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Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz Receives 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from WVU Eberly College
Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz, CEO of ABA Technologies, Inc. and University Professor of Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology, is the 2019 recipient of West Virginia University Eberly College’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Eberly College of Arts and Sciences offers a slate of... - September 10, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Art Mall Global Reaches Out to All Art Related Youth Oriented Charities to Fund, Promote and Expand the #ArtHeals Movement Globally
Art Mall Global launches global #ArtHeals Movement; #ArtHeals Celebrity Art Auctions to be held in Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles, NYC, with Fine Artists “M’Lilo” and many others; Art Mall Global embraces the AutoFOCUS Awards in Miami, FL. - September 04, 2019 - Art Mall Global
Special Delivery for a Very Lucky Mayville Resident
A fifteen year-old Mayville resident will be welcoming into her home and heart a service dog. The dog named Hawk is being provided by SDWR, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, with a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for adults and children with invisible disabilities like... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Centennial Harvest Wellness Institute Appoints Two New Board Members to Join the Fight Against Mental Health Illnesses, While Raising Awareness
"Centennial Harvest Wellness Institute is very pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. James Scheu, MBA and Ms. Diedra Price, MA, PhD (candidate) to the Board of Directors. The organization is preparing to launch educational, counseling and psychotherapy services to Claremont, Pomona and nearby communities," said Joseph Garland, Fellow of The American College of Healthcare Executives. - September 01, 2019 - Centennial Harvest Wellness Institute
New Website Launched as Resource for Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
Website Offers Links to Resources and Information About Legal Options for Civil Justice - August 30, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness 2019 – Raising Funds to Support Canadian Veterans and Their Families
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness is an initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for veterans and their families suffering for the devastating consequences of depression, PTSD and other forms of mental illness. - August 29, 2019 - PPCLI Foundation
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R.
Manhasset, New York, August 21, 2019 Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist and proud resident of Denver, Colorado has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Woman of Distinction for the third quarter of 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence... - August 22, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
"Not As Tough As You Think" Wins Award for Best Dramatic Short Story
"Not As Tough As You Think" is in the Narrative Short Film category. The film is about how pressure and pride can converge; and when they do, bad things can happen. The story takes place over a day in the lives of four teens, where a series of bad decisions and poor judgment lead to a senseless act of gun violence. - August 10, 2019 - Transformation Techniques, Inc.
Surprise Guest, Gavin DeGraw, Performs at NYCBS’ Grand Opening
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) held a grand opening celebration for its newest treatment center in Port Jefferson Station, featuring a surprise performance by multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Gavin De Graw. DeGraw, who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2017,... - August 09, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named Family Favorite by Colorado Parent Magazine
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has been named a Top 5 Hospital or Health Clinic in Colorado Parent’s Family Favorite 2019 publication. The annual edition recognizes businesses, services, and attractions in the metro Denver area and is voted on by readers of the... - August 08, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
VOS Digital Media Group Announces Partnership with Medical News Minute
Medical News Minute is the source for information and innovation in healthcare. - August 07, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Young Girl in Corona, CA
10 year old Emily is the lucky recipient of an Autism Service Dog named Janey. Emily’s parents are looking forward to Janey becoming their daughter’s friend and angel. They are most looking forward to Emily and her new service dog playing together as well as alerting them if Emily... - August 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Ridgeview Medical Center and PrairieCare Medical Group Enter Agreement to Jointly Operate New Integrated Behavioral Health Service in Waconia
Ridgeview Medical Center (Ridgeview), an independent health care system of hospitals, clinics and specialty services, and PrairieCare Medical Group (PCMG), one of the region’s largest providers of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, announced today that they are partnering to offer new... - August 02, 2019 - PrairieCare
Twentyfour-Seven Announces Release of Contact Points for Victims of Sex Trafficking
Twentyfour-Seven has developed a patent pending method to deliver life saving information and services to sex trafficking victims in transit. - July 29, 2019 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.
Family from Prescott, AZ is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Nelson family knows all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Their son was the recipient of the SDWR diabetic alert dog, Endy in 2018. Endy is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Nelsons and helping their son manage and face the everyday... - July 25, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
North Star Senior Advisors Hosts Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar
Veronica Quinones, founder of North Star Senior Advisors is excited to present and host the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT. This is the required ‘live’ seminar for those pursuing the Certified Dementia... - July 25, 2019 - North Star Senior Advisors
New 8-Hour Training Program to Prepare Behavior Analysts to Become Supervisors
ABA Technologies, Inc. are pleased to offer an updated and improved 8-hour supervision course for behavior analysts based on the BACB’s newest Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline 2.0. The new outline goes into effect November 2019. With a team of seven dynamite behavior analysts, the 21st Century Supervision Course Series presents a comprehensive account of tried-and-true tools for effectively supervising RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBAs. - July 24, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas/Fort Worth Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - September 19, 2019. - July 24, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Kidini Karate is New on Amazon; Back to School Bully Prevention for Kids 3-8 Years Old
Kidini Karate® helps parents teach children to be aware, avoid, and self-defense escapes and empowers very young children with knowledge and courage to escape bullies and child predators. Kidini Karate® introduces to the professional educators of very young children, a detailed educator’s manual researched by the University Of Delaware Department of Research titled: Helping Children Develop Self Protective Skills. - July 19, 2019 - Kidini Karate
The Echo Group Partners with Mend to Offer Virtual Appointments
Mend’s telehealth platform will allow Echo’s customers to connect with their clients via flexible and secure video appointments. - July 14, 2019 - The Echo Group
RehabNear.me Provides Recovery Options to Adolescent Opioid Abusers
No demographic group is immune to the nation’s current opioid epidemic. Hundreds of thousands of young Americans misuse opioids annually as the percentage of overdose deaths continue to rise. RehabNear.me was introduced as an online resource for the individuals suffering the effects of... - July 11, 2019 - RehabNear.me
New Employee-Centric Home Care Agency Opens in Montgomery County
Bright Path Partners LLC, health care industry leader, is now offering non-medical home care services through its newest division, Loyal Staff Home Care located in Montgomery County, PA. - July 10, 2019 - Bright Path Partners LLC
Prentice Teaches Psychotherapist the Business of Private Practice
In a field dedicated to helping patients learn to advocate for their own needs, Prentice teaches psychotherapists how to advocate for themselves. Since Freud, psychotherapists have been trained how to be helping, healing professionals, not how to be successful business executives. As the demand for... - July 10, 2019 - Prentice, PLLC
Success Strategist Making a Difference Wins Business Honor
Recently voted as Top 25 Entrepreneurs by Leading Women Entrepreneurs. “The women we recognize are amazing role models for women in entrepreneurship and business everywhere. Their tremendous accomplishments are representative of the increasing impact women are making in the world of business. Every year, we continue to be blown away by how many successful women are nominated for the Top 25.” - July 08, 2019 - FINE to FAB
Dementia Society of America Begins Accepting Five Cryptocurrencies
Dementia Society of America is proud to announce a new blockchain partnership with The Giving Block, and is now accepting donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and USD Coin (USDC). - July 04, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Celebrated as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Dunnigan of Sarasota, Florida has been celebrated as a Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of life coaching. About Life Coach Linda... - July 02, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
7 Cups Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has announced its selection of the 56 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2019 who are shaping industries from agriculture and cleantech to modern policing and many more. 7 Cups, which uses digital technology to offer 24/7 emotional and behavioral support worldwide, was selected for its contributions and advancements in the field of mental health. - July 01, 2019 - 7 Cups
SocksLane Announces Fundraising Event for Mental Health Awareness
SocksLane has provided customers with compression gear for the last 5 years and now is participating in a fundraising event for mental health awareness. The Company has sponsored a couple of marathoners in the Big Bears National Trails Day. This event has been participated by different people all... - June 29, 2019 - SocksLane
Hon. Dr. Dale Layman, Founder of Robowatch LLC, Sits Down with the Top 100 Registry Inc. for a Spotlight Interview
The Hon. Dr. Dale Layman, Founder of Robowatch LLC, sits down with Daniel Houle for a Spotlight Interview discussing his life and career. In May 2019, Dr. Layman was named Top 100 Registry's Man of the Year for his work in raising awareness in the fields of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. - June 27, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora Achieves Magnet® Recognition Again
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has attained Magnet recognition once again, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care... - June 26, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Lindsey Arrasmith Joins the Team as a Counselor at Bellevue Family Counseling in Bellevue Washington
Bellevue Family Counseling is excited to announce Lindsey Arrasmith to its team of specialized counselors. Lindsey will be responsible for working with teens and adults seeking treatment for trauma, anxiety, PTSD and related chemical addictions. - June 26, 2019 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Erin Manhardt Joins Bellevue Family Counseling as a Youth and Family Counselor
Bellevue Family Counseling welcomes Erin Manhardt to its team of specialized counselors. Erin will be responsible for working with teens seeking help and support for anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, social stressors, relationships and other common challenges teens face. - June 26, 2019 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Moodcafe Organizes "Time Donation Camp" - a First for India
Moodcafe, a mental health venture organized a unique event called Time Donation Camp for the first time. In the event, people could participate for free as a sharer or listener. Sharers could share their emotions or concerns with listeners. Listeners donated 45 minutes of their time to hear out a fellow human being. The event was a huge hit with more than double the number of expected registrations. - June 24, 2019 - Moodcafe
Life Fest Will Provide Free Mental Health Counseling in Kansas City
Two Missouri Mental Health Providers Team Up to Reverse Suicide Trends in the Midwest. - June 23, 2019 - Signature Psychiatric Hospital
Golden Quill Press Author Marjorie Struck in Her Book Tell Others, Says "Suicide is Rampant" and Recent Statistics Prove It is; Especially Among Young People
Rate of suicide among young people has greatly risen since 2000 and Golden Quill Press author, Marjorie Struck wants to share her family experiences, hoping it can save a life. - June 21, 2019 - Golden Quill Press
Child Therapy
Mood swings, trouble with friends, difficulty in coping and anxiety are difficulties that widely exist in adults but what is overlooked is how even children face it. A child while growing up also goes through various emotional and mental changes in school, at home and in its other surroundings. - June 13, 2019 - PinkyMind
Alternative Therapy in Mental Health
Alternative Therapy in Mental health Pinkymind, an online wellness center's that focuses on counselling has gained a lot of traction in the last few months with quite a lot of app downloads and satisfied customers. They are now taking the next step towards better mental well-being by soon... - June 12, 2019 - PinkyMind
Mobile Game Promises to Develop Cognitive Skills of Players
A new mobile brain-training game has launched, but what does it do aside from entertain? The game is fun, yes, but it also poses usage in occupational and psychological settings. With a background in mental chronometry, the game promises to increase the cognitive abilities of its users if they spend 10 hours a week or more playing the game. The companies are partnering with the American Psychological Association, the American Neurological Association, and MENSA to further promote the game. - June 11, 2019 - New Breed Games, LLC
Dr. Jahan Aghalar Joins NYCBS
Jahan Aghalar, M.D. joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as a board-certified medical oncologist-hematologist. Dr. Aghalar will be practicing at the Smithtown and New Hyde Park locations. nycancer.com/blog/2019/05/20/dr-jahan-aghalar-joins-nycbs/ A Long Island native, Dr. Aghalar... - June 11, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
eLuma Pilot to Offer Online Special Education Teachers
For the first time ever, eLuma will be offering online Special Education teachers --beginning in the 2019-20 school year. - June 04, 2019 - eLuma Online Therapy
Join Author, Nicole Thompson, at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee Shop for a Book Talk and Signing of Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Join the discussion on how Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 27, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Pillar Clinical Research Announces New Ratings Initiative: Pillar Precision
The Dallas based research company plans to roll out a new clinical rating training program, Pillar Precision. The program includes a clinician guide featuring best practices for specific CNS indications, placebo response training, malingering detection, data-driven decision making, and multi-site... - May 24, 2019 - Pillar Clinical Research
Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Fusion Medical Staffing Takes Corporate Responsibility to the Next Level
Company becomes the first medical staffing agency committed to making a donation to NAMI for every completed travel assignment beginning May 1st, 2019. - May 22, 2019 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Gregory J. Paul, MA Celebrated as a Prominent Business Leader for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been celebrated as a Prominent Business Leader for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and success for over 50 years in the healthcare field. About Gregory J. - May 18, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Life Begins at Eighty; It's Never Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams
Milton A. Kaufman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), announces the opening of his psychotherapy practice at 229 Fanshaw F, Boca Raton, Florida. The services offered are mental health counseling for adults, couples, children, and adolescents. Kaufman recently relocated from New Jersey. After... - May 17, 2019 - Milton A. Kaufman, LCSW
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives an "A" for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) was awarded an "A" from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes TMCA’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The... - May 16, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Addiction Recovery Network, Top Drug Rehab, Mental Health & Alcohol Treatment Centres Across Canada, Announces Their 14 Year Anniversary
Addiction Recovery Network is a top-rated drug rehabilitation, mental health and alcohol treatment organization with centres located in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The organization is proud to announce its 14th anniversary of serving Canadians suffering with Addictions and Mental Health. - May 15, 2019 - Addiction Recovery Network
OOTify, Inc. Named TiE50 Award Winner at TiEcon
OOTify, Inc., the Los Angeles based startup that promises to democratize mental healthcare, is excited to announce that it was selected as a 2019 TiE50 Winner in the prestigious TiE50 Awards Program. - May 15, 2019 - OOTify, Inc.