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"The Peach Pit Mask" by Sammi Yamashiro; Under the Confines of Abuse, a Survivor Paves Her Own Path Forward
To abusers, control is their strongest weapon. They are the masterminds of their game, and the players – the victims who have no say in how the rules are made – are incapable of redemption and escape or, at least, that is what abusers presume. In her debut poetry collection, "The... - June 21, 2021 - Sammi Yamashiro
A First of Its Kind Blended Family Conference to Calgary, AB; Empowering Clinicians to Better Support Blended Families
Internationally Recognized Speakers Dr. Patricia Papernow & Dr. Jeff Chang at Calgary AB Blended Family Conference Oct. 7 & 8, 2021. - June 19, 2021 - Journey Counselling Inc.
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
High School Valedictorian Paxton Smith Signs Collaborative Book Deal Focused on Reproductive Rights
Di Angelo Publications is proud to announce the forthcoming book, "A War on My Body; A War on My Rights" - a profoundly personal and collaborative book led by Texas high school Valedictorian Paxton Smith, with contributions from numerous reproductive rights activists and public personalities, including renowned women's rights attorney Gloria Allred, reproductive and immigrant justice warrior Sadie Hernandez, and New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. - June 17, 2021 - Di Angelo Publications
World Health Organization Includes Clubhouse Model as Example of Rights-Based Approach to Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
Clubhouse International welcomes and supports the launch of the World Health Organization's Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centered and rights-based approaches. Clubhouse International Training Center, Phoenix Clubhouse in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is identified as an example of community-based mental health services that are following good practices which provide quality care and support. - June 11, 2021 - Clubhouse International
BryLin’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Selected as Excellence in Health Care Award Winner
BryLin Behavioral Health System congratulates Sanjay Gupta, M.D., who has been selected to receive the 2021 Excellence in Health Care Award. Sponsored by Buffalo Business First, this award honors high-achieving and hard-working professionals in the health care industry. Dr. Gupta, a psychiatrist... - June 10, 2021 - BryLin Hospital
Solutions Therapy in Palatine Offering COVID Support Groups
Individuals in the Northwest Suburbs coping with the challenging consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic no longer have to go it alone. Now there’s a new group therapy resource for individuals facing the residual effects of COVID-19. Whether it’s struggling with the effects of the disease itself, grief and loss from not being able to properly mourn a loved one lost to the disease, transitioning to going back to the office or school, or adjusting to the “new normal.” - June 09, 2021 - Solutions Therapy
Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler Recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2020 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler of New York, New York has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, and literature. Each... - June 09, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Alberta L. Watson Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Alberta L. Watson of Birmingham, Alabama has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of mental healthcare. About Alberta L. Watson Alberta... - June 09, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sprout Health Group Announces Dedicated Mental Health Treatment Program at Advanced Health and Education in New Jersey
Advanced Health and Education now offers a dedicated treatment program for primary mental health disorders, such as depression, and anxiety and trauma. - June 05, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
Launch of the LSCCH and LCCH Virtual Therapy Centre in UK, Malaysia and Singapore; A Unique Form of Therapy
The LSCCH Therapy Centre will provide mental healthcare support using clinical hypnotherapy and related psychotherapy. It offers affordable therapy to people that have mental health issues following the pandemic and creates opportunities for therapist to treat patients online. COVID-19 has affected mental health globally, especially the immediate reaction to the crisis when people struggle to cope with the impact of the pandemic long-term. - June 05, 2021 - London School of Clinical Communication and Hypnosis
Value Blueprints Research Brief Explores Patient-Driven Value Element Framework to Identify Factors Most Important to Patients
The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI), an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing patient-centric value assessment, today released a research brief describing the application of a patient-driven value elements framework in identifying value elements important to... - June 03, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Therapist Develops a Self-Care Guide Tailored to Meet the Unique Needs of Black Women
A self-care guide written by a Black Woman for Black Women is set to be released on July 30, 2021. - June 03, 2021 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC
New York Health Welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Shoba Menon, MD
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified Internal Medicine physician Shoba Menon, MD, has joined its multidisciplinary team of physicians. She will be practicing at 1866 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River, NY... - June 02, 2021 - New York Health
Clear Child Psychology Taps Olive Helps to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Support
Clear Child Psychology announced today that they have partnered with Olive, the company delivering innovation to healthcare through artificial intelligence (AI). Clear Child has tapped Olive Helps, Olive's newest cybernetic platform. The platform provides healthcare workers with real-time... - June 02, 2021 - Clear Child Psychology
Liquid Alchemy & Local Non-Profit Hosting First Ever Looney Tunes & Mead/Cider Pairing Event Fundraiser in Wilmington, DE
Saturday Morning Cartoon Throwback for a great cause. Come watch Looney Tunes cartoons, have a mead/cider pairing with your favorite 80’s cereals and participate in trivia and other contests/prizes to help gain awareness for local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of the less fortunate. - May 31, 2021 - To Great Lengths, LLC
BryLin Awards Scholarship to UB School of Nursing Junior Student
BryLin Behavioral Health System awarded a $500 Scholarship to a UBSON Junior Student. This scholarship provided a $500 award to support a UB School of Nursing undergraduate junior student for the enhancement of knowledge and clinical skills in psychiatric mental health nursing and promote career development in this specialty area of nursing practice. - May 30, 2021 - BryLin Hospital
David Shapiro, Ph.D., California Psychologist (#PSY17495), Now Provides Online Psychotherapy Covered by PPO Insurance
After years of running a successful in person private practice in Irvine, California, David Shapiro, Ph.D., is now focusing on providing quality counseling and psychotherapy online in a way that is effective, convenient, and covered by PPO insurance. This often makes his online therapy services more affordable than subscription based teletherapy companies. - May 28, 2021 - David Shapiro, Ph.D.
New Timely Book Teaches Kids and Adults How to Find Self-Worth Differently
Air Force Veteran, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Trainer, Podcaster and Bestselling Author releases his newest collaborative book aimed to teach kids and adults how to find their Self-Worth in today's social climate. - May 27, 2021 - The Success Corps
NYC Employees Now Have Access to Same-Day Mental Health Care Resources
New York City employees for the first time have access to same-day mental health care and appointments, effective April 2021, through Mindful Urgent Care – a mental health organization with seven facilities in the NYC area. Mindful Urgent Care has distinguished itself as a pioneering leader... - May 25, 2021 - Mindful Urgent Care
Liberate Physician Centers to Conduct Seminar for Local Defense Lawyers
Crossroad of Mental Health, Medical Marijuana and State Law to be Examined - May 22, 2021 - Liberate Physician Centers
Andrews & Associates Counseling Joins More Than 1,300 Partners and Cultural Leaders as Mental Health Advocate on the First-Ever Mental Health Action Day
Today, Andrews & Associates Counseling and more than 1,300 organizations, brands, government agencies and cultural leaders will participate in the inaugural Mental Health Action Day to drive the conversation from mental health awareness to mental health action. Convened by MTV Entertainment... - May 22, 2021 - Andrews & Associates Counseling
MIND 24-7 Secures $20 Million in Growth Financing to Support Behavioral Health Expansion
Funding enables ground-breaking development of mental health crisis and urgent care center model. - May 19, 2021 - MIND 24-7
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is Opening a New Baltimore City Location
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is opening a new office in Baltimore, co-located with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) at 2923 E. Biddle Street. This new location will be dedicated to helping economically challenged adoptive, foster and... - May 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
A Change for Wellness at the Woman's Club of Winter Park
There is a different kind of change happening at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park. Understanding what wellness isn't is their starting point. It isn't lack of illness. Women and men of all ages come to the Woman's Club weekly to practice how to feel and stay well, for life. - May 17, 2021 - Orlando Health Coach
THIRA Health Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission
THIRA Health was recently awarded the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission. - May 16, 2021 - THIRA Health
Clubhouse International Recipient of American Psychiatric Association’s 2021 Special Presidential Commendation Award
American Psychiatric Association Honors Clubhouse International at 2021 Annual Meeting - May 06, 2021 - Clubhouse International
NAMI Atlantic/Cape May Kicks Off National Mental Health Awareness Month with a New Website That Emphasizes Hope
The non-profit Atlantic/Cape May (ACM) affiliate of NAMI amplifies the important message, “You Are Not Alone,” for people in Atlantic and Cape May counties with a mental health condition in its new website at https://namiacm.org/. ACM’s new website makes it easy to access clear concise information on mental health topics including Information about free peer-led programs that meet the needs of those living with a mental health condition, and support programs for their families and friends. - May 05, 2021 - NAMI Atlantic/Cape May
Dr. Barbara Rexer, DSW, Executive Director of Advanced Health & Education, Shares 5 Tips to Recognize Early Signs of Depression
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Advanced Health & Education has shared 5 ways that New Jersey residents can spot early signs of depression, a disorder that affects more than 57,000 people in the state. - May 04, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
New York Health Welcomes Denise Abselet, DO Specialist in Geriatrics and Primary Care
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified internal medicine physician and geriatrician Denise Abselet, DO, has joined its team of physicians. She will be practicing at 701 Route 25A, Suite 2, Mount Sinai, NY... - May 04, 2021 - New York Health
Recal, a Company Specializing in Mindful Adventure Travel, Launches as a Remedy for Work-Induced Stress and Burnout
Today, more than ever, burnout at work is a widespread problem in the U.S. Recal – short for "recalibrate" – offers multi-day, guided trips that are a perfect way for people to overcome fatigue from stress. Recal, a travel company that specializes in mindful adventure travel, launched this month. By utilizing adventurous and mindful experiences in the outdoors, trip attendees are able to center themselves, renew their sense of energy, and attain a recalibrated mindset. - May 02, 2021 - Recal Travel
Carisk® Announces Two Month-Long Initiatives in May
A Kids' Chance Fundraiser in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and The 1st Annual Workers’ Compensation Advocacy - April 30, 2021 - Carisk Partners
This Innovative Trauma-Informed Training Has Teachers Raving About How It Has Transformed Their Classrooms
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are much more common than many realize. Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 children in the U.S. had at least one ACE. Since then we have seen a skyrocket in suicide rates, drug overdoses and addiction, leaving even more children traumatized. Reverse the Adverse is a trauma-informed professional development that teaches urban educators how to better serve students impacted by trauma. Educators have reported seeing an 80% increase in grades in just one semester. - April 30, 2021 - GOAT Educators
This Successful Meditation App Aims to Make 100 Million People Experience More Peace
The successful Dutch meditation app "Meditation Moments" is being rolled out internationally. Michael Pilarczyk, CEO: "We have proven to be incredibly successful in the Netherlands, so we can now enter the international market, especially the United States. The launch of the international version of our app is an important step towards achieving our mission: to let 100 million people experience a daily moment of peace." - April 26, 2021 - Meditation Moments
Courage Therapeutics Awarded STTR Grant to Design Novel Anorexia Drugs
Courage Therapeutics has been awarded an STTR grant by the National Insittute of Mental Health to design novel anorexia drugs. The grant is a follow-up to research by the Cone lab at the University of Michigan that recently published in Science Translational Research that MC3R is a potential target for therapeutic development in anorexia and obesity. The effort allows for an expeditious translation of basic science into eating disorders which have remained an area of significant unmet need. - April 23, 2021 - Courage Therapeutics
Clubhouse International Launches New Global Service Portal
Clubhouse International launches a global self-service portal for their worldwide Clubhouse Community working to change the world of mental health. - April 21, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Artist Details Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse in Upcoming Project "Phxck Gxxd"
AdynastyO releases new album entitled, Phxck Gxxd, which will feature 20 tracks accompanied by a series of short films. - April 21, 2021 - AdynastyO Comix & Fashion Music Group
British Startup Sets Targets on Preventing Mental Illness with New Approach to Mental Fitness - Video Interview
Minderful Co-Founder, Dr. Prior talks with Well, That's Interesting Tech! about his personal mental health journey and how Minderful aims to help reduce global mental health crises - April 21, 2021 - Well, That's Interesting Tech!
Clubhouse International Teams Up with Nearly 200 Businesses and Non-Profits for Inaugural Mental Health Action Day
Clubhouse International, in partnership with 193 leading brands, nonprofits and cultural leaders is proud to announce the first-ever Mental Health Action Day, to be held on Thursday, May 20 during Mental Health Awareness Month. They hope to encourage more people to take action for better mental health. - April 14, 2021 - Clubhouse International
"The Path to Healing Show" Launches National Tour of Hope, Healing and Horses
"Healing Has Come Across America" The Cast of The Path to Healing Show is taking their show on the road and Presenting a three day event beginning in Cherry Valley, IL. Text Event to 303-646-6558 for more information and how to register. - April 13, 2021 - Elijah's Path to Healing Foundation
Poets Choice Publishing is Proud to Announce the Publication of GRACE ART: Poems and Paintings by Maryland’s 10th Poet Laureate
A new collection of poems by one of America’s leading poets featuring paintings created during “lockdown” during this past year of pandemic isolation, remarkable achievements on both counts. - April 03, 2021 - Poets' Choice Publishing
Poet's Choice Publishing is Proud to Announce the Publication of SEEING THE LIGHT, Short Stories and Artwork by Rick Williams
An earlier iteration of this book had as its subtitle, "Short stories of the ravages of alcoholism and addiction, mental illness, bigotry and (stories of) veterans of war.” It is a remarkable collection of broken characters overwhelmed by spiritual and physical challenges. The stories are augmented by very beautiful portraits of veterans. - April 02, 2021 - Poets' Choice Publishing
Black Women's Health Imperative Launches Be Seen, HBCU Student Anti-Tobacco Grant Award Program
Mobilizing Black Women Students to live Socially, Emotionally, Empowered - Unapologetically Smoke-Free - March 31, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
NJCTS Announces Passing of Founder and Beloved Leader, Faith W. Rice
Rice was a pioneer in advocacy for individuals with Tourette Syndrome. - March 25, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Courage Therapeutics Raises $1M for Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Other Related Eating Disorders
Courage Therapeutics raised $1M towards development of treatments for eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, ARFID, BED and genetic obesity. The company is led by Dan Housman a parent of children with eating disorders. The round was led by Michigan Biomedical Ventures. Funding will be used to test Courage’s proprietary compounds in animal models of eating disorders. The technology is based on the research on MC3R at the University of Michigan from co-founder Dr. Roger Cone’s lab. - March 24, 2021 - Courage Therapeutics
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Mindoula Acquires 180 Health Partners and Its Strongwell™ Substance-exposed Living Platform
Acquisition expands Mindoula’s suite of tech-enabled, outcome-driven population health management programs to include StrongWell™ Prenatal & Postpartum Care and Substance-exposed Living programs - March 18, 2021 - Mindoula
Hecht Trauma Institute Announces Inaugural Webinar: Cultivating Staff Resilience in Law Enforcement
The Hecht Trauma Institute announces the launch of its inaugural virtual Peace Officer Standards and Training certified course – Cultivating Staff Resilience in Law Enforcement. Live on Zoom, on March 24, 2021. About the Institute: The Hecht Trauma Institute is a global provider of affordable, culturally-sensitive training, research, and consulting, opportunities for professionals and paraprofessionals serving persons affected by trauma. - March 11, 2021 - Hecht Trauma Institute
AI Mental Health Platform Wysa is One of Google Assistant's First Investments in Asia
Wysa, an AI-based mental health and sleep app which won Google’s Best App of 2020 award, is now one of Google Assistant fund’s first investments in Asia. - March 06, 2021 - Wysa
Scottsdale Author Releases Audio Book and Takes Seat on the Advisory Board of the Sold-Out Youth Foundation; Waltman Brings Positive Message to Youth in School Assemblies
Fourth generation Arizona native Crystal Waltman wins first place for Health Book of the Year. She was given an advisory seat on the Sold-Out Youth Foundation. She just released her audiobook, and her Book Tour Begins April 7th in Tucson, at Barnes and Noble book signing 12-4 followed by a live book signing event in Scottsdale April 10, 3pm-7pm benefiting The Sold Out Youth Foundation. - March 03, 2021 - Crystal LLC