for Mental Health: Comedy that Gets Respect!
…read Andi Cuddington’s M.S. thesis for the London School of Economics and Political Science: www.standupformentalhealth.com/documents/Cracking-Up-Mental-Illness-and-Stand-Up-Comedy-A-Social-Representations-Approach-to-Anti-Stigma-Resistance.pdf Also, please consult these resources on the health benefits of humor: www.verywellmind.com/health-benefits-of-humor-and-laughter-5101137 www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/healing-benefits-humor-laughter.asp To book…
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Understanding and Treating Depression
…or her particular illness. Signs and symptoms include: (1) Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings; (2) Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism; (3) Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness; (4) Irritability,…
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His Battle with Depression Opened a Door to Helping Others – A Mental Health News Interview with Award-Winning Actor Joe “Joey Pants” Pantoliano
…you say? Joe: I would say, “You’re Not Alone” and “You Can Get Better.” I would also say “Surrender and Get Better,” but I am not sure everyone would understand…
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Accepting Recovery and Coming Home: Integrated Practices for Addiction Treatment with Veterans
…March 13). Millions went to war in Iraq, Afghanistan, leaving many with lifelong scars. http://www.mcclatchydc.com/ Retrieved on November 22, 2013 from http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/03/14/185880/millions-went-to-war-in-iraq-afghanistan.html Collie, K., Backos, A., Malchiodi, C., & Spiegal,…
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Substance Abuse and Misuse in Older Adults
…in Psychiatric Times, July 27, 2012. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/geriatric-psychiatry/substance-abuse-aging-and-elderly-adults Blow, F. “Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol 26” SAMHSA, 1998 http://adaiclearinghouse.org/downloads/TIP-26-Substance-Abuse-Among-Older-Adults-67.pdf Administration on Aging/SAMHSA. “Issue Brief 5: Prescription Medication Misuse…
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The NYSPA Report: Overdose Prevention Centers Keep Our People Alive
…KFF. “Opioid Overdose Deaths by Race/Ethnicity”. State Health Facts. https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/opioid-overdose-deaths-by-raceethnicity/?dataView=1&activeTab=graph¤tTimeframe=0&startTimeframe=3&selectedRows=%7B%22wrapups%22:%7B%22united-states%22:%7B%7D%7D%7D&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D#notes Accessed 11 June 2023. Krawczyk N, Rivera BD, Jent V, Keyes KM, Jones CM, Cerdá M. “Has the treatment gap…
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Suicide Prevention as a Core Responsibility
…of the Zero Suicide model: Create a leadership-driven, safety-oriented culture committed to dramatically reducing suicide among people receiving care. Develop a competent, confident, and caring workforce with suicide-specific expertise. Systematically…
