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Sadness at the Loss of an Autism Leader

R. Wayne Gilpin, president of Future Horizons -- the first publishing house focused solely on autism -- died after a two-and-a-half-year fight with multiple myeloma. - April 19, 2016 - Sensory Focus

St. Petersburg Human Rights Group Warns of Deadly “Side Effects” of Psychiatric Drugs

Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg in Russia continues campaign to educate students, educators and medical professionals on the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs with a private screening of the documentary Dead Wrong: How Psychiatric Drugs Can Kill Your Child. - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International

Brooklyn Community Services Holds "Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness" Panel Discussion Moderated by BET and CNN Correspondent Michaela Angela Davis on March 28

"Brooklyn Stand Up! Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness" panel presentation and Mental Health Resource Hub will be held at St. Francis College. Experts will discuss symptoms, treatment and resources for people living with a mental illness; in addition share advice for friends and family members of someone with a mental illness. The Resource Hub includes information on holistic methods in modifying stress: yoga, gardening, exercise, diet and more. - March 25, 2016 - Brooklyn Community Services

Why Many Mental Health Counselors Love This Managing Fear Book

There are many mental health counselors who like to use this managing fear book for their clients. “A Layman’s Guide To Managing Fear” by Stan Popovich has been a lifesaver for many people who struggle with fear, anxiety, addiction, and depression. Please go to Stan’s... - March 24, 2016 - managingfear.com

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Now Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Services

Behavioral health organization offers holistic alternative to those individuals unable to tolerate antidepressant medications - March 24, 2016 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery

Dr. Keith Kantor, Founder of NAMED to Speak at The Georgia NAMI State Conference and Membership Meeting on April 30th

Dr. Kantor Will Speak on Emerging Trends and How Nutrition Should Play a Role in Dealing with Almost all Mental Illness. - March 24, 2016 - NAMED

William Leiner, Jr. to Present at 2016 American Psychiatric Nurses Association Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Conference

President of the Lehigh Valley American Holistic Nurses Association to address annual APNA conference in Pittsburgh with holistic approach to care presentation. - March 17, 2016 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery

Around 1 in 5 Women in the GCC Suffer from Post-Natal Depression

Cultural stigma and lack of statistics surrounding post-partum depression to be addressed at Midwifery Conference. - March 14, 2016 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions

Dr. Caitlin Ferriter Joins DBT California in San Diego

Dr. Caitlin Ferriter and Dr. Stassi Riser have joined the team of Dialectical Behavior Therapy experts at DBT California. Dr. Ferriter and Riser bring their expertise in DBT from the San Diego VA to DBT California's newest location in San Diego. Dr. Ferriter will serve as Clinical Director and Dr. Riser will be a Staff Associate. - March 10, 2016 - DBT California

Author Alexis Nicole White Uncovers the Effects of Emotional Abuse Among Millennials in New Book, "The Covered"

Emotional Abuse is alive and well. Contrary to popular belief, emotional abuse is not just something that happens from parent to child, or occurs in teenage love affairs. Adult women face emotional distress in their friendships as well, daily, says Alexis Nicole White. - March 04, 2016 - Alexis Nicole White Media

Jonathan "Todd" Barlow Joins New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Team

Bucks and Lehigh County behavioral health service welcomes new Director of Addiction Services to their team with CEC community training event. - February 26, 2016 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery

Psychotropic Drugs – Handling the Problem or Making It Worse?

LA Chapter of Citizen's Commission on Human Rights exposes how psychotropic drugs "work." - February 25, 2016 - CCHR LA

Azevedo Family Psychology Opens in Cary, North Carolina; Veteran Psychologist from 3-C Family Services Opens New Practice

Dr. Don Fernando Azevedo, former executive director of 3-C Family Services, has announced the opening of his own private practice, Azevedo Family Psychology at 1903 N. Harrison Ave., Suite 201 in Cary, NC. Azevedo Family Psychology opened January 4, 2016, and provides psychological assistance for... - February 21, 2016 - Azevedo Family Psychology

Envision Brings Horses to Help Kids at Camp Kangaroo

Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship partners with Seasons Hospice and Kachina’s Place to help grieving children. - February 13, 2016 - Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc

Options Imagined Approved for Support Coordination by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities

Individuals who will be 21 years of age by the end of the school year and have a current IEP are eligible for this service at no cost to themselves. - February 13, 2016 - Options Imagined A NJ Nonprofit Corporation

Blue 22s Pop/Reggae Band Shows Heart for Valentine’s Day by Donating Proceeds from Their New Single, "Ready or Not" to Bring National Awareness to ADHD

Successful Pop/Reggae Band, Blue 22s will be releasing their new single and music video, Ready or Not, worldwide today to raise money for the awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; a cause that’s close to their heart. Blue 22s aren’t strangers to ADHD. Four of the five... - February 12, 2016 - Blue 22s

Sarishta Katrak Squashes All Stigmas About Psychotherapists with the Click of Button

The Sarishta.com brand launches today as the first step of many more to come on Sarishta Katrak's mission to motivate, educate and inspire. - February 09, 2016 - sarishta.com

Caminar for Mental Health Receives Grant from the Peninsula Health Care District

$1.9 million in grant money given by PHCD; funding Caminar's Bridges to Wellness. - February 05, 2016 - Caminar for Mental Health

WRS Health Offers WRS “Health Screening” Digital Pen, First Mental Health Screening Assessment Tool and Application with Full EHR Integration

WRS Health, a leading provider of Health IT Platforms and Tools for medical practices, announced today its WRS HS Digital Pen, the first mental health screening assessment tool and application with EHR integration. This comes in the wake of the announcement by the US Preventive Services Task Force... - February 04, 2016 - WRS Health

Can Marketing End the Stigma of Mental Health? Kingtrepreneur™ Talks with Psychotherapist, Marc Azoulay

February 4th, #BoostUrBiz host, Tyrrel Walker, will be talking with psychotherapist, Marc Azoulay about the stigma surrounding mental health practices. - February 03, 2016 - The Regear Group

Mining for Mindfulness: Education Startup Brings the Power of Minecraft to Social Emotional Learning

Grokcraft, an education startup, uses Minecraft to help kids engage in playful social-emotional learning (SEL). "We believe that in free play, children & adults can learn mindfulness, empathy & other social skills.” SEL has core competencies children need to master. Staff members will not be doing therapy but partner with schools & agencies if requested to provide children with extracurricular activities to foster SEL. “We’re hoping people have so much fun they forget about the learning part.” - January 12, 2016 - Mike Langlois, LICSW

Anger Management Expert Dr. Christian Conte Has Five Things You Can do to Avoid Family Feuds During the Holidays

In his latest article, “5 Things You Can Do to Avoid Family Feuds During the Holidays,” renowned psychologist and anger management specialist Dr. Christian Conte provides readers with five ways to avoid family arguments and battles during holiday get-togethers. - December 23, 2015 - Dr. Christian Conte

Finally, New Year's Resolutions That Work

Experiencing true life change is more than setting intentions, reading affirmations or the annual and most-always-failing New Year’s “Resolutions.” - December 18, 2015 - Forerunner Publishing

VIRUN NutraBIOsciences Collaborates with Otwo Biotech Shenzhen; 6 New Patent Applications in 2015; Virun’s New Facility is High-Tech; New Webinar Takes a Look Inside

VIRUN continues its’ interstellar growth by working with Chinese company Otwo Biotech of Shenzhen to bring new highly concentrated EPA DHA Omega products to market. Six new patent applications added to an already robust holdings. Virun’s new facility in Pomona, CA. nears completion and boasts State of the Art, eco-friendly functionalism, that includes heightened spray drying capabilities. A Live, upcoming Webinar, Feb. 2016, showcasing an "Inside Look" into VIRUN manufacturing and R&D. - December 16, 2015 - VIRUN

Custom Med Patient Services to Donate $1 to Doctors Without Borders for Each Holiday Sign-Up

The nation’s First Deluxe Concierge with Free Video Consultation Service is celebrating the holidays with a $1 donation to Doctors without Borders for every free CMPForYou sign-up during the Care for the Holidays drive. - December 01, 2015 - Custom Med Patient Services

Dr. Temple Grandin is Having a Great Thanksgiving. Two of Her Books Just Earned 2015 Academics’ Choice Awards!

Dr. Temple Grandin, the subject of the award winning HBO biopic, Temple Grandin, and the recipient of Time magazine’s 2010 “100 Most Influential People” issue is having another great week. Two of her books just won 2015 Academics' Choice Awards! - November 26, 2015 - Sensory Focus

Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Princeton Junction, NJ

Portrait Health Centers announces the opening of its newest location in Princeton Junction, NJ to provide counseling, nutrition and psychological testing services. - November 15, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers

Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Gurnee, IL

Portrait Health Centers has opened its newest location in Gurnee, Illinois. Located at 1790 Nations Drive, Suite 214, Gurnee, IL 60031, the counseling and nutrition health center specializes in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, learning differences, eating... - November 11, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers

Beaux Greep: Support a Graphic Novel Exploring Anxiety and Depression

Illustrator Josh Sears is poised to release what is shaping up to be a very important resource for those touched by the effects of anxiety and depression. Most interestingly, he aims to do so in an unexpected medium: A full color graphic novel. The project is currently an active crowdunding... - November 05, 2015 - PaperTelevision

CEL Nutrition Introduces Nootropic in the Fight Against Prescription Drugs

CEL Nutrition launches NervaCORE in the hopes of providing an all-natural alternative to cognitive-enhancing drugs. - November 04, 2015 - CEL Nutrition

Equilibrium Enterprises Introduces "The Pressure Paradox," a Sequel to Martin Grunburg’s Bestseller, "The Habit Factor"

How do you respond when the pressure is on? This follow-up to the Amazon Bestseller "The Habit Factor" goes one step further to help us understand and harness the power of pressure to accelerate goal achievement. - November 03, 2015 - Equilibrium Enterprises

Adrienne Stratton Joins the Sovereign Health Group as Outreach Director

The Sovereign Health Group is pleased to welcome Adrienne Stratton to its team as Outreach Director. In this role, she will be in charge of informing professionals and advocates in the behavioral health field of the services Sovereign Health offers nationwide. Ms. Stratton has over 25 years of... - October 29, 2015 - Sovereign Health

Alan Roger Currie, Bill Maher Speak Out on the Rise in Misogyny

Media personalities Alan Roger Currie and Bill Maher recently expressed their strong opinions regarding the rise in misogyny among men, and particularly among those men who have been perpetrators in a number of homicide-suicide incidents in the United States over the last decade. Many in the media tend to only point to mental disorders as the blame, but both Currie and Maher believe that romantic and sexual frustration has also contributed in a major way to the rise in misogyny among men. - October 25, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Leslie Margolin Joins Trumpet Behavioral Health Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Trumpet Behavioral Health, LLC, today announced the appointment of Leslie Margolin as an outside board member, effective September 3, 2015. Margolin’s addition expands the board to five members. Chris Miller, Managing Director with Trumpet Behavioral Health, speaks... - October 21, 2015 - Trumpet Behavioral Health

YCS Festival of Flavors Appeals to the Palette and Tugs at the Heart

A Showcase of Chefs & Fine Wines to Benefit New Jersey’s Most Defenseless Children - October 18, 2015 - Youth Consultation Service

New Autism Center Removes Barriers to Accessing Therapy

ABA Therapy Provider to Open Antioch Autism Center. - October 15, 2015 - Trumpet Behavioral Health

Professional of the Year 2014, Dr. Carla Y. Garvin Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime VIP Member

Dr. Carla Y. Garvin (Wright) has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Psychology. Consequently, she was selected as Professional of the Year 2014 in her chosen field. She has now been selected as a Lifetime VIP member. - October 15, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Red Carpet Event Will Unite Hispanic Celebrities Who Support Ya Basta – a Non-Profit Created to Bring Awareness to Abuse Against Women in Latin Communities

History was made by a group of Hispanic celebrities who came together for Ya Basta, a nonprofit organization founded by TV & Radio personality and host Jenny Patrizia, to film the first ever PSA on abuse against women in the Latin community. - October 13, 2015 - Ya Basta

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Hires Armand DiYenno as Clinical Director

Behavioral health organization hires experienced social worker for new position - October 11, 2015 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery

Beacon Light and Stairways Behavioral Health Announce Journey Health System

New brand identity replaces Children’s Home of Bradford and reflects an expansion of support services to a growing number of member affiliates. - October 10, 2015 - Stairways Behavioral Health

Ambassador of Scarsdale, a Luxurious Assisted Living Community in Scarsdale, Announces Initiative in Collaboration with Kerry Mills, Founder of Engaging Alzheimer's

The Ambassador of Scarsdale, a luxurious assisted living community in the Village of Scarsdale in Westchester County, announced this week its two yearlong initiative in collaboration with Kerry Mills, founder of Engaging Alzheimer’s, LLC.(www.EngagingAlzheimers.com), to design a... - October 07, 2015 - Ambassador of Scarsdale

EMSTaskForce.com - Situational Awareness - Support Hiring of Wounded Warriors

At Entropy Management Systems, LLC (www.emstaskforce.com), the owners are wounded veterans and are currently looking to hire SOF Wounded Warriors from throughout the USA. - October 06, 2015 - EMSTaskForce.com

New Element Consultants, "True Light of the World," Has Access to Privileged Information That Can Benefit Billions of People

New Element Consultants, Inc., a non-profit based in Jackson, Ms, is announcing its new web-site which promotes a Biblical potion that aims to effectively combat severe mental psychosis. 47 year old CEO and mental patient, Andre’ Johnson, is announcing to the world how he implemented the... - October 01, 2015 - New Element Consultants, Inc.

Last Chance for Tickets to "Closer to Hope" Mental Health Symposium

Keynote speaker Jessie Close traces her remarkable journey from chaos to healing as being the “one in four.” - October 01, 2015 - Hope Clubhouse

Unbound Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association Launch DSM-5® Diagnostic-Support App for Mobile Devices and the Apple Watch®

Unbound Medicine launched a leading-edge differential diagnosis app for health professionals in collaboration with the publishing arm of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Derived from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5®) Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, the app combines interactive guidance with expert commentary, enabling clinicians to perform faster and more accurate psychiatric diagnoses at the point of care. - September 30, 2015 - Unbound Medicine

Judge Steven Leifman to Address Clubhouse International Gathering on “Mental Illness: Urgent Moral Crisis of Our Time”

Clubhouse International, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, will welcome Judge Steven Leifman as the featured speaker at a... - September 29, 2015 - Clubhouse International