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Friendship is Good Medicine at Compeer
…by an American Psychological Association (APA) task force (http://www.apa.org/practice/resources/grid/catalog.pdf). In 2012, the Compeer Model was reviewed and approved for listing on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)…
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HUDβs Role in Supporting the Goals of Olmstead
…do not oppose community-based treatment; and (3) community-based services can be reasonably accommodated, taking into account the resources available to the public entity and the needs of others who are…
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From Transition to Transformation
…Workgroup report and recommendations (www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/docs/mrt_behavioral_health_reform_recommend.pdf), should continue to inform this process. A transformed system will work in an integrated and interconnected manner toward a holistic set of goals for each…
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Spotlight on Eating Disorders
…2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb70.pdf Lock J and Le Grange D. Family-based treatment of eating disorders. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2005;37 Suppl:S64-7. Lock J…
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New York City Program Helps Individuals Suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder Prepare for Employment
…those individuals who suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD) may find themselves particularly demoralized by the current economic climate compared to most segments of the U.S. population. Though individual therapy…
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From the Publisher – Some Essentials on Surviving a Mental Illness During and Following Hospitalization
…In addition to medication treatment, psychosocial treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, peer support groups and other community services can also be components of a treatment plan and…
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The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Responds to Post 9/11 Public Need
…(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…
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Suicide: More Common Than You Think, More Preventable Than You Know
…may mean. These examples and many more make a strong case for community wide participation in gatekeeper trainings, with a goal of establishing a community alert community that results in…
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The Critical Solution for Homeless Older Adults: Tools for Aging in Place
…our website www.projectrenewal.org or contact Susan Dan at susan.dan@projectrenewal.org. To learn more about Health Management Associates and its public sector consulting services, visit www.healthmanagement.com/what-we-do or contact Kristan McIntosh at kmcintosh@healthmanagement.com….
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Workplace Success for Individuals with Autism and Sensory Issues: The Critical Role of Wellness and Strategies for Success
…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…
