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Non-Profit Provides Free Online Support Meetings for PTSD
Fearless Nation PTSD Support announces five free weekly peer-support meetings for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers that educate, provide techniques for recovery, and encourage community support. - February 14, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
Leta Bell to Speak at Tulsa 2012 Women's Living Expo
Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Leta Bell, to speak at Women's Living Expo in Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 10-12, 2012. - February 07, 2012 - Leta Bell
New Mexico Doctor and Author Announces His Book of Letters as a Doctor Suffering from Bipolar Disorder
Author, Benjamin Diven, M.D. is pleased to announce his book, Closing the Chasm: Letters from a Bipolar Physician to His Son. Closing the Chasm is a collection of letters written to Dr. Diven’s eldest son, Matt, that each portray an event or events or a discussion of events. - February 01, 2012 - Benjamin Diven, M.D.
eCrypt Technologies Leads the Way in Providing Confidential Communication Options for Helping Professionals and their Clients
eCrypt Technologies became verified by the Online Therapy Institute, as the first step of developing a partnership with the organization, to show support for the Institute’s advocacy of the use of encryption technology, and to gain exposure within the community. Privacy and confidentiality are paramount to the members of OTI and their clients, and encryption is the only technological means of ensuring both. - January 31, 2012 - Online Therapy Institute
IASP Launches Clusters and Contagion in Suicidal Behavior Special Interest Group
The International Association for Suicide Prevention announces the launch of a Special Interest Group devoted to deepening understanding of clusters and contagion in suicidal behaviour. - January 28, 2012 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Lakeside Appoints David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to Board of Directors
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare, a non-profit organization providing mental health care services in Orange County, Florida has appointed David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to its esteemed Board of Directors. - January 28, 2012 - Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare
Dr. Puff Now Provides Effective Anger Management Counselling
Counted among California's leading therapists and mental health management experts, Dr. Robert Puff has been guiding and counselling organizations, individuals, and families for more than twenty years. Dr. Puff is now offering anger management therapy using effective Anger Work methods. - January 27, 2012 - Dr. Robert Puff
Child Sexual Abuse Books from Cleanan Press Now Available on iTunes
Cleanan Press has made three important books about child sexual abuse by psychologist Dr. Lynn Daugherty available on iTunes. - January 22, 2012 - Cleanan Press, Inc.
Lawrence S. Cohn Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Lawrence S. Cohn, of Miami, Florida has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Lawrence S. Cohn Lawrence S. Cohn specializes in intensive psychiatric care, psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Dr. Cohn... - January 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
View Point Health Serves Communities Online Thanks to New Website from Third Wave Digital
In late 2011 the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale County Community Service Board (GRNCSB) announced its decision to re-launch under the new name View Point Health. Like any re-branding effort, the team at View Point Health sought to create a unified presence for both the community and its employees and knew that going online was a must. To do this, View Point Health contracted Macon, Georgia-based web design and development company Third Wave Digital. - January 19, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University: Cutting Edge Interventions Bring Together International Social Scientists, Students & Performers
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University Cutting edge interventions bring together social scientists, students and performers from around the world to New York City. Fordham University in conjunction with Hip Hop Therapy and Hip Hop Psychology present the first... - January 18, 2012 - Hip Hop Psychology
Dr. Puff Offers Expert Workplace Stress Management Counseling
Dr. Robert Puff is a clinical psychologist and mental health expert who has helped countless families, individuals, organizations, and businesses for over two decades. - January 16, 2012 - Dr. Robert Puff
Walden Planning Seminar on Binge-Eating Disorder
Baker, Stellato to Discuss Most common Eating Disorder - January 15, 2012 - Walden Behavioral Care
New National Report Looks at Disparity Between Sizes of Models and Real Women; Eating Disorder Expert Looks at Links to Eating Disorders
A new report that came out in the January issue of PLUS Model magazine offers disturbing insight into the disparity between our society’s models and the real-life women they are purporting to represent. According to Judy Scheel, Ph.D., executive director of Cedar Associates, an eating disorder clinic in New York, this kind of disparity can go a long way to damaging young girls’ ideas of what it is to be beautiful, or even normal, and can lead to eating disorders. - January 14, 2012 - Cedar Associates
Kelly Kubasta Named Director of My Possibilities Board
Klemchuk Kubasta Partner Supports Adults with Disabilities - January 13, 2012 - Klemchuk LLP
University of Houston Opens Sleep and Anxiety Center for Kids
Clinical Research Center Provides Low-Cost Evaluation, Treatment for Children and Adolescents - January 13, 2012 - University of Houston
The Profectum Foundation's Website Networking Abilities Was Brought Into the 21st Century by New Web Design
The Profectum Foundation uses its philosophy of personal advancement in support of the DIR model. This combination makes the treatment of autism a personalized plan instead of a group categorization. New Web Design took that model, in which they take a similar mentality for their customer service, and created a site that is easy for families to connect to share and support each other. - January 11, 2012 - NewWebDesign.com
Social Navigator: Groundbreaking Social Skills App Challenges Conventional Parenting and Teaching Practices
Special needs mom and behavioral management specialist creates new app that focuses on the root causes of child social challenges and calls for new alternatives to discipline and contingency management models for Apsperger's syndrome, ADD, and neurotypical kids. - January 11, 2012 - Seven Minds, LLC
"Sidestep Dementia by Avoiding Animal Protein" Advises Leading British Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist advises against meat consumption in order to combat dementia - January 04, 2012 - Peter Field Hypnotherapy
Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Announces January 11th Guest Speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn, LCSW, Psy.D.
The Tourette Connection and the Chicago Community Group (affiliates of Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois) are pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn at the Jan 11 Community Group meeting located at B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL at 7:00 pm. Dr. Shana is one of the featured psychologists on A&E's true-life docuseries "Obsessed." She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, TS, and others. See tsa-illinois.org for more info - December 31, 2011 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
PhysioEmoDynamics Institute Revolutionizes Mental Health and Wellness Industry by Advocating Pop Culture of Emotional Fitness to Make New Year Resolutions a Reality
PhysioEmoDynamics Institute launches Emotional Fitness parties and private sessions to integrate emotional wellness program as a part of modern pop culture. With support of Jan Hutchins, former mayor of Los Gatos and San Francisco Bay Area TV anchor, Emotional Fitness parties have a place among the other transformational arts practiced at his Yoga Center Of Los Gatos. Every 2nd Saturday of the month guests can attend these unique events and experience profound emotional healing. - December 28, 2011 - PhysioEmoDynamics Institute
Stairways Behavioral Health Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission
Stairways Behavioral Health, the largest mental health provider serving northwestern Pennsylvania, was recently awarded full accreditation from the Joint Commission for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the gold seal of the health care industry in the USA. Stairways has earned and maintained JCAHO certification since 1999. - December 11, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Marin Services for Women, Inc. Awarded $975K SAMHSA Grant
The 33 year old agency, newly relocated to its original Larkspur location, is a grant recipient in the SAMHSA program offering enhanced addiction treatment to pregnant and postpartum women. - December 09, 2011 - Marin Services for Women
NJCTS, Tourette Syndrome Program Social Skills and Family Support Groups Set to Begin Jan. 12
Meetings for families, parents and siblings will take place over 10-week span at Rutgers University's Busch Campus - December 07, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Acquires Optimal Performance Institute, Now Wexford University
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently acquired the Optimal Performance Institute (OPI), a university offering a variety of health and fitness degree programs. The Optimal Performance Institute will now be known as Wexford University and will enroll new students in spring 2012. - December 02, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Center City Arts (of Stairways Behavioral Health) Presents 8th Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale
Center City Arts, an arts and wellness program of Stairways Behavioral Health, presents their 8th Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale on December 2-3, 2011. Unique gifts of art and handmade crafts will be on exhibit and for sale, with all proceeds benefitting clients of Stairways, students of Center City Arts, and will further arts and wellness programming, embracing art as a means of recovery. - December 01, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Experience the Anguish of Mental Illness Through the Eyes of a Lifelong Sufferer
Cry Depression, Celebrate Recovery is the story of one woman’s survival, struggle, and triumph over mental illness. On page ten of her new book, Barbara Altman describes her first psychotic hallucination at age six. - November 21, 2011 - Barbara Altman
The Profectum Foundation's Website Was the Key to Networking People All Over the World Who Are Interested in Helping Autistic Individuals
New Web Design.com joins forces with The Profectum Foundation to help children all over the world with autism. - November 10, 2011 - NewWebDesign.com
Institute for Relational Therapy Launched Its Training Programs in Direct Relational Therapy
Institute for Relational Therapy launched its training programs in direct relational therapy for mental health professionals. The programs will take place both online and in person, at clients' locations. Direct relational therapy is a method of psychotherapy developed by Codrin Stefan Tapu, PhD. - November 10, 2011 - Institute for Relational Therapy
Mental Health in the Spotlight: New Study Finds 50% of Americans Will Experience a Mental Health Disorder in Their Lifetime**
BalancedMindz Inc announces the official launch of its new mental health website, http://www.balancedmindz.org. The site publishes cutting edge research and information related to the origins of mental illness, its diagnosis and treatment in addition to offering self-help tools, community forums, a... - November 06, 2011 - BalancedMindz Inc
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Brings Back "Holiday Refresh" Program for Clients Struggling This Holiday Season
Treatment center makes its one-of-a-kind 15-day refresher program available again for clients who are struggling with eating disorders during the holiday season. - November 02, 2011 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
The Five Strategies the Cardinals Used to Win the World Series; How to do the Same in Business (Video)
People with inborn talent may be good at what they do - but only the mentally tough reach the highest plateaus in their field. And here’s the best news of all: mental toughness is something anyone can learn and practice in their business. - November 01, 2011 - Dr. Jason Selk
Attention Talk Radio Presents "ADD Rx Rules: Paying Attention to Meds for Paying Attention," with Dr. Charles Parker on November 9, 2011
Host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Charles Parker, author of “ADHD Medication Rules: Paying Attention to the Meds for Paying Attention,” in an open discussion designed to inform and arm patients to have a conversation with the mental health professional to tune into the right drug in the right dose using the right delivery system. - November 01, 2011 - Attention Talk Radio
Research by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett on Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety Recently Featured in Prestigious Journal
Article Highlights the Benefits of Sister Circles in Reducing Anxiety Among African American Women - October 28, 2011 - Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Psychology Certification Helps Coaches Train Stronger, More Focused Athletes of All Levels
Since sports are just as much mental as they are physical, more sports psychologists are getting involved to help athletes achieve peak performance. To that end, The Spencer Institute offers an online Sports Psychology Certification designed for anyone who works closely with athletes. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Hypnosis Certification Program Trains Coaches to Harness Power of Mind for Sports Success
Since sports and athletic performance is so intimately tied to the mind, it only makes sense to combine the mental and physical in training. The Spencer Institute now offers a 100 percent online Sports Hypnosis Certification program for coaches and trainers interested in augmenting their current skill set. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare Recognizes Mental Illness Awareness Week
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare recognizes Mental Illness Awareness Week with its annual luncheon featuring award-winning author Margaret Hawkins. - October 23, 2011 - Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare
National Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will be Held October 22, 2011 on the National Mall
The annual National Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at The National Mall. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work both locally and nationally. Please join the Walk at www.nationalautismwalk.org. - October 22, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Marlon Familton LMHC, Announces the Launch of His New Website BetterMentalHealth.net, Focused on the Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Trauma
Marlon Familton Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Bellevue Washington, announces the launch of a new website BetterMentalHealth.net, focused on the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma. Millions of people suffer from some form of mental illness. Typically people will turn to family,... - October 20, 2011 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Tourette Syndrome: An Educator's Workshop
NJCTS continues Educator Workshop series with Dr. Robert Zambrano at Raritan Valley Community College. - October 19, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D. to Speak on Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Clinical Practice: A Personal Journey
Dr. Jacques P. Barber will deliver "Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Clinical Practice: A Personal Journey” on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. He will discuss different methodologies and ways in which the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies can combine research and practice to become an international leader in psychodynamics. - October 19, 2011 - Adelphi University
Shining a Light in the Dark Corners of the Mind - PsychTests.com Encourages Awareness of Mental Health
Psychtests.com offers up a host of mental health assessments to set visitors on the path to awareness, education, and recovery. - October 09, 2011 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Attention Talk Radio Presents "Ned Hallowell: What is Going on in the ADHD Community That Excites Him," October 17, 2011, for ADHD Awareness Week
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper meets with ADHD expert Dr. Ned Hallowell for a candid interview around what is going on in the ADHD community that excites him. Diagnosis, treatment, the ADHD community, advocacy, public perception, and ADHD help are all open for discussion. - October 08, 2011 - Attention Talk Radio
DeStress Coach Reveals Secret to Conquer Depression
Depression and post traumatic stress disorder does not have to ruin your life. Amber DeAnn, author of Release Your Magical Child, will discuss getting back to wholeness at Bestseller BookLaunch at Westin St Francis Hotel on 9-28-11, 6 p.m. - September 26, 2011 - Mind Emotion Harmony
New Orleans will host gathering of International Bullying Prevention Experts Nov. 6-8, 2011
Opportunity to hear top experts in the field share "best practices" in bullying and cyberbullying prevention at the International Bullying Prevention Association's conference in New Orleans. Experts include Dr. Dan Olweus, founder of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Horatio Sanchez, Michael Kimmel, Anne Collier, Nancy Willard, Stan Davis, and more. The conference theme is "From Risk to Resiliency." - September 10, 2011 - International Bullying Prevention Association
WACPP Mental Health Teleconference Earns National Recognition: Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Wisconsin Alliance of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics (WACPP) was recently awarded a Special Achievement Award from the national American Academy of Pediatrics. WACPP hosted a series of free, accredited webinars for primary care providers on mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Participants included pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and social workers. - September 08, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
New Book Challenges Old Thinking on Video Games and Addiction
A new book challenges healthcare providers & the public to rethink how they understand and work with patients who play video games. - September 07, 2011 - Mike Langlois, LICSW
World Experts Meet in Cambridge to Discuss Treatments for Down Syndrome
The treatability of Down Syndrome is gaining evidence and support, but remains the "holy grail" for parents and doctors. A rare gathering of expert scientists will plan the next stage in human treatments for Down syndrome. The wider context of the impact on people with Alzheimer's with be discussed. - September 01, 2011 - Down Syndrome Research Foundation UK
Going Crazy? Or Just Visually Impaired? Free Video Explains Hallucinations Brought on by Low Vision
What many psychiatrists, psychologists, and neurologists don't know, but many low vision patients do, is that hallucinations are not all psychotic. Identified over 250 years ago, Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) remains virtually unknown by most physicians. It is characterized by visual... - August 31, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Practice Building for Therapists: 2011 Virtual Conference
The 2011 Practice Building Virtual Conference for therapist, a ten day event will cover topics such as overall business strategy, client attraction strategies such as internet marketing, and how to fill your practice by public speaking. - August 28, 2011 - Casey Truffo