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The Economics of Recovery: Threading the Needle
…recent study of Corporate Human Resource Departments conducted by the Business Council of Fairfield, Connecticut found “Lack of Skills” to be the major barrier to hiring persons with disabilities. Acquiring…
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The Structure of a Revolution in Obesity Treatment
…a telehealth community of five or six people working toward a common goal. The community meets weekly for one-hour teleconferences. Within the context of a community meeting, participants: (a) systematically…
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Social Security Matters – The Impact of Special Housing on Social Security Disability Claims
…the subject of another column or, if you have any specific or more pressing questions about income, feel free to contact me. At some point during our representation, almost every…
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Understanding Teenage Self-Harm: Strategies for Prevention and Support
…Ithaca, NY Strong, M. A Bright Red Scream: Self-Mutilation and the Language of Painβ. Penguin Publishing Group. October 1999. The Recovery Village. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/self-harm/self-harm-statistics/β. 2024. Young Minds. Self-Harm. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/self-harm/#Helpingyourchildwithselfharm. July 2021….
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The Impact of Youth Peer Advocates: An Early Look at Findings
…an intensive care coordination model for children with complex mental health challenges. The New York State System of Care (NYS SOC) initiative, a pilot study of HFW implementation, encourages YPA…
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Challenges and Solutions: Mental Health Responses During COVID-19
…reported symptoms of anxiety disorder (compared to 8.1 % in the same period in 2019) and 24.3 % with depressive disorders compared with 6.5 % the prior year. The study…
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Aging with Optimism in FEGS Behavioral Health Residential Programs
…as well as their psychological needs if aging populations are to remain in and flourish in their communities. As new housing opportunities for the mentally ill open in the community,…
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WellLife Network β 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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CEO to CEO: Navigating the 2021 Medicare and Medicaid Services Changes
…complex care plans that members with ESRD often have, and providing a system for eliminating barriers to adherence can help MA plans proactively provide quality care. For example, offering personalized…
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Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes Through Collaborative Efforts and Strategies
…community-based organizations, and managed care organizations. In order to measure Staten Island’s performance to improve quality of care and population health outcomes, numerous quality measures are being monitored that pertain…
