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Overdose Safety in Older Adults: The Critical Role of Zero Overdose
…Opioids, like fentanyl, were implicated in 85% of these fatalities. Among adults aged 55 to 64, the overdose rate reached 78.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, highlighting the acute vulnerability of…
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The East New York Health Hub: A Model for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
…Communications, at Institute for Community Living (ICL). Footnotes Human Services Council, Commission on Value-Based Care, “Integrating Health and Human Services” 2018 World Health Organization, “About Social Determinants of Health,” https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1…
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The Future of Behavioral Healthcare in New York State
…of length of stay, completion rates, and costs—and in the services they offer. Currently, New York State has one of the largest Intensive Residential Treatment systems in the world. We…
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How Autistic Individuals Taught Us to Teach
…students. We had them face the computers and gave them a series of tasks to complete at their pace. We were available to help them when they were stuck. Class…
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An Overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder
…summer months; this is called summer-pattern SAD or summer depression and is less common. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of SAD? SAD is not considered a separate disorder but…
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ICL Housing: Like a Nice Piece of CAKE
…their recovery is how they were treated by others. Each day we strive to fulfill our mission in providing high quality comprehensive services to our tenants. This is exhibited through…
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Wraparound and Wellness: A Catalyst for Recovery
…this complex dilemma? Wellness and community connectedness are essential components for a successful recovery process in this population. The theoretical constructs of the Wraparound Model of Care while using the…
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Helping My Fellow Consumers in Their Recovery
…Development. These groups are real and provide the necessary tools to live comfortably in mainstream society. I encourage them to set realistic goals. I am also the HAI liaison and…
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Still Reaching: The Syndemics that Complicate and Characterize How Drugs and HIV Intersect in People’s Lives
…that addresses the totality of people’s lives. For example, “one-stop” clinics – like the mobile health units in the NIDA-supported INTEGRA trial – test the impact of offering comprehensive services…
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The Importance of Equity for All: Accessing Preventative Affordable Behavioral Health Care
…throughout our comprehensive array of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services. Through our robust services, as well as our advocacy programs and community events, MHA is able to meet the needs of…
