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Grieving Mother to Pay for Entire Convention About Hope

Open to the public, Martin Luther King's daughter and Trayvon Martin's mother to speak - March 03, 2015 - AlyBlue Media

Stanford Trained Revolutionary Psychiatrists Discuss Taking Psychiatry Out of the Stone Ages

From Stanford University and Silicon Valley, the birthplace of innovation, Dr. Sonia Parikh and Dr. Vidushi Savant introduce "Savant Care, Inc." The Savant Care team has expertise in treating the entire spectrum of mental illness through an integrative approach to psychological well-being... - February 26, 2015 - Savant Care

HTL, a Montreal Based Firm Acquires Self-Help Site Focused on Aiding Men Deal with Gynecomastia

The strategic assets of HowToStopGynecomastia.com, one of the world’s up and coming self-help sites, has been acquired by Healing Through Learning, a Montreal based organization specializing in the health niche and brand awareness. - February 22, 2015 - Healing Through Learning

Addiction Marketing Agency Offers Guarantee

The Drug Rehab Agency is removing the fear that most treatment centers have about SEO, by providing a lead guarantee, or their money back. - February 21, 2015 - MD Media LLC

Mirasol Names New CEO, Expands Role of Adventure Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment Program

Mirasol is pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Ryan, MA, CPT, as their new Executive Director. Under Ryan's direction, Mirasol will build on its tradition of innovation in alternative treatment, and expand the role of adventure therapy in both the adult and adolescent treatment programs. - February 20, 2015 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Announces Rebranding

Behavioral health agency launches new name, new website, names new President and CEO. - February 20, 2015 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery

The Addictions Academy Announced George Anderson Has Joined the Faculty and Making an Appearance in Miami Florida

George Anderson of Anderson and Anderson joins The Addictions Academy to offer Anger Management Facilitator Training on June 5, 6, 7, 2015 in Miami Florida. - February 19, 2015 - The Addictions Academy

Let the Women Speak: Revolution Unveiled 2015

The U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) and Caribbean One Billion Rising are coming together for International Women’s Day in Guyana, South America. - February 17, 2015 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness

UH Psychology Professor Wins Prestigious Research Prize

Arturo Hernandez Receives Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award - February 13, 2015 - University of Houston

Stairways Behavioral Health Names Executive Director

The Stairways Behavioral Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Valerie Vicari will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. Vicari will assume leadership of the community mental health care provider in early February, 2015. - January 28, 2015 - Stairways Behavioral Health

After 5 Years of Saving Teen Lives, It’s Time to Celebrate

After 5 years of working to prevent teen suicides, the Save a Life Foundation celebrates with an Anniversary Gala and a new website! - January 27, 2015 - Save A Life

Nancy E. Scott, Ph.D. Receives 2014 Best of Manhattan Psychologist Award

Nancy E. Scott, Ph.D. Receives 2014 Best of Manhattan Award; Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement - January 23, 2015 - Nancy E. Scott, Ph.D.

Ground-Breaking New PTSD Treatment Promises Fast Relief for Veterans

A new PTSD treatment is based on a unique application of the latest discoveries in neuroscience and memory reconsolidation. Called RESET Therapy (Reconsolidation Enhancement by Stimulation of Emotional Triggers), relief is often obtained in just one to two treatment sessions. RESET Therapy uses specific therapy techniques combined with acoustical neuromodulation, provided by a device from Insight NeuroSystems, to "reset" fear circuits in the brain back to pre-trauma levels. - January 23, 2015 - Insight NeuroSystems

Publication of "The Notebooks of a Successful Psychopath” of Dr. Willem Martens

“The Notebooks of a Successful Psychopath” is a unique publication. There is only one autobiographical book of psychopaths published before, and this new one is written by a forensic psychiatrist/psychoanalyst. This publication of his Notebooks is a valuable addition to the existing literature. His very honest revelations give us a new perspective on the internal world of the psychopath. - January 17, 2015 - W. Kahn Institute of Theoretical Psychiatry and Neuroscience

New Vitae Co-Founder Appointed to Gov.-Elect Wolf’s Transition Team

Adam Devlin to serve on Human Services Committee. - January 16, 2015 - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery

Robert Buckhannon to Open Genetics Laboratories Las Vegas, Phoenix, West Palm Beach

Dr. Robert Lyle Buckhannon (Rob Buckhannon) is planning on opening genetics laboratories in three new locations. Dr. Buckhannon, an executive for the Clinical Testing Corporation is excited to announce the three new locations. Dr. Robert Buckhannon has stated that this won’t only bring jobs to the areas, but will focus on creating better patient outcomes and groundbreaking healthcare discoveries. - January 13, 2015 - Dr. Robert Buckhannon

10,000 California Telemedicine Therapists Ready to Fill Mental Health Services Gap Caused by Kaiser Strike

More than 10,000 California online therapists are ready to fill the mental health services gap left by the ongoing strike of Kaiser mental health employees. Patients can immediately access the services online via eTherapi. - January 13, 2015 - eTherapi

New Book by William Martens "The Firebirds Among the Psychopaths – Development and Remission in Psychopathy"

This book is an attempt to describe and make understandable this rare phenomenon of complete remission in psychopathy and the developmental embedding of it. In this book the history of the concept of psychopathy; the psychosocial, psychodynamic, genetic and neurobiological aspects, the diagnostic... - January 12, 2015 - W. Kahn Institute of Theoretical Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Steven S. Sharfstein, M.D., Announces Retirement After 25 Years as Sheppard Pratt Health System President and CEO

Fifth President and CEO of Sheppard Pratt Health System announced intent to retire on July 1, 2016. - January 10, 2015 - Sheppard Pratt Health System

Mental Health Issues Make Up Top 3 Causes of Ill Health in the UAE

Healthcare community to pay more attention to conditions that could burden on both society and economy. - December 25, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions

Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC, of Atoka, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC Mr. Blackman has over 11 years experience in the healthcare... - December 24, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Mindfulness of Emotions Becomes Tangible with Feeling Magnets

Feeling Magnets Inc. launches its first product based on the latest research around emotions to coach people to build a healthy relationship with their feelings. - December 17, 2014 - Feeling Magnets

Datarecovery.com, Inc. Recovers Data from Sunken Laptop to Assist in Jack McAtee Missing Persons' Case

Datarecovery.com, a world leader in computer forensics and data recovery, was able to recover potentially important data from an extensively damaged laptop computer owned by Jack McAtee. On September 18th, McAtee crashed his car into Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. McAtee is bipolar... - December 12, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.

New Self-Hypnosis Online Course for Well-Being and Health

Psyplus has launched recently a new site devoted to teach one how to enter into a self-induced state of hypnosis and how to work with one's sub-conscious to create lasting psychological changes. Several topics are explored such as self-confidence, quitting smoking or losing weight. - December 07, 2014 - Psyplus

Carroll Congo, Ed.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Carroll Congo, Ed.D of Huntington Station, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Carroll Congo, Ed.D Dr. Congo is currently retired after spending 36 years in the... - December 04, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Special Offer for Trauma Professionals: Fee-Free Advertising on MyPTSD for 2015

MyPTSD.com--the worlds largest online community dedicated to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), its associated trauma, and its effects--is releasing a therapist directory for its reader base in early 2015. This unique opportunity for trauma therapists will offer free exposure to MyPTSD's... - December 03, 2014 - MyPTSD

Addiction Marketing Agency Gives Back to Addicts

Local Drug Rehab Marketing firm is donating 10% of all profits to help addicts in need of funding. Rather than push them away, The Drug Rehab agency is footing the bill. - December 03, 2014 - MD Media LLC

The SMART Playbook Earns 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award for Mind-Building Excellence

The SMART Playbook has been honored with a 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The independent Academics’ Choice Awards program and its seal of excellence are recognized worldwide by consumers and educational institutions as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind, and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills. - December 02, 2014 - The SMART Playbook

UH Cancer Study Receives $1.5 Million Grant from NIH

Asian-American Breast Cancer Survivors Focus of Study - November 22, 2014 - University of Houston

Logos Biosystems to License “Clarity™” Technology from Stanford University

A novel tissue clearing technology allows researchers to obtain optically transparent and macromolecular permeable brain tissue. - November 21, 2014 - Logos Biosystems, Inc

"Wake-Up Call.... A Mother's Grief Journey" by Cherie Rickard: a Refreshing and Transparent Look at Grief for Anyone Who Has Lost a Loved One

A true story and blunt voyage into the mind of a grieving mother who turns tragic grief & loss of her teenage son into triumph after tragedy is amazingly insightful. Although Rickard is candid and enlightening in relating the events of that call and the aftermath, the book doesn't begin there and it certainly does not end there. - November 14, 2014 - Triumph In Tragedy

KidsTLC Selects LWSI EHR to Improve Care and Enhance Workflow

KidsTLC of Olathe, Kansas has chosen Essentia™ electronic health records (EHR) software from Lavender & Wyatt Systems, Inc. to improve client outcomes and lower administrative costs. Essentia is a complete front-to-back-office system that includes an electronic health record system... - November 14, 2014 - Lavender & Wyatt Systems, Inc. (LWSI)

Writer's Digest Book Awards: Novel About Military Family with Autistic Son "Outstanding"

"It Burns a Lovely Light," Penny McCann Pennington's debut novel, received the highest possible rating from the 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. All entries were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning "Outstanding." In the category of Mainstream /... - November 13, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington

R4 Alliance Marches Forward for Veteran Advocacy with the Patriots Parade Initiative

R4 is a national alliance of organizations supporting Our Military Family joining forces to improve quality of services. R4 has over 38 member organizations who have served over 140,000. R4 is launching the Patriots Parade inspiring America to accomplish personal summits in honor of the fallen to support the living. - November 13, 2014 - R4 Alliance

Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference

Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International

Mighty Oaks Warrior Program Supporting U.S. Military and Their Families All Across the Globe

Sarah Palin keynotes MOWP 4th annual fundraiser hosted by WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, Texas. - November 11, 2014 - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program

New Book Released on Conquering the Debilitating Effects of Shock and Trauma

Two shock and trauma experts offer guidance on healing the traumatized mind and heart in a new book called, "Overcoming Shock," a November 11 release of New Horizon Press. - November 11, 2014 - The Wellness Institute

Goodman Beck Publishing Releases NAMI President's Third Mental Health Advocacy Novel

The Chocolate Debacle expertly addresses the societal effects of mental illness. - November 06, 2014 - Goodman Beck Publishing

Sheppard Pratt Health System and Lieber Institute for Brain Development Bring Shared Vision to New Joint Venture Research Entity

New joint venture to translate scientific advances in genetics and brain research into clinical practice. - November 06, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System

Wellspring Counseling Expands Into Coral Gables

Wellspring Counseling, a faith-based non-profit organization opened the doors to its third location today in the Coral Gables area. - November 05, 2014 - Wellspring Counseling

UH Research Focuses on Suicide Resilience and Vulnerability

African-American Adults Focus of Study - October 29, 2014 - University of Houston

Issaquah Trauma Experts Offer Background on Marysville, Washington School Shooting

Experts/insiders related to Marysville school shooting offer comments. - October 26, 2014 - The Wellness Institute

Jj Center for Tourette Syndrome Presents First Annual Childhood Mental Health Symposium on Nov. 20th

Program will focus on neuropsychiatric disorders. - October 21, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Integrative Psychiatrists Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg Lead NY APA Breath-Body-Mind Workshop for MDs and Other Healthcare Providers Nov 14-16 in New York

An opportunity for physicians, health care professionals, and educators to experience physical and psychological benefits of voluntary regulated breathing practices, Qigong, Open Focus and other training to improve personal well-being and mental health of patients. - October 16, 2014 - Drs. Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg

Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence

Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence

MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal

MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Community Connections Chooses LWSI to Provide Electronic Health Records Solution

Community Connections of Ketchikan, Alaska has selected Essentia™ electronic health records (EHR) software from Lavender & Wyatt, Inc. (LWSI) to improve client outcomes and lower administrative costs across a complete continuum of behavioral healthcare. Essentia is a complete... - October 11, 2014 - Lavender & Wyatt Systems, Inc. (LWSI)