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The D4 Clinic Helps Irish Bus Driver Lose 60 lbs. in 4 Months with a Hypnotic Gastric Band
Bus driver lost over 60lbs (4 stone) in 3 months - and he credits his transformation to his hypnotic gastric band and a little blue plate. - December 22, 2017 - The D4 Clinic
Family Counselors Can Now Expand Services with Wise Business Plans
In the race to raise public awareness of the need for intervention and support for at-risk individuals, family counseling services have now become an important community health partner. Wise Business Plans is offering individual, family and group therapists and mental healthcare entrepreneurs effective planning strategies to garner funding for expansion, and the cutting-edge market strategies necessary to reach those in need. - December 22, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
One World for Life Adds Fourth-Generation Firefighter to Board of Directors
One World for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying first responders worldwide, recently appointed Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a fourth-generation firefighter and nationally acclaimed advocate for crisis stress intervention in first responders, to its board of directors. One World for Life was founded by former congressman, Curt Weldon, who also founded the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 1987. - December 20, 2017 - One World for Life
cliexa® Partners with Preventative Technology Solutions on Risk Assessment Solutions; New Product Will Help Physicians Address Behavioral Health Risks in Adolescents
cliexa, Inc., developer of a mobile platform for chronic disease management, announces today a collaboration with Preventative Technology Solutions, Inc., (PTSI), provider of medical assessment applications and mHealth prevention services for adolescents and young adults. cliexa has licensed PTSI... - December 19, 2017 - cliexa
Headshoe Co. Makes Basic Tool for Relaxation and Stress Management
The Headshoe helps a user relax, visualize, and concentrate by reducing light, noise and physical distractions. - December 02, 2017 - Headshoe Co.
National Children’s Advocate & Author Offers Tools to Prevent Real-Life Tragedies Through Heartfelt Stories Packed with Powerful Messages About Kindness & Accountability
Lisa Ozalis-Graham is a children's advocate and author whose book, "The Adventures of Finley and Cisco," provides a tool for educators, parents, caregivers and mental health professionals to introduce the topics of bullying, kindness, resilience, forgiveness, tolerance and celebration of those who are different, kindness and standing up for what is right. - November 29, 2017 - Empower Kids, LLC
Dreama M. Kelly Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dreama M. Kelly of Petersburg, West Virginia has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 5 years in the field of life coaching. About Dreama M. Kelly Dreama M. Kelly is a Life Coach at Your Life... - November 28, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
An American Navy Vet with PTSD and a Canadian Former Depressive Create the First Cannabis-Scented Sticker Card Set
A partnership between an American Navy veteran with PTSD and a Canadian who suffered from chronic depression has resulted in the creation of a humorous cartoon collectible card set meant to promote the positives of cannabis. - November 21, 2017 - Zelpha Comics and Publishing Ltd.
Elaine G. Adevai Highlighted as the Biography of the Month for November 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been highlighted as the Biography of the Month for November 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 35 years in the fields of psychology and nonprofit services. About Elaine G. - November 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Berry Brunk Promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Stratus Interoperable, Inc., Effective January 1, 2018
Chief Strategy Officer Berry Brunk promoted to CEO effective 1/1/18. Current CEO and Chairman Fred Zolla will move to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and will work closely with Mr. Brunk to execute the overall business strategy and vision of the company. - November 15, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter Held Mental Health Awareness Panel
Washington, DC’s Key Mental Health Policy Experts and Practitioners Engaged in a Community Dialog About How Mental Health and the Law Intersect - November 10, 2017 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Causalius Partners with Virtual Rehab to Treat Patients Across the GCC Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Rehab expands its services offering to the Middle East region by signing an exclusive partnership with Causalius. - November 08, 2017 - Virtual Rehab
Halliecrawford.com Proudly Sponsors Radical Kindness Event
Event proceeds will support Hillside’s mental health services and scholarships for children in need. - November 04, 2017 - HallieCrawford.com
CrowdReviews Partnered with Conferences Series LLC to Announce: International Conference on Applied Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
Applied Psychology Congress 2018 clears a stage to globalize the examination by introducing a discourse among businesses and scholastic associations and information exchange from research to industry and to enhance new thoughts for treatment systems. Applied Psychology Congress 2018 aims in... - November 04, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
Central Island Healthcare Invites HorseAbility Miniature Therapy Ponies Aiden and Pearl to the Facility
HorseAbility’s miniature therapy ponies Aiden and Pearl are visiting Central Island Healthcare on Thursday, November 9th at 2:15 PM. - October 27, 2017 - Central Island Healthcare
Personal Trauma Enables Radicalization for Female Martyrs
Dr. Patel’s presentation, "Psychology of Female Violence" focused on the contributing elements to female martyrdom, including, gender oppression, religion, and postpartum depression. Dr. Patel spoke in depth on the impact of postpartum depression, in conjunction with personal trauma that enables radicalization to be a successful, transformative process. - October 27, 2017 - Patel Consulting
New PlayMore® Digital Color Art Library Gift Item Encourages Creative Art Activity in Children Using Microsoft Paint 3D
The Playmore® HD Color Art Library is a digital collection of over 1,200 high-resolution coloring-book-like line art files that are stored on a 2 GB USB Flash Drive for children and adults to open, create with, and color using Microsoft Paint, Paint 3D, or a similar program like Paintbrush for MACs. - October 26, 2017 - AZ Direct, LLC
Kathryn D. Keithley, Psy.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathryn D. Keithley, Psy.D. of Wayne, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Kathryn D. Keithley, Psy.D. Dr. Keithley is retired... - October 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
OHEL’s 48th Annual Gala Sunday 19th November at the Marriott Marquis; A New Chapter Begins...OHEL is Home
A New Chapter Begins: OHEL is Home is the theme for OHEL’s 48th Annual Gala, taking place on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the New York Marriott Marquis. At OHEL, their book is filled with stories of perseverance, strength, and hope. This year, OHEL invites you to help write the next chapter... - October 20, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Hurricane Ravaged Communities Benefit from OHEL’s Trauma Support Team
OHEL’s Trauma Team, which has years of experience in natural tragedies, continues to provide critical help to individuals, families, and schools affected by Hurricane Harvey. As many have personally experienced from Hurricane Irma, Sandy and other such natural disasters, the devastating... - October 20, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Julie F. Unger, LPC, NCC Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julie F. Unger, LPC, NCC of Littleton, Colorado has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for almost 40 years in the healthcare field. About Julie F. Unger, LPC, NCC Ms. Unger is the... - October 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Book Cracks Code - The Secret Behind Our Perception Finally Revealed
Eye surgeon Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler has spent the better part of two decades treating people's sight, giving him a unique insight into how we use the gift of vision, including our power of perception. His new book, "Perceptual Intelligence" - praised in reviews by Dr. Phil, Dr. Travis Stork, Caitlyn Jenner, Montel Williams, Apolo Ohno, and apl.de.ap - unlocks the secret behind our sense of perception. - October 17, 2017 - Boxer Wachler Vision Institute
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Cindy Meyer Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Cindy Meyer has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services at TMCA’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. In her new role Meyer will continue to lead operations at TMCA’s behavioral... - October 17, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Trumpet Behavioral Health Expands ABA Therapy Into New Service Areas
Trumpet Behavioral Health, LLC, is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Today, Trumpet announced it has expanded its service offering into to the Palo Alto,... - October 17, 2017 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
Mind Therapy Clinic Offers No Drug Depression Treatment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Mind Therapy Clinic now offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of severe depression. - October 14, 2017 - Mind Therapy Clinic
5 Tips to Overcome Attention Issues at Mental Health Day "Lunch and Learn"
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights educated parents on how to help children with attention issues. The presentation was a "lunch and learn" seminar at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - October 14, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Award Winning Author Leif Gregersen is Announcing North America Wide Distribution of His Two Non-Fiction Books About His Experiences with Mental Illness
Leif Gregersen, now having completed his term as spotlight writer for the Edmonton Public Library is announcing a new focus of distributing his two non-fiction books, "Through the Withering Storm" and "Inching Back to Sane" to all US and Canadian markets. - October 09, 2017 - Leif Gregersen
New Anti-Bullying Spray, "Spray 'Em Away" Aims to Prevent Bullying in Classrooms
40 teachers across the US, Mexico, Canada and Australia are seeing amazing results from a pilot program using an anti-bullying spray developed by Spray 'Em Away. Spray 'Em Away products give teachers an aromatherapy room spray to use in their classrooms to spark conversations, like bullying, that can be challenging for a teachers and students to talk about. - October 04, 2017 - Spray 'Em Away
Elaine G. Adevai Honored as a Prominent Business Leader for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 35 years in the fields of psychology and nonprofit... - October 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st
The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) honors its 2017 award recipients on Oct. 21st at the 10th Annual Awards Gala, Laugh Out Loud, in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s Awards Gala, sponsored by Fireplace Warehouse ETC. is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds, plus honor incredible eight individuals and organizations making positive contributions towards understanding and education of invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2017 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento
Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
BryLin Behavioral Health System Hires New Chief Medical Officer
Behavioral Health Leader in Western New York Selects Experienced Physician Executive to Provide Leadership for Clinical Operations as well as Medical Management BryLin Behavioral Health System in Buffalo, NY, has hired Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Gupta is an experienced... - September 24, 2017 - BryLin Hospital
Gay Daughter of Focus on the Family Executive Unmasks Her Coming Out Story with New Memoir
Releasing Oct. 1st, "Refocusing My Family," unmasks Amber Cantorna's true story of being raised in the epi-center of Christian family values and how coming out as gay tore that paradigm apart, shunned her from her family, and burdened her with a degree of devastation that nearly took her life. With grace and transparency, Amber’s book sheds light on the harm that religious and family rejection reeks on the human soul, and offers to LGBTQ people and their religious families, a better way to love. - September 22, 2017 - Beyond
Tacoma Chiropractor Dr. Pete Atkins Offers Specialized Care for Fibromyalgia Patients
In order to bring attention to one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed diseases, Dr. Pete Atkins with Atkins Chiropractic in Tacoma, WA is opening his doors to Fibromyalgia patients who may have seen other doctors but not found relief. Utilizing a revolutionary program called Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic, Dr. Atkins treats patients with gentle, pain-free techniques that produce rapid results. - September 21, 2017 - Atkins Chiropractic Inc.
Announcing eLuma’s All-Inclusive Telehealth Curriculum Platform - Content, Lesson Planning, Apps, Assessment
School district special education programs all over the country are facing a similar challenge: How do we bring high-quality therapy and mental health services to our students without sacrificing quality? Live, online speech therapy, online occupational therapy, and online mental health services are a great solution. eLuma has released the latest update to their industry leading platform so special education teams everywhere can access the best telehealth services available. - September 19, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
The Beginning of Something Better for Brooklyn Park
Family Innovations Brings Counseling to New Location. - September 14, 2017 - Family Innovations, Inc.
CommuniCamp™ Treatment Program for Children with Selective Mutism Scheduled on Oct. 7-9 at SMart Center Near Philadelphia
The Selective Mutism Anxiety and Related Disorders Treatment (SMart Center) will host its CommuniCamp™ treatment program for children with Selective Mutism the weekend of October 7-9 (Columbus Day) at its center in Jenkintown, near Philadelphia. CommuniCamp™ is an intensive group treatment program for children between the ages of 4 and 12 with Selective Mutism. The three-day program is designed to help children with SM build confidence and social communication skills in everyday settings. - September 10, 2017 - SMart Center
True Crime Author RJ Parker Releases New Book
"ABDUCTION: The Minivan Murders" is a horrific account of serial killer couple James Daveggio and Michelle Michaud. Available today in hardcopy. - September 08, 2017 - RJ Parker Publishing, Inc.
DrugRehab101.com Relaunches Site with New Design and Expanded Content
DrugRehab101.com features articles on commonly abused drugs, treatment options, and drug rehab programs. Rehab facilities can choose a featured listing to advertise their service on the site. - September 07, 2017 - Drug Rehab 101
PatientClick Launches Telemedicine for Concierge Medicine Practices
PatientClick is pleased to announce the launch of Telemedicine for Concierge Medicine Practice. Whether you are starting a new practice or converting your existing practice to a Concierge Medicine Model, Telemedicine is the fastest, easiest way for doctors to connect directly with patients. And,... - September 05, 2017 - PatientClick
Into Action Recovery Centers is "Open" and Providing Treatment Options for Those Suffering from Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Into Action Recovery Centers is open and operating at full strength. “Into Action weathered the storm very well, as we were prepared, have an incredible team, and were surely blessed,” said Shane Leonard, CEO of Into Action Recovery Centers. Several other drug and alcohol rehab centers... - September 02, 2017 - Into Action Recovery
North Sound Community Invited to Support Recovery
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. - September 02, 2017 - North Sound Recovery Coalition
World’s First Public Recognition Company is Open for Business
Planet’s Choice has evolved the greeting card. - August 31, 2017 - Planet's Choice
As U.S. Student Loan Debt Reaches Trillions, Millennials Share Burden with Baby Boomers
ABC10 recently featured Coach, Trainer and Speaker Dr. Aimée V. Sanchez from California in both a published article and aired segment on the impact of the student loan crisis upon Millenials, Communities, and College Graduates in the U.S. and California. - August 30, 2017 - Aimee V. Sanchez, Ph.D.
Bars Family Foundation Raising Money for Texas Disaster Mental Health
The Bars Family Foundation is raising money to support organizations in Texas that are providing much-needed disaster mental health support to victims of Hurricane Harvey and their families. All funds raised will go directly to those organizations and they are working with Texas Behavioral Health... - August 30, 2017 - Bars Family Foundation
MedEZ - Newsletter Q2 2017
Business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) has emerged as an important area of study for both practitioners and providers in the Healthcare industry. MedEZ™, always striving to provide the right tools for its clients’ needs, has developed a module that simplifies the interaction between practitioners and data. - August 23, 2017 - MedEZ
Linda Richardson-Beaird is Presented the Award of Distinction by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Linda Richardson-Beaird, MA, APRN, CNS of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Psychotherapy. - August 15, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Are Screens Disconnecting Your Family? Families Managing Media Brings Nationally Acclaimed Expert to Help Area Parents
Don't miss a life changing night on August 31 at 7:00 pm with nationally acclaimed speaker, author, psychologist and Fox News contributor, Tom Kersting, who will empower you to reconnect your family by exploring the mental and emotional effects of screens on kids' brains. You will leave with strategies to help your child thrive in the real world and feel equipped to raise leaders (vs. followers) who are able to balance screen habits and healthy relationships. - August 09, 2017 - Families Managing Media
FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert 9/11; Starring Flock of Seagulls with Guest Speaker Lou Gossett Jr.
Come join FireFighters Down on Sept. 11th in Malibu California for FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert Benefiting Our Nation's Heroes and Injured FireFighters. This event will be held at Pepperdine Universities, Smothers Theatre, Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast... - August 02, 2017 - FireFighters Down
Candace F. (Candy) Abbott Recognized for Her Latest Book, "I've Never Loved Him More: A Husband's Alzheimers, A Wife's Devotion," by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Candace F. (Candy) Abbott of Georgetown, Delaware has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her latest book, “I’ve Never Loved Him More: A Husband’s Alzheimers, A Wife’s Devotion.” About “I’ve Never Loved Him More: A... - July 29, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide