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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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Understanding and Addressing Childhood Trauma
…jcruz@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com and at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019). Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prevention Resource for Action: A Compilation of the Best Available Evidence. Atlanta, GA: National…
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The NYSPA Report – The Safe Act: A New Reporting Requirement for Mental Health Professionals
…for evaluation. Without this element – disclosure to prevent imminent harm or injury – the breach of confidentiality would not be warranted. Proposed Bill Rewrite To address its concerns, NYSPA…
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Creating Sustainable Homes for Prevention Services
The addiction and overdose crisis in the U.S. continues unabated, with more than 46 million people having a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2021 and more than 100,000 people dying…
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Preventing Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders
…highlight prevention approaches to mental illness and substance use and how we at DOHMH incorporate these approaches into our work. “Prevention” in behavioral health can be interpreted broadly; many of…
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The Challenge of Caregiving: A Personal Story
…are caregivers, we commend you for your dedication and hard work. Visit Parent to Parent of New York State at www.parenttoparentnys.org. Some other helpful websites include www.nfcacares.org, www.aoa.gov, and www.caregiving.org….
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Co-Occurring Conditions in Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Treatment Approaches
…Trauma; Excessive electronic gaming; and Learning disabilities in reading comprehension and compositional writing Developmental Coordination Disorder An important and neglected area of study is the relationship between trauma and ASD,…
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Maintaining a Focus on Recovery for People Within the Supported Housing System
…overall quality of services and supports and vastly increases quality-of-life measures. The changes occurring from the transition to managed care are further complicated by New York City’s housing market. Supported…
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Chronic Pain and Its Impacts: An Overview & Possible Management Options
…Chronic Pain A recent NIH study in 2023 demonstrated that chronic pain among adults in the USA is a frequently occurring new health condition when compared with diabetes or hypertension….
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How Our Programs Are Making a Difference
…for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, 940 Commonwealth Avenue West, Boston, MA 02215, (617) 353-3549; the International Association of Psychosocial rehabilitation Services, www.iaprs.org; and the US Psychiatric rehabilitation Association, www.uspra.org….
