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The Long-Term Psychological Effects of Hazing and How We Can Prevent Them
…and feelings of helplessness caused by hazing can lead to persistent depressive symptoms. Victims may experience prolonged sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of…
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Clinical Work with Transgender Individuals
…especially true for transgender clients, many of whom come to treatment because they lack self-acceptance and/or support from family, friends and their surrounding communities. One way to encourage validation is…
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Responding to PTSD in Our Communities
…offered at many New York settings and on the websites including: www.ncptsd.va.gov; www.nctsn.org; www.istss.org; tfcbt.musc.edu; www.agpa.org. Consultations and collaborations are the best way to enhance individual and agency capacity. When…
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Disparities in Pain Management: Examining Cultural Inequities and the Critical Role of Behavioral Health Providers
…by following established best practices, guidelines, and system protocols. Develop protocols for engaging in comprehensive assessments of pain and comorbid mental health and/or substance use conditions that incorporate a biopsychosocial,…
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Investing in the Integrated Care Workforce
…fluency in behavioral or medical terminology, and build strong communication. Clinical Competency The ability to effectively deliver evidence-based clinical interventions can help behavioral health staff feel efficacious in their work…
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Essentials for Working with Teenagers in Groups
…Guidance Center, which provides comprehensive mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. To find out more, visit: www.northshorechildguidance.org. He is the author of Group Work…
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A Virtual Pathway to Technology-Assisted Care Models: Keeping Up with New Technology in Behavioral Health Care
…help increase awareness of the benefits of medication adherence.” In one instance, PH was serving Malcom, who was prescribed 12 oral medications to be taken three times a day. Malcom…
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Finding the Right Recovery Path: Welcoming Everyone into Treatment
…2016 than died of motor vehicle accidents, homicide and suicide, combined. In responding to this crisis, we do not have the luxury of closing our minds to any viable option….
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Project Access: An Investigation of Access to Quality Mental Health and Addictions Care
…and bullying, violence or harassment. These attitudes may lead to individuals believing that they can never improve their lot in life and feeling let down by health insurance companies and…
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Stopping the Hospital Revolving Door: A Pathway Home to Stable Community Life
…typical causes of community instability during the care transition. During the transition, unexpected and unanticipated challenges or barriers to community stability can occur. For example, appointments with clinics or doctors…
