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Telemedicine Industry Leader Adds Lifestyle Behavior Change to Its Brand
GlobalMed acquires ORCAS to bring Care Management R&D and mobile self-management interventions to clinical telemedicine. - February 08, 2017 - GlobalMed
Dr. John A. Francis Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. John A. Francis of Lees Summit, Missouri has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. John A. Francis Dr. Francis has been in the healthcare field for 14 years. He... - February 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
James R. Zingelman Performing at MHAB2017
James R. Zingelman to perform at the 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit & Comedy Show on March 11, 2017 at Regis University. - February 03, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
How to Change Your Attitude and Waistline When You Can’t Change Your Situation
The Mind Body Synergy "Diet" identifies fundamental principles in both Ancient and Current Research, providing a Practical System for Mastering Mindfulness and Weight Loss. There are just Six Habits, implemented in 30 days, including over 60 healthy and delicious recipes by well-known Chefs and Nutritionists. Refined and tested over 18 years, this program has thousands of success stories. - February 01, 2017 - David Zulberg
PatientClick Inc. is Rolling Out Its New Telemedicine Solution for Mental Health; Behavioral Health Professionals
PatientClick Inc. is rolling out its new Telemedicine Solution for Mental health; Behavioral health professionals. This new product has transformed the way how patients connect and engage with therapist or providers. More details about the solution are available at http://patientclick.com/. - January 31, 2017 - PatientClick
Empowered Partnerships to Host 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit
This is the 2nd annual event, as a part of the advocacy arm of Empowered Partnerships, LLC who solely dedicates themselves to the Mental & Behavioral Health industry. The 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit is created to be a community event, and help raise awareness in the community, normalize mental illness to #endthestigma, while fundraising for Mental Health Colorado. - January 27, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
What Your Dog Knows About "Alternative Facts" and "Fake News" That You Don't
A new book, entitled "Perceiving Purpose" by author Sanjay Gupta, offers a model for how to examine the truth of what we see by understanding how dogs perceive the world. - January 23, 2017 - Intellectual Press
Empowered Partnerships to Host MHAB2017 in Conjunction with Regis University & Regis Neighborhood Health
Empowered Partnerships, a Mental & Behavioral Health Recruiting Outsourcing & Consulting Firm, is hosting their 2nd annual Mental Health Art Benefit at Regis University on March 11, 2017. All proceeds from the event will go to Mental Health Colorado. Regis University and Regis Neighborhood... - January 20, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
The Medal of Hope Society Names President-Elect Donald J. Trump as a Recipient of the Medal of Hope
Today, The Medal of Hope Society, a grassroots organization comprised of wounded combat veterans and a Gold Star father, announced that President-elect Donald J. Trump as a recipient of The Medal of Hope. The Medal of Hope is The Medal of Hope Society’s highest honor, presented to U.S. - December 29, 2016 - HeroHope.org
AABC Receives Approval by National Board for Certified Counselors
The American Association of Bariatric Counselors, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed, Registered and Certified Health and Education Professionals Has Become a Continuing Education Approved Provider for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). - December 21, 2016 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
OHEL Breaks New Ground in Confronting Stigma
A capacity crowd of 1,100 OHEL friends, supporters and family members packed the grand ballroom of New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on Sunday, November 20th to mark OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala themed “If OHEL’S Walls Could Talk.” OHEL’s new feature... - December 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Brooklyn Author and Abuse Survivor Releases New Book "Today I See the Sunrise: Daily Meditations for Survivors of Torture and Abuse"
Julie A. Cipolla, a Brooklyn author, inspirational writer and abuse survivor, releases her first book of daily meditations for survivors, “Today I See the Sunrise,” based on what she has learned about how to heal from the legacies of torture and abuse. With the Winter holidays... - December 02, 2016 - Julie Cipolla
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Mental Health Support in Schools Conference - Tuesday, 17th January 2017, Central London
Capita’s Mental Health Support in Schools Conference has been specifically designed to help you create a framework which supports the mental wellbeing of students using an integrated services approach. With the Government investing £1.4 billion in children and young people’s... - November 20, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Improving Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services - Tuesday 13th December 2016 - Edinburgh
Improving Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services Conference to ensure your team is fully trained to deal with mental health problems in young people and create systems to process children and young people quickly and effectively. - November 18, 2016 - Capita Conferences
reSTART Opens First Internet and Videogame Addiction Recovery Center for Youth in the United States; Now Enrolling Youth 13-18 with Problematic Video Game and Internet
reSTART Life, the leading provider of treatment services for Internet and videogame addiction is opening the first specialized treatment center for adolescents age 13-18 in the us. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Serenity Mountain will house 16 teens seeking a healthier relationship with screens in the digital age. - November 15, 2016 - reSTART Life
Dr. Estelle Toby Goldstein M.D. Veteran of the US Army and a Former Medical School Professor Joins New Day Psychotherapy Group in Brea, CA
Estelle Toby Goldstein, M.D., officially joins New Day Psychotherapy Group’s roster of clinicians at the new location in Brea according to Milagros Saxon, PhD, CEO at New Day. Her first day of practice in the new office will be Thursday, November 17th. - November 08, 2016 - New Day Psychotherapy Group
Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities Conference
Following the implementation of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act in April 2016, requiring regional partnership boards to prioritise integration of support services for people with learning disabilities, Capita's Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities Conference is ideally timed. - November 06, 2016 - Capita Conferences
New Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Lantana, Florida
Yoga, art therapy and adventure-based therapies among the treatments offered - October 24, 2016 - Anchor Bay Recovery
assessURhealth™ Attends White House Panel on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
assessURhealth™, a leading mental and behavioral health assessment application provider, attended the White House Making Health Care Better Series: Suicide Prevention panel on September 29, 2016. One of a select handful of invitees, assessURhealth™ promotes early diagnosis and... - October 14, 2016 - assessURhealth, LLC
Aspiria Corp. Expands Its Student Assistance Programs to Educational Institutions Across Canada
Mental health assistance provider Aspiria has expanded their student assistance programs to over 20 colleges and universities across Canada. With this new program in place, students now have access to a diverse range of mental health services at their fingertips. - October 13, 2016 - Aspiria Corp.
Kimberly B. Meere, LMSW Recognized as a Women of Excellence and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kimberly B. Meere, LMSW of Huntington, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence and a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 10 years in the field of healthcare. About... - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
OHEL to Temporarily Move Headquarters to Downtown Brooklyn; Beginning of Iconic Move to New Jaffa Family Campus
After 47 years, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services has out-grown its administrative offices at 4510 16th Avenue, Brooklyn. The temporary move to downtown Brooklyn at 147 Prince St will largely house Administrative staff as OHEL plans for its move to its new building on Avenue M in... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Elaine G. Adevai Recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of nonprofit services. About Elaine G. - October 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training Widens Its Scope in Educating Mental Health Practitioners in New York
OHEL is proud to announce that the Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training is one of the first institutions to be recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for both Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. - October 07, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Documentary Film Sheds Light on Postpartum Depression for National Depression Awareness Month
The film that is striking a chord with mothers and health professionals nationwide takes the next step with a special illness screening options and tips for Depression Awareness Month this October. Produced by Fura Films. - October 05, 2016 - Fura Films
Federal Judge Awards a Half-Million Dollar Judgment Against a Michigan Psychiatrist for His Involvement in Human Trafficking
A tremendous victory for human trafficking survivors. In a pioneering human trafficking case brought in the Eastern District of Michigan federal court by Nakisha Chaney of NachtLaw P.C, Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III entered a half-million dollar judgment against Michigan psychiatrist Mamoun Dabbagh for his role in a human trafficking scheme. - September 23, 2016 - NachtLaw, P.C.
Psychiatric Help Available in Apex…. Insurance Welcome
Dr. Syeda Younus, Psychiatrist, now accepting appointments at Lifescapes Counseling Associates in Apex. - September 18, 2016 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
We All Want to Live in a Yellow Submarine at Virun’s SupplySide West Booth
Go under the sea in a yellow submarine and cast your vote for the next Omega-3 Smoothie - September 15, 2016 - VIRUN
Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. of Loves Park, Illinois has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of Clinical and Forensic Psychology. About Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. Dr. Lichtenwald has over 39 years of... - September 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Vitae Wellness Foundation Welcomes Guest Speaker Kevin Hines
Presentation offers support and hope to those with behavioral health challenges - September 10, 2016 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
Status of Law Enforcement Relations with the Indianapolis Mental Health Community
Unfortunately, the criminal justice system has become an all too common endpoint for those committing minor crimes but also suffering from mental illness. So what is the answer? Captain Lorenzo Lewis, Community Outreach Officer for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will hold a forum to answer questions from mental health consumers on Friday, September 9th as part of the 2016 Annual KEY Consumer Conference in Indianapolis, IN. - September 09, 2016 - KEY Consumer Organization
PDO Launches the First Ever Mental Health Mobile App in Africa
Psychiatric Disability Organization, a community led organization in Nakuru, has joined forces with TrustCircle of the USA to offer a mobile App that allows mental health users to access psychiatry services or psychological support securely and anonymously, from a rich community of local and global health providers, peers and caregivers. PDO Founder/CEO Iregi Mwenja said, “This is the proudest moment of my life. Finally psychological support and psychiatry services accessible to all" - August 31, 2016 - Psychiatric Disability Organization
New Vitae Wellness and Recovery’s President and CEO Obtains Clinical License, Ensures Focus on Education
Judith Yanacek plans to use her clinical skills to advance supports for the behavioral health service provider’s residents and program participants. - August 05, 2016 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
New Breakthrough for Synchronous Collective Meditation. HUMENA GROUP Introduced WAVE COUNTER – a Global Mind Fusion Device and Technology
Earlier this year, HUMENA GROUP (a DBA for InForce Group LLC), introduced “HUMENA,” a new and the most advanced synchronous meditation system. And now is a new evolution of its earlier technology – a constant global synchronizing system called “WAVE COUNTER.” Previously, HUMENA was able to synchronize any size group, but only for a certain session. WAVE COUNTER does not have those limitations and it provides synchronization constantly and globally. - July 29, 2016 - HUMENA Group (a DBA for InForce Group LLC)
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation Working to Help People with Stress, Anxiety and Depression
The Hubbard Dianetics Foundation holds a weekly seminar to help people with stress, anxiety and depression. - July 29, 2016 - Dianetics Seminar
Van Dyk Montclair Hires Christina Vassallo as Part of Ongoing Expansion of Services and Programs
Nurse practitioner joins award-winning staff in Montclair as company prepares for inaugural Van Dyk Memory Care Center in Hawthorne - July 27, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care
Diana Soto Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Diana Soto of Bennington, Vermont has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Diana Soto Ms. Soto has almost 25 years experience in the... - July 27, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Code3 CME, a Career Step Company, to Sponsor Webinar on First Responder Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with the Code Green Campaign
Code3 CME, a Career Step company, is sponsoring the webinar, Calling A Code Alert On Our Mental Health, being presented July 20 by the Code Green Campaign. - July 13, 2016 - Career Step
Washington DC-Based Fairlington Dental Supports National Charity Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children with Cancer and Their Families
Fairlington Dental Raises Funds, Donates Items and Gives Their Time to The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation, which Makes It Possible for Mattie Miracle to Provide for the Psychological, Emotional and Social Needs of Children with Cancer. - July 06, 2016 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
OHEL’s New Listen for a Change Podcast Series Yields Conversations Never Heard in the Community
Listen for a Change invites you to sit back and listen. It provides a healthily reversal of what we are most used to doing: talking more and listening less. Listening requires discipline and the commitment to the process of truly listening, processing and absorbing the conversations of others. We have been given only one mouth, but two ears. Perhaps this means we should be exceptionally mindful of listening to others and learning and growing from their experience. - June 29, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
St John’s Counselling & Therapy Launches New Low Cost Therapy Service Which Gives Access to Immediate Affordable Counselling Support
St John's Counselling & Therapy Service situated in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, offers a life line to those experiencing mental health issues who are currently waiting on the NHS list for much needed counselling support. - June 23, 2016 - St John's Counselling & Therapy Services
Leading Scientists on Neuroplasticity Present at Brain IDEAS Symposium, Aug. 5th
Invisible Disabilities Association is hosting their 2nd Annual Brain IDEAS Symposium on Aug. 5th in Denver, CO focusing on Brain Disorders, Brain Health, and Brain Therapy. 9 expert presenters will each deliver dynamic, science and story-filled talks on topics including Neuroplasticity, ADHD, ADD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Alzheimer’s, Nutrition, Microbiome, Mental Training, Therapeutic Humor, Stroke, PTSD, EMDR and TBI followed by 3 Expert Led Panels for questions and answers. - June 17, 2016 - Invisible Disabilities Association
BioBeats Announces New CEO; Rob Brougham Strengthens Commercial Team to Drive Growth
BioBeats, the leading machine learning platform that delivers insights about the real-time wellbeing and stress of employees in corporate settings and to consumers via its ‘Hear and Now’ app (currently ranked #4 in the App Store in the Mindfulness Category), today announced it has... - June 10, 2016 - BioBeats
OHEL's Annual Legislative Breakfast Draws Public and Community-Wide Supporters and Inspiration from Fox News Commentator
Policy makers, elected officials, advocates and community activists gathered for the 3rd Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday morning, April 15th. This event strove to acknowledge the breadth of services and the impact OHEL makes in various communities and further break down various stigmas that... - June 10, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL to Significantly Expand Services to Children and the Elderly in New York City
Thanks in large part to a grant awarded to OHEL from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to provide family-centered Early Childhood Mental Health Treatment in Brooklyn, OHEL will be able to provide comprehensive support in both timely assessment and effective treatment. - June 04, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Local Doctor Striving to Bring a Happier Ending to "Concussion" Story
They played their hearts out on the NFL gridiron; however, it’s their heads that are now feeling the impact. The recent “Concussion” movie, starring Will Smith, will shed immense light on the disease process known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a disease stemming, in... - June 03, 2016 - Restore Behavioral Health
Los Angeles Art-Based Non-Profit Joins with Events Company to Heal Kids Through Art at Free Arts’ Fun Day on June 4, 2016
Free Arts, an L.A.-based non-profit that uses the healing power of art to restore hope and self-esteem in children who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness, announces the annual Free Arts Fun Day 2016 on Saturday, June 4, 2015 from 11:30am-3pm at Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club. - April 29, 2016 - Free Arts Los Angeles
Dr. Stephanie Offers Tips on How to "Spring Clean" Your Relationship
Toss out those dirty habits and refresh your relationship! Dr. Stephanie Weiland Knarr, Ph.D., a nationally recognized psychotherapist and couples therapist, offers free Relationship Advice on The Relationship Repair Shop Radio Show, a weekly radio broadcast with the BBM Global Network. She invites... - April 25, 2016 - BBM global Network
New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Purchases Emmaus’s Mitchell Clinic
Behavioral health organization expands services by opening outpatient clinic in Lehigh County. - April 22, 2016 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
Alan Roger Currie to Speak on College Campuses About Date-Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention
Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie is going to collaborate with the Take Back The Night Foundation and speak to college students across the country to address how to diminish and ultimately eliminate incidents of date-rape and sexual assault on college campuses. The Take Back The Night Foundation was founded by Sexual Violence Prevention Expert and Activist Katie Koestner, who was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in June 1991 as the first victim of date-rape to report it publicly. - April 21, 2016 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.