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Behavioral Health Volunteering in Times of Crisis
…team, composed of nearly 600 volunteers, has provided thousands of hours of free behavioral health support in the face of a variety of disasters and crises. In this article, we…
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How Volunteering Benefits the Mental Health of 124 “Foster Grandparents”
…have pointed to various positive impacts of volunteering on an individual’s mental and physical health, including providing volunteers with a sense of purpose and community. A large-scale study in the…
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Limits of Self-Management in Mental Health
…new and permanent solutions before your mental health issues become new and problematic complications in your treatment. So, how does this translate into practical steps? I recommend: Being proactive with…
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Kicks Off National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health
…team to meet with people who have been hit particularly hard, and partnering with local leaders to find ways to save lives in our communities. The Biden-Harris Administration will continue…
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Pediatric Behavioral Health Urgent Care: An Innovative Model of Care for Children and Adolescents
…communicates findings and recommendations where appropriate. The goal is to break down silos and improve communication between schools, community providers and our team and to support and educate families. The…
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The Adolescent Therapeutic Community: An Integrated Model of Care
I was once told early in my career that the Therapeutic Community (TC) takes an hour to explain but a lifetime to master. The traditional Therapeutic Community model has saved…
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A Paradigm Shift: Addressing Two Misrecognitions About the Stigma of Mental Illness
…with depression and anxiety being less stigmatizing than, for example, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, all deviations from what medicine defines as mental health or normal mental status bestow a…
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Playing a Vital Role in Building a Crisis Care Continuum
…with seeking support, and allows more people to quickly seek and access crisis support. 988 Lifeline builds on the model of local centers connecting callers to community services. The 988…
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Family Mental Health: How Your Organization Programs and Services Are Helping
…there was no duplication of services and that there was a comprehensive plan for the family to address their mental health, housing, and academic concerns. One of Ms. Smith’s greatest…
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Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality in Alleviating Loneliness Among Older Adults
…multisensory experiences that promote engagement and feelings of wellbeing. The use of virtual reality in reducing feelings of loneliness among older adults is gaining the attention of researchers, social workers,…
