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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
Dates Announced 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. - February 27, 2014 - Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
Warning Signs of Aging Parents
Warning Signs That Your Aging Parent Needs Help at Home. Have you recently noticed any of the following in your loved one? - February 24, 2014 - Qualicare Homecare
Capita Announce Details of Their Improving Dementia Care Conference
Capita’s National Improving Dementia Care Conference will provide you with the ideal forum to look at how best to maintain the momentum and commitment to improving research, diagnosis rates and care post-2015, building on progress, new developments and best practice. - February 23, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Seniors Wellness Group of Michigan Selects WRS Health as Electronic Medical Records Provider
Large Michigan practice chooses WRS Health to meet workflow, practice needs - February 14, 2014 - WRS Health
Government Grant Eases Transition for Sheppard Pratt’s Adolescents’ Return to the Community
The Jefferson School and Mann Residential Treatment Center help youth and families find their voices through new grant funded program. - February 12, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Upsetting the Status Quo: New Perspectives on Corrections, Reentry and Recidivism
2014 Mental Health in Corrections Conference coming to Springfield, Missouri; April 10-12, 2014. - February 07, 2014 - The Robert J. Murney Clinic
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Hosts "The Body Project" to Help Local Universities Promote Positive Body Image
Program by Dr. Eric Stice and Dr. Carolyn Becker prepares college professionals to train and supervise students to reduce body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms among young women. - February 06, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
ModuleMD – One of the First Michigan-based EHR to Achieve Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification
ModuleMD has been certified - enabling eligible providers to meet the Stage 1 and 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - February 04, 2014 - ModuleMD
TheraChoice Announces Its Intent on Providing Therapy Services Via Teletherapy
Teletherapy, Also Known As Telemed, Telehealth, Would Allow Easier Access for TheraChoice's Therapists to Conduct and Provide Services for Patients in More Rural Areas and in Any Situation Where It's More Beneficial for the Patient. - February 04, 2014 - TheraChoice
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Color Psychology Uniform Style Guide by Uniform Advantage
Uniform Advantage recently launched its latest Infographic titled “Color Psychology Uniform Style by UA.” This color psychology guide helps nurses understand how the colors they wear for their medical scrubs are influenced by their personality and moods. For additional information about the guide, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com/a-day-in-scrubs/hot-topics/color-psychology.asp. - January 28, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Sheppard Pratt Medical Director Honored with Best Article in Journal of Trauma and Dissociation
Richard P. Kluft Award granted to DSM-5 article said to guide field of dissociation for years to come. - January 23, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Appoints New Addition to Board of Trustees
Baltimore Search Consultant Phil Grantham joins Sheppard Pratt Board. - January 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Names New Trustee
Baltimore College Professor Penny Cordish, joins Sheppard Pratt advisors. - January 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
eMediaCampaigns Announces Partnership with Project: Safe Kids
Organization creates crowd funding page to give voice to abused children, and the parents who love them. - December 28, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
eMediaCampaigns! Author, Occupational Therapist, Beatrice "Ms. Bea" Hector Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Sensory Street Pediatric Occupational Therapist thanks the community, welcomes new therapists, clients. - December 22, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Skills Groups at the Rutgers Tourette Syndrome Program Are a Unique Opportunity for New Jersey Families
The next set of groups will run for 10 weeks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning January 9, 2014, at the Graduate Schools of Applied and Professional Psychology on Rutgers University's Busch Campus. The cost for the full 10 weeks is $200. - December 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
St. Petersburg, FL, Based Home HealthCare TheraChoice Announces Provider Coverage for Simply Healthcare
TheraChoice Inc. is Now Able to Offer Speech and Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for Those Insured Through Simply Healthcare. - December 18, 2013 - TheraChoice
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Folktown Counseling Welcomes Karen Kirsch
Expanding relational counseling to children and families in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard district. - December 11, 2013 - Folktowncounseling.com
2013 Road to Recovery Conference Begins Today in Orlando
Annual event hosted by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is transformative experience for more than 100 wounded veterans and their families. - December 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Tackling Sexual Violence Conference - 20th Feb 14, London
Capita's Tackling Sexual Violence Conference provides the opportunity to investigate the current issues and challenges of investigating, prosecuting, preventing and supporting victims of adult sexual offences and rape. - December 09, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Jesse Liscomb, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jesse Liscomb, MD, of Lemoore, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Jesse Liscomb, MD Dr. Liscomb has 30 years experience in the healthcare field. He is a... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Nexalin Technology Featured on CBS News
Bringing Results for Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia patients without medication - December 04, 2013 - Nexalin Technology
Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
Parent Report Card Puts the Shoe on the Other Foot with Free Quiz
ParentReportCard.com is the newest resource for parents concerned about their approach to parenting. The site offers a free quiz to parents as well as a “report card” to grade their interactions and technique. - November 22, 2013 - Parent Report Card
Deborah L. Smith, Ed.M./LMHC Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deborah L. Smith, Ed.M./LMHC of Kennewick, Washington has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Deborah L. Smith, ED.M./LMHC Ms. Smith has over 11 years experience in the... - November 22, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Mindful Center Knoxville Partners with Provision Health & Performance to Offer Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Programs Starting January 2014
The Mindful Center Knoxville, a business devoted to training individuals and organizations on the skill of Mindfulness Meditation for health, healing and stress reduction is proud to announce a recent partnership with Provision Health & Performance. Starting January 2014, The Mindful Center Knoxville will be offering various Mindfulness Meditation programs open to the general public at Provision Health & Performance. - November 15, 2013 - The Mindful Center Knoxville
Meehl Residential DBT Treatment Adds Amen Brain Program
Adding the Amen Brain Program, people learn to think differently and more effectively. - November 15, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
Lifescapes Counseling Associates Offers Tips for Selecting a Psychologist for Child Evaluations
Group mental health practice provides tips for selecting a Psychologist, as well as guidance for pursuing psychological testing for children. - November 14, 2013 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Supports November as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Long Beach, New York Based Nursing Home Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Shows its Support of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month by Providing Helpful Resources for Patients and Caregivers. - November 08, 2013 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
The Addictions Coach Announced the Launch of the Addictions Academy
Classes and CEU's for Recovery Coaching, Intervention and continuing education available. - November 03, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
Elizabeth A. Garcia-Janis Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Publication
Elizabeth A. Garcia-Jenkins, of Hill City, South Dakota, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Adolescent Psychiatry. About Elizabeth A. Garcia-Jenkins Dr. Elizabeth A. - October 26, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Study Confirms Meehl Foundation DBT Program
The finding that “Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) reduces depressive symptoms, improve affective control, and improve mindfulness self-efficiency” are not surprising to the Meehl Foundation DBT therapists - October 25, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
Meehl House Adopts Omni Paleo Diet
The Right Food for the Right Mood. - October 18, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
Now Free Online, "A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts" by Kimberly Andry
"A Time to Live: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts" by Kimberly Andry is now available free online at www.atimetolivesurvivingsuicidalthoughts.com. The author has made this recommended resource available so that a greater number of individuals suffering with depression and suicidal thoughts can... - October 15, 2013 - Kim Andry
Grant Allows for Expansion of Supportive Housing for Young Women in Essex County
Strive for Independence program has received a grant from the State of New Jersey to expand housing opportunities for females age 18-21. - October 12, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.