Mental Health News
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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
Carter Psychology Center Introduces Dr. Karim Z. Yamout, Psy. D. as Newest Neuropsychology Specialist
Beginning 1 September 2011 Dr. Karim Z. Yamout will be practicing Neuropsychology at Carter Psychology Center in Bradenton, Florida. - August 28, 2011 - Carter Psychology Center
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
Atheist's Bible? Megalith Books Has Published a 4,000 Year Upgrade of Religion Called Neuroreality
According to University of Hawaii’s neuroscientist-philosopher, Bruce E. Morton, "Neuroreality is the world’s first scientific religion. It contains no supernatural beliefs. Yet, it meets the many inherent human religious needs for a larger view of life, purpose, an extended family, and a path to personal transformation." Key elements of this resynthesis are found in the book: "Neuroreality: A Scientific Religion to Restore Meaning, or How 7 Brain Elements Create 7 Minds and 7 Realities." - August 21, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
IASP Offers World Suicide Prevention Day Banners in Over 40 Languages
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has prepared World Suicide Prevention Day banners in over 40 languages so that bloggers can write about suicide prevention in their mother tongues. - August 19, 2011 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Research Indicates How Important Family Relationships Are to Our Mental Health "Mindfulness"
Research has linked better relationships with your family-of-origin to better mental health measures, but it may also be associated with a healthy sense of “mindfulness." - August 19, 2011 - Dr. Jonathan Appel
Rena Greenberg to Offer Her Successful Gastric Bypass Hypnosis Surgery Program on CD
Rena Greenberg with EasyWillpower.com announced that she is now making her gastric bypass hypnosis program available to more people who need to lose weight with an at-home system on cd. - August 16, 2011 - Wellness Seminars, Inc.
Back-to-School Advice for Parents and Teachers for Making School Safe
NJCTS Anxiety Webinar Series continues on August 17 - August 11, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Macular Degeneration Foundation Produces Video Explaining a Common Cause of Visual Hallucinations Among the Visually Impaired?
Often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric disorder, Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by visual hallucinations ranging from simple patterns, faces and landscapes to complex motion pictures of strange and sometimes disturbing scenes. Identified over 250 years ago by lawyer and naturalist Charles... - August 10, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
HealthSaaS Licenses Connected Outcomes Framework to OHSU for International Educational and Clinical Outreach Project in Vietnam
HealthSaaS today announced licensing of their Connected Outcomes Framework to Dr. Beth Darnall of Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) for an international educational and clinical outreach project in Vietnam. This project is supported by an education grant from the International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP®) - August 03, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
New Opportunities for the Third Largest Conference for US-Based Psychiatrists
The Nevada Psychiatric Association, host of one of the largest clinical meetings for psychiatrists in the United States, today announced an agreement with Advocates for Better Health (ABH) of Ramsey, New Jersey, to help it achieve key objectives for its 17th Annual Psychopharmacology Conference in... - July 19, 2011 - Advocates for Better Health
American Board of Addiction Medicine Approves Addiction Medicine Associates’ Training Program for Physicians
Certification in addiction medicine training will help increase number of addiction medicine specialists - June 30, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
Center for Tourette Syndrome Expands Wednesday Webinars to Include Series on Anxiety
NJCTS education program branching out to include common mental health issues. - June 29, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Canadian Best-Selling Author Betska K-Burr Chooses India to Launch Her Next Trailblazing Book the "God" in Coaching the Key to a Happy Life
Affectionately known by Clients as “The Guru Coach™” Canadian best-selling author Betska K-Burr has chosen India to launch a trailblazing new book. The “God” in Coaching - The Key to a Happy Life sets an exciting new precedent for a rapidly evolving industry. Dr. Will Tuttle #1 Amazon best-selling author of The World Peace Diet calls The “God” in Coaching “… the bible of coaching.” For more information, please visit: http://thegodincoaching.com. - June 28, 2011 - Betska K-Burr
TFI Envision Unveils New Keystone House Website
In today’s world, a website is no longer optional – it is a necessity. TFI Envision, Inc. recently unveiled the new Keystone House, Inc. website. It is now live for both computers and smart phones. www.keystonehouse.org/ “Keystone is a not-for-profit agency based in Norwalk, CT,... - June 27, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
American College of Addiction Medicine Faculty Testifies in Support of Proposed Model Program to Provide Vivitrol® to Jailed Addicts
Testimony before Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse touts value of long-lasting opiate blocker. - June 23, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
A New Blog Dedicated to Counseling and Psychotherapy – Harley Street Psychotherapists
Harley Street Psychotherapists have launched a new blog that is dedicated to Counseling and Psychotherapy in Harley Street, central London. This blog is meant to provide an in-depth analysis on certain psychological disorders, emerging psychological issues, news and tips related to everything about... - June 21, 2011 - harleystreet-psychotherapist.co.uk
Book Signing to Benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
Author Teresa Bevin launches her new book, "Papaya Suite" with a book signing and reception in Santa Fe, NM to benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Papaya Suite" is the light-hearted account of a young woman growing up during the early years of the Cuban revolution who is sent to Spain where she explores life with gusto and to expand her romantic adventures and options when she moves to the United States. - June 14, 2011 - Teresa Bevin, Author and Educator
A New Novel by Author Tammy Gagnon, No Longer Silent - A True Story in Which Against All Odds Tammy Overcomes Many Traumatic Challenges
No Longer Silent is about the perversity of human will, when life has gone awry. It speaks of the trauma of violence and of despair. But it also speaks of hope, which can light up the darkest of times. - June 06, 2011 - No Longer Silent
Polaris Presents at 2011 CANS Conference
Polaris presented at this year's CANS Conference on using clinical data to develop predictive algorithms that can be used to enhance treatment planning and management. - May 26, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Former Chief's New Book "Poverty Cops" Inner Darkness Aims to Help Cops Suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D)
Generation - Help is promoting the book Poverty Cops "Inner Darkness" which is mysteriously gripping as the author and former chief of police writes about true stories on the frontlines of police work. His effort to curb and prevent police suicide as a result of posttraumatic stress disorder will keep readers on the edge of their seats. David R. Dicks believes PTSD is the rotten core that destroys our frontline professionals. - May 25, 2011 - Generation Films
Technology in Therapy Certificate Programmes - from Email to Avatars
To meet the training needs of individuals and organizations seeking to deliver online mental health services, the Online Therapy Institute has launched several online modules ranging from email to avatars. - May 23, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute
New Program Helps Teens Break Free from ED
Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers is expanding its acclaimed integrative residential program for eating disorders to include teen girls ages 12 to 17. Like Mirasol's adult program, Mirasol Teen combines CBT and DBT with a wide variety experiential therapies, including art therapy, equine... - May 18, 2011 - Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
The Secret Suffering: How Trauma Affects the Brain
Michele Rosenthal joins Seaview Radio with her new show “Your Life After Trauma” Thursday nights at 7- 8PM EST. - May 15, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Canadian Military Begins Using New Version of Polaris’s Mental Health Assessment System
Polaris has implemented the latest version of its mental health outcomes assessment system at the Stadacona clinic, a medical facility in Halifax, N.S., that serves the Canadian Forces, giving them access to a host of new features, including an expanded measure for PTSD. - May 11, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Townspeople Opens 34 Affordable and Supportive Apartments for People with Special Needs: Grand Opening, May 12, 2011
Townspeople, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), continues providing quality, affordable and supportive housing for low-income people in San Diego with the opening of its latest acquisition/rehab property in Normal Heights. The building will celebrate its grand opening with a... - May 03, 2011 - Townspeople
American Psychiatric Association Reviews the Science and International Recognition of Parental Alienation Disorder
CSPAS Conference Scheduled to Take Place May 28th and May 29th to Discuss “Treatment Solutions for The Alienated Child.” - April 30, 2011 - CSPAS
Students Design Sensory Toy for Children with Autism at Stevens Institute of Technology
Three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are using their Senior Design project to create a toy for children with autism that will aid in children's development through play therapy. - April 28, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Donates 45 Days of Residential and/or Partial-Hospitalization Treatment
For the second year in a row, Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is providing a comprehensive eating disorder treatment to those most in need through partnership with the Manna Scholarship Fund. Together, Manna and Magnolia Creek will award 90 days worth of treatment to a... - April 08, 2011 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
TFI Envision Working with Keystone House to Extend New Branding to Signage
The application of the new Keystone House, Inc. brand, designed by TFI Envision, is in the process of being extended to signage for the new facility in Norwalk, CT. Exterior signage will play an important role in literally bringing greater visibility Keystone. Keystone is committed to creating a... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
PTSD Caregivers: Secondary Posttraumatic Stress Population Gets Support
Heal My PTSD, an organization for posttraumatic stress syndrome education and support, launches complimentary PTSD Caregiver Teleseminars on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 6pm EST. - April 01, 2011 - Heal My PTSD, LLC
Local Doctor Punyamurtula Kishore Presents at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 28th Annual BRFSS Conference
Local doctor Punyamurtula Kishore, MD, MPH, FASAM presented his paper “Epidemiology and Surveillance of a Disease State in a Primary Care Practice,” at the CDC’s 28th Annual BRFSS Conference in Atlanta, GA. - March 31, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
Naperville Clinical Services Launches Support Group for Mothers Suffering from Postpartum Depression
Bringing a new baby into the family can be a joyous, exhilarating time. But for some women, the experience can be stressful and overwhelming, leading to symptoms of postpartum depression—a debilitating condition suffered by up to 15 percent of mothers who have recently given birth. Unlike... - March 19, 2011 - Naperville Clinical Services
Naperville Clinical Services Adds Psychologist to Staff
Naperville Clinical Service—a group practice in Naperville dedicated to providing high quality therapy to individuals, couples and families throughout the western suburbs—has added a new licensed clinical psychologist to its staff: Joel D. Carnazzo, Psy.D. Dr. Carnazzo provides... - March 19, 2011 - Naperville Clinical Services
Naperville Clinical Services Launches Social Skill-Building Group for Middle School-Aged Boys
Boys, they say, will be boys. And that can be a big problem by the time they get to middle school, say the experts. But it isn’t rambunctious or mischievous behavior that's the issue. Instead, a bigger problem for many sixth- to eighth-grade boys is something that society in general has long... - March 19, 2011 - Naperville Clinical Services
Naperville Clinical Services Helps Athletes and Teams Improve Scores, Times
Sometimes a coach’s halftime pep talk isn’t enough. And a personal trainer shouting clichéd inspirational slogans at you doesn’t always work, either. The truth is, even the most accomplished athletes can often fall short of their aspirations to succeed on any given day due... - March 19, 2011 - Naperville Clinical Services
The Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy Partners with the University of Portland and Manatee Glens for PTSD Research Study
The Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy has partnered with the University of Portland and Manatee Glens to conduct a research study to scientifically demonstrate the effectiveness of Rapid Resolution Therapy™ (RRT) for the treatment of trauma patients, specifically those suffering from... - March 19, 2011 - The Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy
Jennifer Spencer, Psy.D., Joins Team at Naperville Clinical Services
Jennifer Spencer, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, has joined the team of clinicians at Naperville Clinical Service - a group practice in Naperville dedicated to providing high quality therapy to individuals, couples and families throughout the western suburbs. Dr. Spencer provides... - March 17, 2011 - Naperville Clinical Services
Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC™) Training is Now Available Online
Online Therapy Institute has collaborated with ReadyMinds to help create the new curriculum for the Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC™) Training. The ReadyMinds DCC Training Program prepares qualified trainees who wish to apply for the DCC credential offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), an affiliate of the NBCC®. - March 13, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute