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WellLife Network – A New Name and Strategy Reflects New Priorities and Directions for Leading Health & Human Services Agency
…Compassion/Caring – the understanding, support, guidance and dedication of an outstanding staff, whose expertise and experience is augmented by a cadre of generous and devoted volunteers; Partnerships – comprehensive, integrated…
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FAST-PS: A New Initiative for Developing Novel Treatments for Psychosis and Other Mental Disorders
…and improve treatment for those suffering from mental illnesses There is a serious crisis in drug development for mental disorders. The numbers of potential new compounds in the research pipeline…
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The Emotional Needs of Older Adults from the Former Soviet Union
…members of communities, especially immigrant communities. More about the F.E.G.S Brooklyn Resource Center: In addition to the OMH licensed mental health clinic, with a fully bi-lingual clinic staff, the Center…
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Championing a Hidden Health Crisis: Childhood Sexual Trauma
…to build a comfort and resiliency. Communicate, communicate; the collective ‘we’ (parents, caregivers and professionals) need to listen and permit the expression of ideas and feelings even when the child’s…
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The Padavan Law and Group Home Placement
…law defines these facilities as community residential facilities. The law further directs any organization wishing to open a community residential facility to provide written notice of the location and activities…
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The Role of Intimacy on the Road to Recovery
…minutes. A series of 14 questions guided the discussion. The participating residents largely expressed interest and excitement to have an open forum to communicate their concerns and discuss their feelings…
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Providing Care Afterhours: The BestSelf Way
…clubhouse, and expanding Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services. The BBH community clubhouses are established to function as supportive after-hours care facilities. The clubhouses provide community support in a safe, non-judgmental…
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Stable Housing: A Determinant of Our Behavioral Health
…him on the right track. ACT teams deliver comprehensive mental health treatment to individuals who have a mental illness that seriously impairs their functioning in the community. Serving those whose…
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Improving Medication Adherence in People with Serious Mental Illness
…and how it can improve their quality of life helps address concerns or misconceptions patients may have. Clear communication is key to adherence. Fostering open and honest communication by encouraging…
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Governor Hochul Launches Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Clinics to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis
…bringing the total number of clinics to more than 1,200 statewide. New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “School-based clinics are an important component of…
