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The Mom of a Mentally Ill Child Needs Understanding
…are mental health providers who fail to communicate empathy. In maintaining professional roles (and distance), they may not offer the mother the understanding and validation she needs. Some even communicate…
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We Need to Do More Than Just Talk About Mental Illness
…research. In order to move the needle, we need real bipartisan leadership. First, we have to separate facts from fiction. While many people erroneously believe that mental illness has a…
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Mental Health Parity in New York – How It Started, How It’s Going
Picnics and Pizza The fight for mental health parity – equal coverage and reimbursement by health insurers of mental illnesses and conditions – has been long and challenging. In the…
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Panic and Anxiety Disorder: One Person’s Journey
…are rambling and negative. It’s so tiring to be on guard all the time, so inner focused. When I’m distracted or physically active, I’m better – much better – when…
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Self-Care is Essential to Well-being at Work
…that they can provide high quality services to consumers. There are many ways to develop an organizational culture of wellness. Some examples of steps that organizations can take to foster…
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Substance Use Disorder Measures and Preparing for Value-Based Purchasing
…at these rates for New York later in the article and I will pose the question, how would we react if these rates applied to individuals diagnosed with heart disease…
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Caring for The Caregiver: Becoming Fearless During Illness and Loss
…feel trapped and begin to comply. They are not trapped by the patient really, but by their own feelings of guilt and fear. In this case, complying with the demands…
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Leveraging Technology in Enhancing Opioid Care: How NYC Well is Providing Vital Connections and Support
…pharmacies, and for free from community organizations. NYC Well counselors are available 24/7 by phone, text, and chat to discuss the life-saving effects of naloxone in reversing the effects of…
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Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
…confident in identifying both mental health and substance use disorders. Most programs have implemented a validated screening tool to identify people who have a high likelihood of having a mental…
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Zero Suicide: Working Together to Save Lives
…And while the initiative is young, decreases in suicide rates from 30%-60% are being seen. The National Action Alliance has created a toolkit to help those who are committed to…
