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Opioids and Homelessness in America
…help access community resources that facilitate recovery (https://www.compasshealth.org/services/pathfinder-peer-project). Improve access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). BH Providers: Access to medications is critical to treatment and recovery from OUD. Research shows…
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Integrative Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders in Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families in a Civilian Inpatient Setting
…the VA it can be difficult to identify treatments that work as well as individuals who are competent to provide such treatments. Examining these challenges for our service members, veterans,…
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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,…
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Leveraging Technology in Enhancing Opioid Care: How NYC Well is Providing Vital Connections and Support
…pharmacies, and for free from community organizations. NYC Well counselors are available 24/7 by phone, text, and chat to discuss the life-saving effects of naloxone in reversing the effects of…
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A Root Cause of the Opiate Drug Abuse Epidemic
…societies, hospital and healthcare accreditation organizations such as the Joint Commission (formerly The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), and medical boards, among others. By his account, all were…
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Focus on Integrated Treatment (FIT)
…topics including screening and assessment, stage-wise treatment, tobacco dependence treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and more. Individuals that complete 29 modules covering basic, intermediate, and advanced practitioner competencies can earn…
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The Important Role Volunteers Play in OMH’s Mission to Help Vulnerable New Yorkers
…State Office of Mental Health (OMH) reached out to mental health care professionals and asked that they volunteer to help New Yorkers who were feeling the stress and anxiety caused…
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Utilizing Trauma-Informed Care to Address Trauma Reactions in Staff: Potential Impacts on Retention
…compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue following completion of trauma training and trainings focused on helping staff develop trauma-informed self-care practices (TISC). A city-wide study, conducted in Baltimore between 2015 and…
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Suicide in Adolescents: Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and What Parents Can Do to Support Their Teens
…She can be reached at hmartinez@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com and at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Alvord, M., Kaslow N., Owens, S., & Gurwitch, R. (2018, April 19). Talking to teens: Suicide prevention. American Psychological Association….
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Community Capacity: Can We Deliver Better Treatment for Children and Families?
…are commonly accepted as the community’s voice about both the importance of behavioral health, and acceptance that the common definition of “health care” includes behavioral health. Policy makers should be…
