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TotalABA Announces New Parent Portal and Clinical Behaviors Modules
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is proud to introduce a new robust Parent Portal offering and a new, feature-rich Behaviors module to its Clinical Software package. “TotalABA’s Parent... - January 08, 2019 - TotalABA
Depression2Extinction Announces Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2019
Depression2Extinction, a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or longer,... - January 05, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Event Launches New Info on Celiac, Autoimmunity and Wheat-Related Disorders
A special two-day event, featuring a dream team of global leaders focused on the growing epidemic of wheat-related disorders, celiac disease, autoimmunity and how to support medical professionals, healthcare service providers and the public at large. The "International Symposium on Wheat-Related Disorders" is being broadcast globally. - January 04, 2019 - theDr.com
Special Event: Charlotte Autism Conference with Dr. Jed Baker - February 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Charlotte Autism Conference with Dr. Jed Baker - February 21, 2019. - January 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
High School Teen and Hip Hop Artist Partner Up to Help Raise Awareness Against Bullying and Teen Suicide in New Music Video, Living Inside the Rain
King Nyne, a local multi-award winning Hip Hop Artist has launched his new single and empowering music video “Living Inside the Rain” in hopes of raising awareness against teen suicide and the dangers of bullying. George H. Lee, a 16 year old Florida high school student and founder of... - January 03, 2019 - S.T.O.P. (Students Together Opposing Persecution)
Oklahoma City Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - February 21, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Oklahoma City Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - February 21, 2019. - January 03, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Dr. Iliyan Ivanov is Honored as Top Doctor in Psychiatry by the International Association of Who’s Who
Dr. Iliyan Ivanov, of New York, New York is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Psychiatry. - December 28, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD
As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Rising Ground Helps Families Cope During the Holidays
Why the Bronx Family Mental Health Clinic is Giving Its Parents Cocoa and a "Coping Skills Kit" for the Holidays - December 15, 2018 - Rising Ground
Bellevue Family Counseling Announces New Website Launch
Bellevue Family Counseling Announces the launch of their new website. The revamped design brings all services under one easy to use site. Visitors will find it easier to navigate and schedule appointments for child, teen, adult, couples/marriage counseling, and parent coaching. - November 29, 2018 - Bellevue Family Counseling
2018 Best Startup Ideas Awarded to SkyHi, OOTify and Chronus at TiECON Southwest Conference
TiECON Southwest 2018 is TiE Southern California’s signature annual entrepreneurship conference bringing together nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, multi-disciplinary leaders and technologists. As is tradition, TiECON judges evaluated startups pitching at the conference. Out of the 14 companies that were selected to pitch for Best Startup Idea, the winners were SkyHi, OOTify, and Chronus. - November 28, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
Radical Research by Hong Xue on Mutations in the GABRB2 Gene Encoding for a Major Inhibitory Neuro-Transmitter Receptor from Oasis Publishers
A research group led by Hong Xue at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, unveiled resources & recommendations that propose a new approach for investigator qualification - “analyzing the gene dosage impacts of GABAA receptor β2 subunit gene (Gabrb2) in knockout mice of both... - November 27, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Bellevue Family Counseling Opens New Offices for Child and Teen Counseling
Bellevue Family Counseling, answering a strong demand for more child and teen counseling services, announces the doubling of its office space in Bellevue Washington. Located at 1601 116th Ave NE in Bellevue, the new suite 111 offers six new offices for child and teen counseling as well as parent... - November 22, 2018 - Bellevue Family Counseling
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - January 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin January 15, 2019. - November 16, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Center for Chronic Illness is Pleased to Announce the Inauguration of Their Web-Based Support Groups in Partnership with Support Groups Central
The Center for Chronic Illnesses is announcing a new initiative to expand the help they bring to people living with ongoing health challenges. Web-based groups are led by licensed mental health professionals, who have specialized training in working with the chronic illness population. Support Groups Central powers the service. During meetings they participate through purpose-built custom web conferencing services accessible via any internet connected device. - November 15, 2018 - Support Groups Central, Inc.
The Watershed Leading the Way in Addiction Treatment Since 1998
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs celebrated 20 years of providing alcohol and drug addiction treatment to individuals battling substance use disorders. Over the course of two decades, The Watershed has been able to expand in both Florida and Texas. Today, The Watershed has treated over 58,000 people with drug addiction and alcoholism. - November 06, 2018 - The Watershed
Nashville Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 30, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Nashville Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 30, 2018. - October 26, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
cliexa Acquires Preventative Technology Solutions Inc.
cliexa® has acquired Colorado-based Preventative Technology Solutions Inc. and will incorporate their digital health solutions for adolescent resiliency into cliexa's existing platform for chronic care management. - October 25, 2018 - cliexa
The Wendy Woo Band to Headline Fundraiser to Support Affordable Mental Health Support in Denver
Colorado favorite, The Wendy Wood Band, will headline a fundraiser at Dazzle, Denver’s premier jazz venue, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This second-annual “Gift of Music” fundraiser is organized to help support People House’s effort to keeping... - October 25, 2018 - People House
International OCD Foundation to Help Spread Awareness About #RealOCD as Part of OCD Awareness Week: October 7–13, 2018
Contrary to what is often portrayed in the media, OCD is not a personality quirk, it is a very real and debilitating disorder. This year, as part of OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will be working to educate the world about what it means to have #RealOCD. The IOCDF will be sharing videos from the community throughout the week, each responding to the statement "What I want you to know about OCD is..." - October 08, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
Annual Lecture Co-Sponsored by OHEL Draws Full House
The Annual Nine Days Conference at the Fallsview Estates Shul in the Catskills was sponsored by the United Task Force and co-sponsored by OHEL Children’s Home, Torah Umesorah and MASK. This year, they welcomed Dr. David Pelcovitz, who spoke about "Is Giving Our Children Everything Really... - October 07, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL’s Annual Retreat and Camp Programs Provide Fun and Relaxation for Adults and Children with Disabilities
Every summer, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services provides a breadth of summer programs for hundreds of individuals. These camps and retreats allow adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities to relax and enjoy an array of retreat activities, and enable children challenged... - October 07, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About James C. Ascough, Ph.D. James C. Ascough, PhD, is in part-time... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ultimate Sustainability, LLC Announces Ground-Breaking Autism Program in Shakopee, MN to Serve Young Adults
A one of its kind, innovative program for young adults with autism launches in Minnesota. - October 05, 2018 - Ultimate Sustainability, LLC
OOTify Finishes as Finalist at USC SLAM Center for Body Computing Competition to Cap Schedule of Competitions
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles, competed against 28 different health technology companies to be selected as 1 of 4 companies to compete at the 12th Annual SLAM CBC Conference. The goal was to see how digital health can make the entire health care experience more personal, efficient, holistic, affordable, accessible and comforting for each individual. Although OOTify did not win 1st place, the team was honored to be surrounded by such incredible companies and fo - October 04, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
OHEL’s Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Serving Hundreds of Children in New York, Recognized for Impact Making in Community
In June, OHEL’s ECMH professional team of staff, were one of the seven teams honored as guests at a celebratory luncheon at the NYU School of Law to acknowledge the ECMH network, and partners involved in the ECMH 2 year milestone of the program. - September 29, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL Acquires 42 New Beds for Adults with Mental Illness
OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services Supported Housing program helps provide adults recovering from mental illness the support they need to live as independently as possible. OHEL’s supported housing units are located throughout the city to prevent a marginalizing clumping of... - September 29, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
OHEL Provides Autism Awareness Training to a Diversity of First Responders
This summer OHEL began training to community First Responders including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, Shomrim, and Hatzalah members to educate responders on how to respond to a scene which includes someone diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. The training provides... - September 28, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL Partners with HALB in Pilot Anxiety Prevention Program for Schools
Addressing the significant increase in anxiety amongst both children and adults, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services is partnering with HALB to pilot a prevention program for middle school students. - September 28, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Physician at HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Continues Crusade Against Opioid Epidemic
In 2017, Donald Stader, MD, FACEP, helped develop and lead a six-month pilot project called the Colorado Opioid Safety Collaborative launched by Colorado Hospital Association. His ongoing efforts to decrease potential abuse include the Alternatives to Opioids in the Emergency Department, a provision secured in the Opioid Crisis Response Act. - September 27, 2018 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
People House "Gift of Music" Fundraiser to Feature Special Guest Speaker Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado
People House, a non-profit that has provided services to the Denver community for nearly 45 years, will hold its second-annual "Gift of Music" fundraiser at Dazzle, Denver’s premier jazz venue, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This event will feature three bands, a silent auction and raffle, and special remarks by Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and current CEO of Mental Health Colorado. - September 24, 2018 - People House
Gregory J. Paul, MA Recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Gregory J. Paul, MA Gregory Paul is a Nurse... - September 22, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
After a Life Altering Ski Accident, Unlikely Author Publishes Series of Books, "Thoughts From Sunrise," to Impact the Subconscious Mind
New inspirational contemplative picture book series by Clayton Jarvinen. After a spiritual awakening he shares inspired thoughts to help the reader work with the subconscious mind. - September 21, 2018 - Thoughts From Sunrise, LLC
cliexa-RA Implementation in Colorado Arthritis Center: A Case Study of Quadruple Aim Impacts
cliexa® partners with the Colorado Arthritis Center to identify how screening and monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients through a customized electronic platform, cliexa-RA, impacts clinical efficiency. - September 21, 2018 - cliexa
OOTify Teams Up with Hot-Line Leader Crisis Text Line to Expand Support
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles has partnered with Crisis Text Line to provide emergency intervention for those in need. OOTify is a social enhancement platform that matches individuals seeking support for a range of personal or professional challenges, from daily... - September 21, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
DreamCloud Psychiatry Keeps it Real with Telemedicine
A small company called DreamCloud Psychiatry based in Miami Beach, Florida, is looking to change the way mental health providers deliver virtual medical services. Chris Lee, its founder, wanted to create a solution to what he calls "one of telemedicine's greatest challenges," which is... - September 20, 2018 - DreamCloud Psychiatry
John P. Mayhugh Foundation Announces Inaugural Hero's Journey Gala: November 15, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
The release announces the launch of a Hero's Journey Gala for the John P. Mayhugh Foundation; whose mission is to reshape the national narrative to a more holistic approach to “brain health.” The Gala supports the JPMF mission to address systemic barriers to recovery and improve outcomes for those suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and addiction. - September 13, 2018 - John P. Mayhugh Foundation
"Ask Dr. Tony" Now Available
Answers from the World’s Leading Expert on Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. - September 12, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
International OCD Foundation Announces the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk on October 6th to Kick-Off OCD Awareness Week
This year, to kick-off OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will invite members of the broader mental health community, including related mental health organizations, to come together at the National Mall in Washington D.C. to advocate and raise awareness at the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk. - September 11, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
Recovery Unplugged to be Featured in USA Today for “Three Moms” Campaign
Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers is being featured in USA Today's Addiction and Mental Health Awareness issue on Thursday, September 13th. The "Three Stories" multimedia campaign created by Recovery Unplugged highlights the stories of three mothers and their children who have made it to the other side of addiction - together. - September 08, 2018 - Recovery Unplugged
Recovery Unplugged Kicks Off National Recovery Month Campaign
Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers kicked-off a multimedia marketing campaign in observance of National Recovery Month. The campaign aims to promote awareness, education, and empowerment throughout the recovery community and their loved ones. Content is being created that celebrate those in recovery, provide information to help people stay clean, and educate loved ones about treatment and the recovery process. - September 08, 2018 - Recovery Unplugged
Coping Cards Campaign Launches on Kickstarter
A mental health treatment supplement called Coping Cards was announced in conjunction with National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. - September 07, 2018 - Holland PR
"ASD & Bullying: Managing Anxiety and Depression from Childhood to Adulthood" with Dr. Tony Attwood and Anita Lesko in Charlotte, NC on October 19, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting "ASD & Bullying: Managing Anxiety and Depression from Childhood to Adulthood" with Dr. Tony Attwood and Anita Lesko in Charlotte, NC. - August 30, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX - October 17, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting a Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX. - August 22, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Walter Finnigan, John Maxwell Certified Team Member, Releases Walter's Wanderings. This is LEAF Advising Second Digital Release.
Sharing Quotes from Around the World to Help You Achieve Your Dreams - August 17, 2018 - LEAF Advising
Mindoula Named to The 2018 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Behavioral health company ranks No. 36 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 7,310 percent. - August 16, 2018 - Mindoula
Inclusive Play Places, LLC Launches “Tony’s Place, Autism & Special Needs Gym” in Minneapolis/St. Paul
One in 59 children in America will be diagnosed with autism every year. Inclusive Play Places, LLC will open Tony’s Place, Autism & Special Needs Gym in Northtown Mall, Blaine Minnesota, in October 2018 to provide support for families with children on the spectrum as well as those with other abilities to create an inclusive play place where children of all abilities may play together. - August 09, 2018 - Inclusive Play Places LLC
Examined Lives: A No-Holds-Barred Look at Mental Illness
Just released memoir "Examined Lives," a frank look at the societal and familial forces that surrounded the mental illness of a mother and daughter. It is a cautionary but hopeful tale based on extensive research, extant medical records, and abundant family documents. - August 09, 2018 - Roberta Reb Allen
EZCare Clinic Now Offers ADD or ADHD Treatment. Diagnostic Exam for New Patients and Prescription Refills Available Today.
EZCare Medical Clinic in San Francisco can now provide treatment for ADD or ADHD to qualified patients. New patient diagnostic exams and ADD and ADHD treatment and prescriptions today. - August 06, 2018 - EzCare Medical Clinic