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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
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
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
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)
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