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PatientClick Launches TeleMed iPhone App for Patients - PC Connect Securely Connects Providers to Patients
PatientClick, Inc. announced the release of their new patient portal application, PC Connect, designed to give patients more control over their health and wellness. The patient-facing TeleMedicine application for iPhone users allows patients to quickly and easily connect with physicians from the... - April 06, 2017 - PatientClick
Clinical Support Services Expands Leadership Team Naming New Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Lotano-Saba, RPh, MS
Clinical Support Services Inc. (CSS), an industry leader in the delivery of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) software and services, announced the addition of Leslie Lotano-Saba as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Leslie provides operational and strategic leadership, manages day to day... - April 06, 2017 - Clinical Support Services, Inc.
A New Leader in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment is Taking New Clients: Meet One of the Most Renowned Teams in the Industry
The Blanchard Institute has officially opened as a leading provider of outpatient mental health, addiction treatment and family services in Charlotte, NC. The newly minted team in place is one of the best in the industry. The Blanchard Institute offers an integrated approach to treating mental... - April 05, 2017 - The Blanchard Institute
Neuropsychologist David Salisbury Joins Pate Rehabilitation as Clinical Director
Pate’s groundbreaking emphasis on neuropsychology in brain injury rehabilitation expands further. - April 04, 2017 - Pate Rehabilitation
Young Performer Promotes Anti Bullying Program in Honor of Brendan Carr
Young performer in the Long Island NY (Nassau County) area splits money collected for chance to travel abroad to promote anti-bullying program after learning that talented teen Brendan Carr of Long Beach, NY took his life after having been targeted by a local bully. Brianna McDonough, 16, calls on other young musicians and activists to support the work of Long Island Coalition Against Bullying in order to fund antiviolence programs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and beyond. - April 04, 2017 - Brianna McDonough
Cary Mental Health Practice Welcomes New Clinician
Aja Cann Provides Mental Health Services to All Ages. - March 29, 2017 - 3-C Family Services
Just Published Scientific Paper Shows Positive Results of Neurofeedback to Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression
“Combined Neurofeedback and Heart Rate Variability Training for Individuals with Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression; A Retrospective Study,” was published by a team of medical and psychological researchers led by Elyse K. White, Ph.D., of the brain performance company Neurocore. - March 16, 2017 - Neurocore LLC
Elaine G. Adevai Honored as a Professional of the Year and a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of nonprofit... - March 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Book Teaches Readers How to Become Aware of Stress
We are living in a fast-paced society, in a world filled with stress, worry, and anxiety, but author Shawn Latula shows people how to discover it in his new book, “Unlocking The Stress Treasure Chest,” available March 31, 2017. - March 14, 2017 - Latula Coaching & Educational Group, LLC
New Study Links Weed-Killer Glyphosate with Autism
A new study has been published in a peer-reviewed journal about the links between the weed-killer glyphosate (RoundUpTM) and autism. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published a summary in March 2015 that classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen in humans. - March 07, 2017 - The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc.
Elevate Launches National Mental Health Symposium to Raise Awareness and $25,000 Monthly Treatment Scholarships
Multiple symposiums will be organized across the Nation. - March 03, 2017 - Margie Barilla
OHEL to Open New Residence for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services is thrilled to have been approved by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities of New York (OPWDD) to open an additional home for a number of young men with developmental disabilities in the New York area. The only people even happier are... - March 02, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Acupuncture Proves 94% Effective Rate in Treating Depression
A new study confirms these results and patients’ three month follow up appointments continue to be significantly intact. Three months later, the success rate remained remarkably at 89%, demonstrating that acupuncture and moxibustion provides both short term and long term benefits for depressive patients. Depression affects over 15 million adults in the US, roughly 6.7% of our population. This research brings hope to this severe, yet common illness. - February 28, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
OHEL is the Only Agency Approved to Provide New Resilience and Emotional Support Team Services
REST, the Resilience and Emotional Support Team, is a new initiative by the Department of Health: Mental Health (DOHMH) to create a mental health response team that is mobilized and deployed during disasters or public health emergencies. REST volunteers can be deployed during hurricanes, building... - February 25, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
assessURhealth™ and athenahealth Collaborate on New Integration
The integration will enhance access to mental & behavioral health screening tool. - February 22, 2017 - assessURhealth, LLC
Amy Sullivan of dailyRD Earns Advanced Certification from The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation
Founder and CEO of dailyRD, Amy Sullivan joins an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the treatment of eating disorders. - February 21, 2017 - dailyRD
PatienClick Launches Its Secured TeleMedicine iPhone Application for Physicians MDConnect to Securely Connect With Patients
PatientClick, Inc. launched their new physician-facing Telemedine iPhone application specifically designed for medical groups, clinics and doctors, MDConnect, at the HIMSS 2017 show. - February 20, 2017 - PatientClick
Focused on Patient-Centered Mental Healthcare, assessURhealth™ Exhibits at HIMSS17
assessURhealth™ brings its mental and behavioral health screening tool to the exhibit floor for the 2017 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. from Feb. 19–23, 2017. Featured will be coffee & cocktail talks with the 18th US Surgeon... - February 17, 2017 - assessURhealth, LLC
Dr. Jeanne King, PhD. Releases New eBook; Shows the Way Narcissistic Abuse Lives in Intimate Relationships
Is narcissistic abuse in your intimate relationship? Narcissistic abuse has a selfish, uncaring evil ring to it. When you hear it singing from within your relationship, you know you are in danger. You know the inevitable harm done when you ignore/tolerate/enable these dynamics. But, your whole... - February 16, 2017 - Partners in Prevention
Into Action Recovery Centers Opens New, State-of-the-Art, 48 Bed, Male Only Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Center
Into Action Recovery Centers is extremely proud to announce the opening of their new residential addiction treatment center, prominently located at El Camino Real and Medical Center Drive, in the heart of the greater Clear Lake medical district. The new residential center joins the extended care... - February 10, 2017 - Into Action Recovery
Sandstone Care to Sponsor MHAB2017
Sandstone Care to sponsor 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit, March 11, 2017. - February 10, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
Telemedicine Industry Leader Adds Lifestyle Behavior Change to Its Brand
GlobalMed acquires ORCAS to bring Care Management R&D and mobile self-management interventions to clinical telemedicine. - February 08, 2017 - GlobalMed
Dr. John A. Francis Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. John A. Francis of Lees Summit, Missouri has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. John A. Francis Dr. Francis has been in the healthcare field for 14 years. He... - February 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
James R. Zingelman Performing at MHAB2017
James R. Zingelman to perform at the 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit & Comedy Show on March 11, 2017 at Regis University. - February 03, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
How to Change Your Attitude and Waistline When You Can’t Change Your Situation
The Mind Body Synergy "Diet" identifies fundamental principles in both Ancient and Current Research, providing a Practical System for Mastering Mindfulness and Weight Loss. There are just Six Habits, implemented in 30 days, including over 60 healthy and delicious recipes by well-known Chefs and Nutritionists. Refined and tested over 18 years, this program has thousands of success stories. - February 01, 2017 - David Zulberg
PatientClick Inc. is Rolling Out Its New Telemedicine Solution for Mental Health; Behavioral Health Professionals
PatientClick Inc. is rolling out its new Telemedicine Solution for Mental health; Behavioral health professionals. This new product has transformed the way how patients connect and engage with therapist or providers. More details about the solution are available at http://patientclick.com/. - January 31, 2017 - PatientClick
Empowered Partnerships to Host 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit
This is the 2nd annual event, as a part of the advocacy arm of Empowered Partnerships, LLC who solely dedicates themselves to the Mental & Behavioral Health industry. The 2nd Annual Mental Health Art Benefit is created to be a community event, and help raise awareness in the community, normalize mental illness to #endthestigma, while fundraising for Mental Health Colorado. - January 27, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
What Your Dog Knows About "Alternative Facts" and "Fake News" That You Don't
A new book, entitled "Perceiving Purpose" by author Sanjay Gupta, offers a model for how to examine the truth of what we see by understanding how dogs perceive the world. - January 23, 2017 - Intellectual Press
Empowered Partnerships to Host MHAB2017 in Conjunction with Regis University & Regis Neighborhood Health
Empowered Partnerships, a Mental & Behavioral Health Recruiting Outsourcing & Consulting Firm, is hosting their 2nd annual Mental Health Art Benefit at Regis University on March 11, 2017. All proceeds from the event will go to Mental Health Colorado. Regis University and Regis Neighborhood... - January 20, 2017 - Empowered Partnerships, LLC
The Medal of Hope Society Names President-Elect Donald J. Trump as a Recipient of the Medal of Hope
Today, The Medal of Hope Society, a grassroots organization comprised of wounded combat veterans and a Gold Star father, announced that President-elect Donald J. Trump as a recipient of The Medal of Hope. The Medal of Hope is The Medal of Hope Society’s highest honor, presented to U.S. - December 29, 2016 - HeroHope.org
AABC Receives Approval by National Board for Certified Counselors
The American Association of Bariatric Counselors, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed, Registered and Certified Health and Education Professionals Has Become a Continuing Education Approved Provider for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). - December 21, 2016 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
OHEL Breaks New Ground in Confronting Stigma
A capacity crowd of 1,100 OHEL friends, supporters and family members packed the grand ballroom of New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on Sunday, November 20th to mark OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala themed “If OHEL’S Walls Could Talk.” OHEL’s new feature... - December 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Brooklyn Author and Abuse Survivor Releases New Book "Today I See the Sunrise: Daily Meditations for Survivors of Torture and Abuse"
Julie A. Cipolla, a Brooklyn author, inspirational writer and abuse survivor, releases her first book of daily meditations for survivors, “Today I See the Sunrise,” based on what she has learned about how to heal from the legacies of torture and abuse. With the Winter holidays... - December 02, 2016 - Julie Cipolla
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Mental Health Support in Schools Conference - Tuesday, 17th January 2017, Central London
Capita’s Mental Health Support in Schools Conference has been specifically designed to help you create a framework which supports the mental wellbeing of students using an integrated services approach. With the Government investing £1.4 billion in children and young people’s... - November 20, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Improving Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services - Tuesday 13th December 2016 - Edinburgh
Improving Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services Conference to ensure your team is fully trained to deal with mental health problems in young people and create systems to process children and young people quickly and effectively. - November 18, 2016 - Capita Conferences
reSTART Opens First Internet and Videogame Addiction Recovery Center for Youth in the United States; Now Enrolling Youth 13-18 with Problematic Video Game and Internet
reSTART Life, the leading provider of treatment services for Internet and videogame addiction is opening the first specialized treatment center for adolescents age 13-18 in the us. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Serenity Mountain will house 16 teens seeking a healthier relationship with screens in the digital age. - November 15, 2016 - reSTART Life
Dr. Estelle Toby Goldstein M.D. Veteran of the US Army and a Former Medical School Professor Joins New Day Psychotherapy Group in Brea, CA
Estelle Toby Goldstein, M.D., officially joins New Day Psychotherapy Group’s roster of clinicians at the new location in Brea according to Milagros Saxon, PhD, CEO at New Day. Her first day of practice in the new office will be Thursday, November 17th. - November 08, 2016 - New Day Psychotherapy Group
Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities Conference
Following the implementation of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act in April 2016, requiring regional partnership boards to prioritise integration of support services for people with learning disabilities, Capita's Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities Conference is ideally timed. - November 06, 2016 - Capita Conferences
New Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Lantana, Florida
Yoga, art therapy and adventure-based therapies among the treatments offered - October 24, 2016 - Anchor Bay Recovery
assessURhealth™ Attends White House Panel on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
assessURhealth™, a leading mental and behavioral health assessment application provider, attended the White House Making Health Care Better Series: Suicide Prevention panel on September 29, 2016. One of a select handful of invitees, assessURhealth™ promotes early diagnosis and... - October 14, 2016 - assessURhealth, LLC
Aspiria Corp. Expands Its Student Assistance Programs to Educational Institutions Across Canada
Mental health assistance provider Aspiria has expanded their student assistance programs to over 20 colleges and universities across Canada. With this new program in place, students now have access to a diverse range of mental health services at their fingertips. - October 13, 2016 - Aspiria Corp.
Kimberly B. Meere, LMSW Recognized as a Women of Excellence and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kimberly B. Meere, LMSW of Huntington, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence and a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 10 years in the field of healthcare. About... - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
OHEL to Temporarily Move Headquarters to Downtown Brooklyn; Beginning of Iconic Move to New Jaffa Family Campus
After 47 years, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services has out-grown its administrative offices at 4510 16th Avenue, Brooklyn. The temporary move to downtown Brooklyn at 147 Prince St will largely house Administrative staff as OHEL plans for its move to its new building on Avenue M in... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Elaine G. Adevai Recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of nonprofit services. About Elaine G. - October 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training Widens Its Scope in Educating Mental Health Practitioners in New York
OHEL is proud to announce that the Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training is one of the first institutions to be recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for both Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. - October 07, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Documentary Film Sheds Light on Postpartum Depression for National Depression Awareness Month
The film that is striking a chord with mothers and health professionals nationwide takes the next step with a special illness screening options and tips for Depression Awareness Month this October. Produced by Fura Films. - October 05, 2016 - Fura Films
Federal Judge Awards a Half-Million Dollar Judgment Against a Michigan Psychiatrist for His Involvement in Human Trafficking
A tremendous victory for human trafficking survivors. In a pioneering human trafficking case brought in the Eastern District of Michigan federal court by Nakisha Chaney of NachtLaw P.C, Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III entered a half-million dollar judgment against Michigan psychiatrist Mamoun Dabbagh for his role in a human trafficking scheme. - September 23, 2016 - NachtLaw, P.C.
Psychiatric Help Available in Apex…. Insurance Welcome
Dr. Syeda Younus, Psychiatrist, now accepting appointments at Lifescapes Counseling Associates in Apex. - September 18, 2016 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
We All Want to Live in a Yellow Submarine at Virun’s SupplySide West Booth
Go under the sea in a yellow submarine and cast your vote for the next Omega-3 Smoothie - September 15, 2016 - VIRUN
Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. of Loves Park, Illinois has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of Clinical and Forensic Psychology. About Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. Dr. Lichtenwald has over 39 years of... - September 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide