“Behavioral” Health: What a Difference a Word Makes!

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Mental Health Policy Advocate
• October 1st, 2013
• 2861    0

…“mental” health organizations to become “behavioral” health organizations. For example, The National Council of Community Mental Health Centers is now The National Council of Community Behavioral Healthcare, and The Coalition…

Suicide Prevention in the Aging

• By: Thomas R. Grinley, MBA, CMQ/OE, CLYB New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services
• July 1st, 2017
• 660    0

…Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is an easily administered questionnaire of only nine questions that can quickly assess a patient for signs of depression. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)…

The NYSPA Report: Mental Health and the Geriatric Population

• By: Jeffrey Borenstein NY State Psychiatric Association (NYSPA) Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF)
• April 1st, 2019
• 756    0

…the etiology becomes more complex and varied in later life. For example, psychosis associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is more or less restricted to older adults. The number…

Harm Reduction in Treatment: A Simplified Overview

• By: Meryl Camer, LCSW-R WellLife Network
• October 23rd, 2023
• arm reduction, compassionate care, Fall 2023 Issue, low-barrier solutions, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone, naloxone distribution, naloxone training, opioid overdose prevention, peer services, person-centered treatment, stigma reduction, substance use disorders, telehealth
• 623    0

…role in educating and preventing addiction in communities. Schools use scientifically-proven resources to teach middle and high school students about addiction prevention. Educational talks within the community work towards breaking…

Why Integrated Care for Co-Occurring Disorders Is So Important

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Columbia University School of Social Work
• January 1st, 2018
• 1414    0

…to high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease, is probably a greater factor. Smoking, which provides emotional relief to many people and is very common among people with serious mental…

Support for Older Adult Peers

• By: Jeffrey V. Perry, CPRP, MSM Vera Popko Baltic Street, AEH, Inc.
• April 1st, 2011
• 787    0

…just to know that someone cares and is concerned. A Case Study: George (not his real name) a senior came to Baltic Street, AEH, Inc. Geriatric Program some time ago,…

An Organization’s Multidimensional Response to the Economy

• By: Harvey I. Newman Wellspring
• October 1st, 2009
• 555    0

…realize it was a need? Was the change in our fiscal fortune due to the economy – a situation beyond our control? Or, did we make brilliant management decisions that…

Beacon’s Unique Staffing to Facilitate System Reform in New York State

• By: Jorge R. Petit, MD Beacon Health Options
• April 1st, 2017
• 774    0

…answering questions or responding to concerns related to HCBS. To date, the PCLS have conducted multiple Provider Roundtables, having invited over 40 community-based providers to come to Beacon to discuss…

Hoarding Disorder Condition: There Is Hope

• By: Mansour (Max) Banilivy, PhD WellLife Network
• April 1st, 2020
• hoarding
• 838    0

…Hoarding – A Common Disorder Hoarding problem is far from being rare and has proven for many to be resistant to change. Anywhere from 2-6 percentage of the population is…

WellLife Network’s Mental Health Residential Services: Creating Exceptional Living Experiences for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

• By: Crystal John WellLife Network
• July 19th, 2023
• compassionate care, housing, long-term recovery, recovery-based housing, residential services, serious mental illness, Summer 2023 Issue, supportive housing, whole-person wellness
• 646    0

…recovery. WellLife Network’s highly acclaimed housing programs create exceptional living experiences, helping those struggling with SMI attain independence and live with dignity in the community. This article highlights the pivotal…