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Clergy and Faith Communities Perspective and Role in Suicide Prevention
…as to how suicide is spoken about and where they can connect with caring and compassionate persons with comfort and without fear. Additionally, given the realities of current life circumstances,…
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Social Determinants of Health and COVID-19: A Peer Perspective
…be most comfortable. Some are more comfortable at home. With others, if there are not any logistical or physical needs that may pose a challenge, they may be able to…
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Lessons of COVID-19: Staff Dedication and Skill Key to Success
The Institute for Community Living (ICL) compass shines brightly on our North Star: “People get better with us.” This simple yet profound message has given us meaning and purpose during…
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Attracting and Retaining Employees During the Workforce Crisis of 2021
…you make your company brand stand out above the rest to attract the best candidates? Begin by having strategic planning sessions with your team to build and implement your company…
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From the Desk of Dr. Max: The Impact of Employee Depression in the Workplace
…appetite problems Irritability, tearfulness, and may be anger or argumentativeness Not future-oriented Physical complaints and/or worsening of current medical conditions Increased use of prescribed medication, alcohol, and drugs Over the…
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Addressing Stigma: The Importance of Cultural Relevance and Early Intervention
…health and viewpoints pertaining to mental illness. People in marginalized communities who face systemic discrimination often do not trust our systems and avoid seeking care. In many communities, seeking mental…
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Integration: A History of Promise
…and physical plant requirements, from the size of examination rooms down to the closets, make it expensive for community-based providers to upgrade and retrofit their clinics to be certified for…
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Commentary on Treating Vulnerable, Mentally Ill Patients
…outcomes of community stabilization and recovery. (8) Not generally embedded in the comfort zone of most health care payers or providers, these required cross systems challenges are indeed daunting. But…
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Understanding Eating Disorders in Gay Males
…from society, from health care professionals and from insurance companies. Now is the time for further development of multicultural competencies in relation to gay men. Vulnerability The Gay and Lesbian…
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The NYSPA Report: Families of Suicided Soldiers to Get Letter of Condolence from President
…himself in Iraq in June of that year. He was in his second tour of duty when the stresses of combat combined with an argument with his girlfriend over the…
