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Capita Announce Their Transforming Mental Health Inspections Conference – London, Friday, 17 October 2014

Learn how to plan and prepare for mental health inspections so that you are able to ensure that your service achieves the highest possible rating. - July 31, 2014 - Capita Conferences

Health IT Key to Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health, Says Polaris’s Chief of Research

Last week, Polaris's Grant Grissom, Ph.D., presented to an Institute of Medicine committee on the ways assessment technology can enable the implementation of evidence-based practices in behavioral health. - July 30, 2014 - Polaris Health Directions

Capita Announce Their Payment Systems in Mental Health Conference

Share the experiences of mental health providers and commissioners who are using payment system innovation to support service transformation. - July 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences

Clubhouse International/Fountain House New York to Receive $1.5 Million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

Clubhouse International/Fountain House NY, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, has been selected to receive the 2014 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The annual award, the world’s largest humanitarian prize, to an organization that is doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. - July 18, 2014 - Clubhouse International

Oak Meadows Ranch is Proud to Announce Equine Therapy is Now Available

Comprehensive treatment for trauma, stress related problems, PTSD, panic, anxiety, grief and addictions, using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). - July 11, 2014 - Blue Pearl Project

MedEZ Partners with the National Rehabilitation Centre in UAE

MedEZ has achieved a company milestone after closing out a deal that marks its first international client, the National Rehabilitation Centre in the United Arab Emirates. - July 04, 2014 - MedEZ

Novus Origo Awarded 5 Year Training Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Novus Origo LLC, a San Diego based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Management Consulting and Training Solutions Services, announces the award of a five (5) year contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide Web Based Training for Women Veterans... - July 02, 2014 - Novus Origo, LLC

New Protocol Developed by Colorado Stress Specialist Provides Immediate and Lasting Relief for Fear of Flying

It is estimated that nearly 25 million people are highly fearful of flying, and millions more experience some degree of anxiety either before or after boarding a plane. Whether a person is simply uncomfortable flying or is downright terrified, a new protocol developed by Judith Albright, a stress management specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado, provides immediate and permanent relief. Geographic location is not a deterrent as Judith works both nationally and internationally by phone or Skype. - June 24, 2014 - Judith Albright

Psyched in San Francisco Recruits Nine New Writers for Its Psyched Magazine Psychotherapy Advocacy Project

Psyched Magazine features over 40 Bay Area therapists writing together with the mission of influencing the public perception of psychotherapy so that it is seen as an ordinary and ongoing part of personal wellness. - June 18, 2014 - Sidewalk Talk

Doorways Welcomes Two New Providers, Specializing in the Outpatient Treatment of Teenagers and Young Adults

One doesn’t have to look far to find a story of a troubled teen or young adult acting out, often in a violent manner. With such incidents come questions of cause. Doorways hopes to not only help families identify the cause of troubling behavior, but also a solution. - June 18, 2014 - Doorways, Inc.

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors William N. Bryant as Professional of the Year

William N. Bryant, of Trumansburg, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Therapy Services. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC, of Atoka, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC Mr. Blackman has over 11 years experience in the healthcare... - June 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health

Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International

Longtime Florida Physician Parlane Reid, MD, Receives Psychiatric Profession’s Highest Honor

Sarasota Psychiatrist Parlane Reid, MD, was awarded the highest honor the psychiatric profession bestows – Distinguished Life Fellow status – at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in New York on May 5. - June 04, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Women Arise & Be Healed 2014 Wellness Conference© Atlanta, Georgia, July 11-13, 2014

This awesome three day conference retreat is designed to give women a weekend of rest, relaxation, and replenishing of the mind, body, and spirit! Women will come away empowered to overcome depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, abuse, powerlessness, and financial scarcity. - June 02, 2014 - Hope Teddy Bears

"Is It Just My Genes?" New Book Release by Murphy & Nicole LLC

A new book, "Is It Just My Genes" was just released through www.freemindbooks.com. The book discusses the root causes of mental illness, such as bipolar and schizophrenia and also depression and anxiety. The book is a unique perspective coming from a successful bipolar woman and electrical engineer. - May 27, 2014 - Murphy & Nicole LLC

Alan Roger Currie: "Elliot Rodger was a 'Mode Four' Misogynist"

Author, Professional Dating Coach and Examiner.com Men's Dating Advice Columnist Alan Roger Currie offers his analysis of the Elliot Rodger murders that took place in Santa Barbara, California. - May 27, 2014 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO

Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners

JFCS Receives $85,000 Grant to Add Trauma Counseling & Senior Concierge Services

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier social service organization, received an $85,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Counseling Services to provide specialized and evidence-based trauma care services to all clients and senior... - May 22, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

A New Novel, "All My Sins Remembered," by Georgia Poet Adam Stanley, Was Released This Week by Brief Candlelight Publishing

Brief Candlelight Publishing is pleased to announce that Adam Stanley has just released his first novel, "All My Sins Remembered." A book about growing up in the early 1990's in a small, Southern town. A story about first love, and how actions from decades ago can haunt one for years. Now available on Amazon in paperback and e-book forms. - May 21, 2014 - Brief CandleLight Publishing

Lucky Records Releases Seinfeld's Guitarist E-Book Worldwide Helping People Who Suffer from Depression

"Hear the Silence" by Seinfeld’s studio guitarist, Jamie Glaser, has been released in all E-book formats by Lucky Records Publications. Mr. Glaser shares his inspirational story helping others to recover from depression. - May 18, 2014 - Lucky Records

Concert to Benefit “I Didn’t Do It” – Documentary Film on Elvis Impersonator Kevin Curtis, Innocent Victim of Ricin Arrest

Tribute Performer Returns to the Stage to Headline Benefit Funding the Documentary; “The Kevin Curtis: F.B.I.O.U. A Ricin Roll Concert” Takes the Stage on May 15 at the Lyric Oxford in Oxford, MS - May 09, 2014 - Velvet Ditch Productions

Polaris Raises New Round of Capital to Support Product Commercialization

With new capital, Polaris is ramping up commercialization activities to enhance its current portfolio of solutions for patients for the medical and behavioral health outcomes market. - May 08, 2014 - Polaris Health Directions

JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service

JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog

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