PTSD, Anxiety, and Disordered Attachment

• By: Richard Beauvais, PhD The Wellspring Institute
• July 1st, 2010
• 672    0

…used, touch communicates care and affection, while providing comfort, reducing stress and fostering a depth of interpersonal communication that builds trust. According to Siegel (2002) and Cozolino (2002), emotion is…

Challenges of Black Males with Mental Illness

• By: Maurice Lacey, LMSW, MS Ed, CASAC Faith Mission Crisis Center, Inc.
• January 1st, 2011
• 687    0

…positions. Therefore, there must be a commitment amongst these agencies to on-going training that goes beyond cultural competence and include addressing the structural racism present in mental health agencies as…

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Responds to Post 9/11 Public Need

• By: Trish Marsik JoAnne Mclean NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• January 1st, 2009
• 708    0

…(SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil. Research indicates that individuals who continue on antidepressants for approximately one year are less likely to experience a relapse of PTSD (www.medicinenet.com). Enrollment…

Substance Use Disorder Measures and Preparing for Value-Based Purchasing

• By: Arlene González-Sánchez NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
• October 1st, 2018
• 742    0

…engagement in treatment. Programs should be aware of how well they compare to the statewide and regional performance on these measures. Others will require data from other sources for a…

The NYSPA Report: The Changing Face of the VA

• By: C. Deborah Cross, MD NY State Psychiatric Association (NYSPA)
• October 1st, 2012
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…If you or a loved one need access to health care at the VA, please contact the Returning Combat Veteran Program at (866) 400-1237, a national outreach number, or www.oefoif.va.gov….

Understanding and Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• By: The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• January 1st, 2009
• 559    0

…be able to answer them. You should feel comfortable with your therapist and feel you are working as a team to tackle your problems. It can be difficult to talk…

24 Organizations Team Up in Westchester’s First Trauma-Informed Systems Change Collaborative

• By: Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTRP Blythedale Children’s Hospital
• July 2nd, 2021
• adverse childhood experiences, learning collaborative, Summer 2021 Issue, systems change, trauma, trauma-informed care
• 1111    0

…to help us tackle this daunting task together. Blythedale’s leadership and vision will allow us to create a comprehensive blueprint that will serve us for years to come.” This six-month…

Federation of Organizations: A Family Affair

• By: Barbara Faron Federation of Organizations
• January 17th, 2023
• community-based treatment, developmental disability, family, mental illness, substance use, Winter 2023 Issue
• 858    0

…community. Since 1972, Federation of Organizations has been a leader in advocating for community-based treatment and has developed a comprehensive array of services that support families challenged by mental illness…

Workplace Success for Individuals with Autism and Sensory Issues: The Critical Role of Wellness and Strategies for Success

• By: Jennifer Kolarik Lance Haskins Ryan Therriault College Internship Program Brevard Center
• January 1st, 2016
• 776    0

…Dan, uses the smartphone app “Map my Ride” (www.mapmyride.com) to record his bike riding mileage. For healthy meals and grocery shopping, students take pictures of what they purchase or meals…

Whole Health Peer Support: Improving Health Disparity Among Individuals with Serious Mental Health Challenges and/or Addictions

• By: Lisa St George, MSW, CPRP Recovery Opportunity Center
• January 1st, 2015
• 769    0

…for their recovery (President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health (NFC) 2003, from the cover letter, Page 1). Still, these steadfast individuals found their way to recovery. Note that recovery…