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Webinar to Break the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Asian American Community
Register today at njcts.org for this free presentation - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
CCE Aligns with Three Training Providers for the Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC)
The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) has aligned with Renewed Vision Counseling Services; Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC; and the TeleMental Health Institute, Inc. to provide the training required for the Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) credential. The DCC identifies... - October 04, 2014 - Center for Credentialing & Education
Local Practice, Seeking Shalom, Seeks Grant to Expand Innovative Affordable Mental Health Program in the Bronx
Local mental health practice, Seeking Shalom (www.SeekingShalom.org) integrates client's spirituality into mental health care. Their program, Journey to Peace, offers therapy sessions at complete fees equal or cheaper than typical copays to reduce barriers to mental health in the Bronx. They seek support to get a grant to expand. - October 01, 2014 - Seeking Shalom
CHI Recovery – Groundbreaking Approach to Addiction Treatment Proves Successful in Achieving Sustained Recovery
CHI Recovery is a holistic, integrative and Evidenced-Based, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that rocks the status quo and transitions participants successfully towards lifelong emotional, physical, and spiritual health. CHI Recovery has been recognized as an innovative leader in the Addiction Treatment community. Psychology Today named CHI Recovery "Best in Treatment 2014." - September 30, 2014 - CHI Recovery
NovaSom CEO John T. Spitznagel Honored with Special Web Feature Promoting AccuSom
NovaSom CEO John T. Spitznagel has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who with a special web feature promoting AccuSom. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Sales and Marketing. - September 26, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Psychiatrist Richard P. Brown Teaches Trauma Relief Workshop to Disaster Survivors and Health Care Practitioners
Integrative psychiatrist known for his healing mental health work leads two days of classes on breath techniques and meditation to help stressed and traumatized people regain energy, good sleep, and peace of mind. The approach helps detoxify the body, and can bring harmony for daily living. - September 18, 2014 - Drs. Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg
Sheppard Pratt Health System’s Dr. Edward Zuzarte Recipient of 2014 Frances J. Lentz Mental Health Professional of the Year
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore awards Mental Health Professional of the Year to doctor with unique personal approach to engaging patients. - September 18, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Dr. Carla Y. Wright Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Carla Y. Wright has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Psychology. Consequently, she has been selected as Professional of the Year 2014 in her chosen field. - September 17, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
WRITECOVERY Creates Ambassador Program to Acknowledge Those Who Support a Mission of Recovery
WRITECOVERY, Inc. has created an ambassador program designed to acknowledge those who support a mission of recovery for those with personal challenges - September 09, 2014 - WRITECOVERY, INC.
New Research Says Music Fights Symptoms of Disabilities
Children Increased Grade Point Average, Stopped Violent Behavior, and Improved Self Esteem - September 04, 2014 - DAD Program
Stairways Behavioral Health and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems Announce Affiliation
Following approval by the required state and county governing bodies, Stairways Behavioral Health of Erie, Pa., and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems of Bradford, Pa., announce their affiliation. This affiliation expands upon a long-term and successful working partnership, and makes the affiliated organization one of the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health services provider in the Northwestern Pennsylvania region. - August 28, 2014 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Mental Fitness, Inc. Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with New Mental Health Tech Startup
b: resilient, a marketplace to power healthy minds, launches this week featuring national prevention researchers and tools for schools - August 25, 2014 - Resiliency Technologies
“A Shamanic View of Mental Illness - Tacey” on August 26 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Christina Pratt
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about the work of David Tacey, author of Gods and Diseases, in which he talks about looking at mental illness as a disease of the spirit. - August 22, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Integrative Psychiatrists Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg Teach Unique Interactive Online Breath~Body~Mind Webinar for Stress Reduction August 16-17, 2014
An opportunity for healthcare practitioners and the public to learn how to balance the stress response system, release tension, recover from trauma, and quiet the mind with practices based on research with positive outcomes. - August 13, 2014 - Drs. Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Carla Y. Wright as Professional of the Year
Carla Y. Wright of Kennesaw, Georgia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Psychology. - August 06, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Capita Announce Their Transforming Mental Health Inspections Conference – London, Friday, 17 October 2014
Learn how to plan and prepare for mental health inspections so that you are able to ensure that your service achieves the highest possible rating. - July 31, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Health IT Key to Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health, Says Polaris’s Chief of Research
Last week, Polaris's Grant Grissom, Ph.D., presented to an Institute of Medicine committee on the ways assessment technology can enable the implementation of evidence-based practices in behavioral health. - July 30, 2014 - Polaris Health Directions
Capita Announce Their Payment Systems in Mental Health Conference
Share the experiences of mental health providers and commissioners who are using payment system innovation to support service transformation. - July 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Clubhouse International/Fountain House New York to Receive $1.5 Million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Clubhouse International/Fountain House NY, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, has been selected to receive the 2014 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The annual award, the world’s largest humanitarian prize, to an organization that is doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. - July 18, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Oak Meadows Ranch is Proud to Announce Equine Therapy is Now Available
Comprehensive treatment for trauma, stress related problems, PTSD, panic, anxiety, grief and addictions, using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). - July 11, 2014 - Blue Pearl Project
MedEZ Partners with the National Rehabilitation Centre in UAE
MedEZ has achieved a company milestone after closing out a deal that marks its first international client, the National Rehabilitation Centre in the United Arab Emirates. - July 04, 2014 - MedEZ
Novus Origo Awarded 5 Year Training Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Novus Origo LLC, a San Diego based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Management Consulting and Training Solutions Services, announces the award of a five (5) year contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide Web Based Training for Women Veterans... - July 02, 2014 - Novus Origo, LLC
New Protocol Developed by Colorado Stress Specialist Provides Immediate and Lasting Relief for Fear of Flying
It is estimated that nearly 25 million people are highly fearful of flying, and millions more experience some degree of anxiety either before or after boarding a plane. Whether a person is simply uncomfortable flying or is downright terrified, a new protocol developed by Judith Albright, a stress management specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado, provides immediate and permanent relief. Geographic location is not a deterrent as Judith works both nationally and internationally by phone or Skype. - June 24, 2014 - Judith Albright
Psyched in San Francisco Recruits Nine New Writers for Its Psyched Magazine Psychotherapy Advocacy Project
Psyched Magazine features over 40 Bay Area therapists writing together with the mission of influencing the public perception of psychotherapy so that it is seen as an ordinary and ongoing part of personal wellness. - June 18, 2014 - Sidewalk Talk
Doorways Welcomes Two New Providers, Specializing in the Outpatient Treatment of Teenagers and Young Adults
One doesn’t have to look far to find a story of a troubled teen or young adult acting out, often in a violent manner. With such incidents come questions of cause. Doorways hopes to not only help families identify the cause of troubling behavior, but also a solution. - June 18, 2014 - Doorways, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors William N. Bryant as Professional of the Year
William N. Bryant, of Trumansburg, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Therapy Services. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
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... - June 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health
Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Longtime Florida Physician Parlane Reid, MD, Receives Psychiatric Profession’s Highest Honor
Sarasota Psychiatrist Parlane Reid, MD, was awarded the highest honor the psychiatric profession bestows – Distinguished Life Fellow status – at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in New York on May 5. - June 04, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Women Arise & Be Healed 2014 Wellness Conference© Atlanta, Georgia, July 11-13, 2014
This awesome three day conference retreat is designed to give women a weekend of rest, relaxation, and replenishing of the mind, body, and spirit! Women will come away empowered to overcome depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, abuse, powerlessness, and financial scarcity. - June 02, 2014 - Hope Teddy Bears
"Is It Just My Genes?" New Book Release by Murphy & Nicole LLC
A new book, "Is It Just My Genes" was just released through www.freemindbooks.com. The book discusses the root causes of mental illness, such as bipolar and schizophrenia and also depression and anxiety. The book is a unique perspective coming from a successful bipolar woman and electrical engineer. - May 27, 2014 - Murphy & Nicole LLC
Alan Roger Currie: "Elliot Rodger was a 'Mode Four' Misogynist"
Author, Professional Dating Coach and Examiner.com Men's Dating Advice Columnist Alan Roger Currie offers his analysis of the Elliot Rodger murders that took place in Santa Barbara, California. - May 27, 2014 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
JFCS Receives $85,000 Grant to Add Trauma Counseling & Senior Concierge Services
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier social service organization, received an $85,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Counseling Services to provide specialized and evidence-based trauma care services to all clients and senior... - May 22, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
A New Novel, "All My Sins Remembered," by Georgia Poet Adam Stanley, Was Released This Week by Brief Candlelight Publishing
Brief Candlelight Publishing is pleased to announce that Adam Stanley has just released his first novel, "All My Sins Remembered." A book about growing up in the early 1990's in a small, Southern town. A story about first love, and how actions from decades ago can haunt one for years. Now available on Amazon in paperback and e-book forms. - May 21, 2014 - Brief CandleLight Publishing
Lucky Records Releases Seinfeld's Guitarist E-Book Worldwide Helping People Who Suffer from Depression
"Hear the Silence" by Seinfeld’s studio guitarist, Jamie Glaser, has been released in all E-book formats by Lucky Records Publications. Mr. Glaser shares his inspirational story helping others to recover from depression. - May 18, 2014 - Lucky Records
Concert to Benefit “I Didn’t Do It” – Documentary Film on Elvis Impersonator Kevin Curtis, Innocent Victim of Ricin Arrest
Tribute Performer Returns to the Stage to Headline Benefit Funding the Documentary; “The Kevin Curtis: F.B.I.O.U. A Ricin Roll Concert” Takes the Stage on May 15 at the Lyric Oxford in Oxford, MS - May 09, 2014 - Velvet Ditch Productions
Polaris Raises New Round of Capital to Support Product Commercialization
With new capital, Polaris is ramping up commercialization activities to enhance its current portfolio of solutions for patients for the medical and behavioral health outcomes market. - May 08, 2014 - Polaris Health Directions
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center Opens in Saratoga, CA
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Wine & Cheese Reception to celebrate the opening of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Silicon Valley in Saratoga, CA. Monday, May 19, 2014, 5-7 pm. Co-sponsored with the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. - April 30, 2014 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Silicon Valley
Polish Application for Tablets Revolutionizes Children's Therapy
For several years now, scientists have been pointing out that tablets – one of the hottest gadgets of the twenty-first century – can be a great tool for working with children with behavioural or developmental disorders. A Cracow’s company, DrOmnibus has now confirmed these assumptions, as it has just released an application that will completely revolutionize kids' therapy. - April 29, 2014 - DrOmnibus
South Carolina Greenville ADHD Specialists Using FDA Cleared Test for Evaluation of ADHD
Greenville ADHD Specialists, P.A. is open and accepting new patients, both children and adults for evaluation and management of ADHD using FDA approved testing. - April 25, 2014 - Greenville ADHD Specialists
Argentine Tango Research Suggests It's a Mental Health Boosting Activity
The suffering from stress and depression is shown to be reduced in a published study on Argentine Tango Dance and suggests that dance class can be as effective as the clinically proven UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic. - April 19, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Registration Now Open for the 5th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference
The 5th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference will be held September 19-21, 2014, in San Antonio, TX. - April 18, 2014 - Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
Researchers Identify Children with Emotional Behavior Difficulties
Diagnostic Tool Easily Accessible and Administered by Lay People in South Africa. - April 17, 2014 - University of Houston
Psychology Continuing Education Credit Offered at Multiple Sclerosis Conference
The leading conference for MS health care professionals now provides accredited sessions for psychologists. Up to 50% of MS patients experience depression due to the disease itself of the physcial impact of its symptoms. - April 11, 2014 - CMSC
Stairways Behavioral Health and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems Announce Plans to Affiliate
Once completed, the affiliation will make Stairways Behavioral Health and the Beacon Light companies the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health services provider across the entire Northwestern Pennsylvania region. - April 10, 2014 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Student-to-Student Autism Connection Aims to Increase Autism Acceptance
Autism advocacy event to support local non-profit during Autism Awareness Month. - April 06, 2014 - The Friendship Network for Children
Discover Real Body, Mind, Spirit Solutions for Anxiety and Depression - Telesummit with The Embodied Soul Center
Stop struggling with anxiety and depression once and for all! Natural methods for creating peace and harmony within. - March 29, 2014 - The Embodied Soul Center
Appleton Author Raises Social Anxiety Awareness as Part of Book Festival
Join Lisa Klarner at Appleton North High School as she presents “Understanding the Socially Anxious Mind.” Attendees will learn more about social anxiety disorder and gain insight into effective treatment options. This free event is open to the public. Thanks to Appleton North High School for sponsoring this event as part of the Fox Cities Book Festival. - March 18, 2014 - Peaceful Horizons, LLC