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Complexities in Caring for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities for Improvement
…comorbidities and associated complications. The foregoing study suggests individuals with SMI are predisposed to the premature development of various physical illnesses commonly associated with aging, but it does not discount…
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An Overview of Family-Based Substance Use Therapy
…them with better knowledge and skills, and better outcomes for all. Learn more at www.relias.com. References Ackerman. N. (1984). A Theory of Family Systems. Accessed via https://books.google.com/books/about/A_theory_of_family_systems.html?id=Q3NHAAAAMAAJ Center for Children…
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Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Pornography Viewing as Addictions
…heath disorders per se, despite the vast amount of research and evidence that provides compelling support for such a diagnosis. Aside from the DSM, most of the world relies on…
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The NYSPA Report: The Launch of 988 and Crisis Stabilization Centers Are Among New Efforts in NYS to Help Loved Ones and Family Members
…and in depth legislative and regulatory reports. References 1. https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/groundbreaking-developments-suicide-prevention-mental-health-crisis-service-provision 2. https://www.fcc.gov/document/designating-988-national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-0 3. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/statistics/988-report-to-legislature.pdf 4. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/statistics/988-report-to-legislature.pdf 5. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bh_services_council/omh-updates-09222022.pdf 6. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bh_services_council/omh-updates-09222022.pdf 7. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/docs/crisis_stabilization_center_program_guidance.pdf 8. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-75-million-awards-develop-new-intensive-crisis-stabilization-centers 9. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-624-x/2015001/article/14214-eng.htm 10. https://www.kff.org/report-section/kff-cnn-mental-health-in-america-survey-findings/ 11. https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/2022-04-04_qtr_opioid_report.htm…
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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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We’re in a Mental Health Crisis. Why Do We Refuse to Help People with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia?
…a mental health crisis, CNN/KFF poll finds. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/05/health/cnn-kff-mental-health-poll-wellness/ Iscoe, A. 10 May 2023. The System That Failed Jordan Neely. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/22/the-system-that-failed-jordan-neely. Societal & Caregiver Costs of Schizophrenia…
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The Economy’s Impact on Vocational Services
…more difficult by companies utilizing internet sites for advertising positions (e.g., monster.com, Linkin.com, etc.) No longer can applicants forge a phone relationship with a voice from Human Resources or the…
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NYSPA Report – Chronic Pain and Behavioral Health: Underlying Data and Regulatory Responses
…and analyzing pertinent legislation, providing legislative and electoral research, memo preparation, and in-depth legislative and regulatory reports. Footnotes www.cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/bsc/BSC_Background_Overview_Progress-GL-Update_6_28_cleared_final_D_Dowell-508-fx.pdf www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/chronic-pain-and-mental-health-interconnected www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7215a1.htm www.cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/bsc/BSC_Background_Overview_Progress-GL-Update_6_28_cleared_final_D_Dowell-508-fx.pdf www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pmtf-final-report-2019-05-23.pdf www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7215a1.htm#contribAff www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5472077/ adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/chronic-pain healthsciences.arizona.edu/news/releases/study-shows-millions-people-live-co-occuring-chronic-pain-and-mental-health-symptoms www.mhanational.org/mental-health-america-reports-strong-connection-between-chronic-pain-and-untreated-mental-health www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pmtf-final-report-2019-05-23.pdf www.ninds.nih.gov/news-events/directors-messages/all-directors-messages/september-pain-awareness-month-we-are-all-together#:~:text=Each%20September%2C%20Pain%20Awareness%20month,better%20prevent%20and%20treat%20it….
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The NYSPA Report: The Future of Telehealth in New York State
…of the MHNE Board of Directors, publisher of Behavioral Health News. Footnotes 1. www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/medical_society_of_the_state_of _ new_york_mssny.pdf 2. Joint comments submitted by the Medical Society of the State of New York…
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Regarding Divorced People with Mental Illness and the Expression “Being on the Dole” – Two Issues that Warrant Our Attention
…with any specific research other than a thorough search of the internet and my own opinion gathered through real-life experience. Helping Divorced Parents with Mental Illness Stay Close to Their…
