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Whole Psychiatry Offers Free Educational Call to Public on Bipolar Disorder
Whole Psychiatry, a leader edge provider of psychiatric services, offers free monthly workshops by phone on mental health topics of great general interest. Their upcoming call addresses bipolar disorder. Dr. Robert Hedaya is offering a new look at Bipolar disorder on his upcoming free to the public workshop by phone, Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern time. - July 26, 2010 - Whole Psychiatry
WIAAP Selects Jackie Baldwin of Wisconsin Family Ties for 2010 Community Service Award
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded its 2010 Community Service award to Jackie Baldwin, Family Advocate for Wisconsin Family ties. Her long-time advocacy for children and families coping with mental and behavioral health have greatly impacted the well-being of children in Wisconsin, especially in northern counties with limited access to services. - July 15, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Begins Collaborative Research Study with International Suicide Expert Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., Ph.D.
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce its partnership with Dr. Thomas Joiner Jr., renowned suicidologist and his research team at Florida State University (www.psy.fsu.edu/~joinerlab/) to investigate the correlation between suicide and eating disorders. - July 02, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Gender Differences in Math Intelligence: Is It a Gift or a Matter of Personality?
PsychTests AIM Inc. reveals interesting gender results from their intelligence test and ponders the potential relationship between personality and IQ. PsychTests’ IQ Test can be found at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2148. - June 30, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Donates 45-Days of Residential and/or Partial-Hospitalization Treatment
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is providing comprehensive eating disorder treatment to those most in need through a recent partnership with the Manna Scholarship Fund. Together, Manna and Magnolia Creek will award 90-days worth of treatment to a qualified, needy individual who... - June 18, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Polaris Offers Computer/Fax Mental Health System to Guide Clinicians & Monitor Patients' Progress
Polaris offers a computer/fax-based clinical decision support system for mental health clinics to track patients' progress and alert therapists to serious conditions, such as suicidality and chemical dependency. - June 17, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Polaris Awarded Grant for Its Behavioral Health Screening System for College Students
Today’s college counselors are required to address more and more serious problems, often with fewer resources. Polaris's College Outcomes Management System will help them evaluate and monitor students’ conditions, and provide more effective services before their problems escalate. - June 11, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
New Groundbreaking Interdisciplinary Study Focuses on the Mind-Enhancing Potential of Marijuana; Book by Sebastian Marincolo, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
An unconventional investigation, this book aims to explain in depth the different ways a marijuana high may lead to many other cognitive enhancements, such as the enhancement of episodic memory, pattern recognition, creativity, introspection and our ability for empathic understanding. - June 01, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jackson Therapy Partners Continues Rapid Growth in 2010
Jackson Therapy Partners, America’s largest therapy-focused staffing company, started the year with a bang; reporting record growth in Q1 2010. Year to date the company has: - Increased revenue by approximately 30 percent over Q1 2009 - Reported rapid growth in the western U.S. - Rapidly... - May 30, 2010 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Prominent Psychiatrist Offers Free Conference Call on Obesity, Diabetes and Mental Health
Whole Psychiatry founder, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University Medical School, Master Clinician in functional medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Robert Hedaya, has created a monthly series of free to the public workshops by phone conference calls to provide the information and support to health-seeking individuals who want to be have more energy, more vitality, and take fewer medications. - May 27, 2010 - The National Center for Whole Psychiatry
Psychology Teams Up with Basketball: Five-Star Basketball Camps Adopts PsychTests' ASE (Athletic Success Evaluation) to Improve Mental Performance
Five-Star Basketball and PsychTests AIM Inc. offer athletes the tools to become psychologically and athletically strong performers. Those interested in taking the ASE assessment can go to: http://theinsidemind.psychtests.com/fivestar.html. - May 25, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Abstract Publications, Debuts Independent and Revolutionary Publishing Philosophy Embodied by Its Debut ADHD Memoir: "mADD man" by, Brian J. Robinson
"mADD man" has been accepted to, and will be on display at, the BookExpo America New Title Showcase in the main lobby (Crystal Palace) from May 25th to May 27th, 2010 in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. It will be categorized under psychology. - May 24, 2010 - mADD man
Peninsula Adolescent Counseling Center to Hold Triathlon
The Peninsula Counseling Center (PCC), an affiliate of North Shore-LIJ System and one of the largest licensed mental health facilities in Nassau County is sponsoring a Triathlon on Sunday, June 6, at Hewlett High School, 60 Everit Avenue in Hewlett. The swim start time is 6:30 a.m. with the Bike... - May 23, 2010 - The Peninsula Counseling Center (PCC)
Are We Shameless or Harmless Flirts? Queendom Releases Results of Their Flirting Study
Queendom.com demurely uncovers juicy tidbits about men and women's flirting style. The results of a scientific study show gender differences in flirting techniques and attitudes. - May 17, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Suboxone Clinic to Treat Addiction to Pain Killers Like Vicodin, Oxycontin and Heroin, in El Paso, Texas
Many people are addicted to pain killers and are unable to discontinue them because of fear of the severe withdrawal symptoms. Addiction to pain killers destroys lives, marriages, and can lead to serious legal problems. Help is now available in El Paso, Texas, without hospitalization. - May 16, 2010 - Atlantis Health Services
Polaris Health Directions Receives Grant for Its Domestic Violence Solution for the Medical and Public Sector
Polaris has received continued federal funding for its behavioral health product solution for assessing and treating abused women. - May 15, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
TeenScreen Social Media Launch is Turning Heads & Making Friends
Columbia University's TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups launches new site and new integrated social media strategy to engage the medical, education, and patient communities. - May 14, 2010 - Washington Media Group
TMS Therapy Now Being Offered in Hewlett, NY
South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center is now offering a revolutionary new treatment for treatment resistant depression. The only non-systemic and non-invasive FDA approved treatment for those not receiving benefits from their current anti-depressant medication regimens. Please call for a Free consultation for more information on this new treatment. - May 13, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center
US Air Force Adopts Caring Technologies’ Behavior Imaging® to Treat Military Service Members and Families Afflicted with Autism and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Video-based Telemedicine Application Will Foster Accurate Diagnosis and Provide Remote Access to Mental Health Professionals. - May 12, 2010 - Caring Technologies
New Community Resource: Private Family Therapy Practice Specializes in Trauma
John Stump, LMFT, Ian Newlin, LMFT, and Amanda Peterman, LMFT announces the opening of Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP. The family practice specializes in therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and families who are suffering from trauma or Post Traumatic Stress... - May 10, 2010 - Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP
Grand Opening -- Soul Centered Health Now Offers Hypnosis and Reiki in Phoenixville
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Soul Centered Health will be opening at the Franklin Commons this month in Phoenixville. Soul Centered Health champions Mental Health as one of the keys to overall health and wellness. The business supports clients with mental, physical, and emotional concerns using Mind Body techniques including Hypnotherapy and Reiki. - May 05, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
Recent Study Reports Long Term Survival Improved Using Brain Monitor - Dementia After Anesthesia Now More Likely Avoidable Claims Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
Fewer strokes after anesthesia using brain monitor reported. "Going under anesthesia for surgery without a brain monitor demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the value one’s own brain," says Dr. Barry Friedberg, founder of the non-profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation. "Demanding a brain monitor is a no-brainer." - May 04, 2010 - Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
“Shamanism and PTSD Recovery” on May 4 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorder – from a shamanic perspective, and what we can do to help heal it. - May 04, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Book Release by Noted Author Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. “Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery”
Dr. Sinor's newest addiction recovery book is filled with a potent look into our nation's addiction population. Over twenty true life addiction stories by ordinary people struggling to stay on their recovery paths fill the pages with both pain and struggle, and spiritual insight. - April 30, 2010 - Dr. Barbara Sinor
New Polaris Solution Improves Outcomes, Lowers Treatment Costs for Wraparound Youth
Polaris's Smart-Wraparound solution supports states, counties and private providers as they determine the optimal service mix for the children they serve. - April 29, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
International Evidence Summary of ASIST - Supports Teaching “How to Prevent Suicide”
LivingWorks Education Inc. reports an independent, critical review has been completed of its best practices program, ASIST. The report was commissioned to summarize the results of more than twenty formal and informal evaluations of ASIST – from five countries: Australia, Canada, Norway, Scotland and the United States. - April 23, 2010 - LivingWorks Education Inc.
PsychTests Releases Results of a Gender Roles Study: Some Old Ways Die Hard
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, released their Gender Roles Test in February 2010, with a separate version for men and women. According to their statistical results, while people are slowly adopting more modern views as to men and women's place in... - April 21, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Naturopathic Treatment Can be Safely Combined with TMS for Treatment of Depression
Psychiatrist practicing at South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center located in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, offers TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment of Depression, which can be successfully combined with naturopathic remedies prescribed by naturopathic practitioners. Patients no longer are forced to choose between Naturopathic and Allopathic treatment. - April 18, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Recent Launch of Automated, Web-Based Health Assessment Tools Make Data Collection Process More Efficient
MyTherapySession.com has announced the launch of their much-anticipated automated, web-based health assessments, developed by company founder, Brent R. Coyle, M.D., a practicing board certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years clinical experience. “These automated assessment tools are much... - April 18, 2010 - MyTherapySession.com
TMS, an Alternative to ECT and Anti-Depressants for Depression is Now Available in Hewlett, Long Island, NY
Dr. Edward Fruitman, Director of South Shore Neuropsychiatric in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, is now offering TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy. TMS is an FDA-approved treatment of Depression, that is highly effective, but does not carry side effects associated with medications and ECT. - April 17, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Thousands of Chicago Adults Unaware They Have ADHD. New Therapy Group Program Launch.
Some 10 million American adults have adult ADHD, and about 75% are unaware they have it, says the Wall Street Journal. ADHD Centers is launching FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners in Chicago. www.addcenters.com - April 16, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
Polaris Announces Two New Product Solutions for Youth Behavioral Health Care
Polaris Health Directions has introduced two new products for youth behavioral health care that will support better outcomes in the wraparound setting. - April 15, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Former U.S. No. 1 Cliff Richey Launches New Book "Acing Depression" in Houston
Book Published by New Chapter Press as a First-Hand Account of Living with and Recovering from Depression - April 06, 2010 - New Chapter Press
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Dating Site for Adults with Mental Illness Provides Greater Social Opportunities
TrueAcceptance.com has re-launched its site with many new features that will allow for greater social opportunities. The site is also giving away free lifetime memberships to the first 15,000 adults with mental illness who register a profile. - April 02, 2010 - TrueAcceptance.com
Christmas is Not Depressing Anymore According to a New Research by Trends About Health
Depression is one of the most common health problems that Internet users discuss & search online. A new research, released today by Trends About Health, an online community aggregating the latest trends and topics about health, argues that search volume for "depression" is decreasing during the summer, weekends & Christmas. - March 21, 2010 - Trends About Health
The Psychology of Surgery: PsychTests Releases a Pre-Operative Mental Health Assessment for Bariatric Clinics
PsychTests AIM Inc. releases a package of psychological assessments geared for use by bariatric clinics in evaluating candidates for weight-loss surgery. Notably, this includes the SWLPS assessment (Surgical Weight-Loss Psychological Screening), which is the only psychological test that has been developed specifically for candidates of this type of surgery. For more information, visit http://bariatricsurgerytest.com/ or request a sample by writing to duncan@psychtests.com. - March 18, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Growth Central Offers the Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (Professional) Seminar, Newark, NJ, May 7 & 8, 2015 - Register Now as Seating is Limited
This seminar fulfills all requirements for Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (CAMS-I or II) and is an approved certification training by the National Anger Management Assoc. (NAMA). Open to those with a background in mental health, education, substance abuse, domestic violence, corrections, law enforcement, human resources, and students in these areas. 12 Continuing education contact hours are approved by NASW, NBCC, CA-BBS and NAADAC. - March 16, 2010 - Growth Central
New ADHD Memoir Debunks Long Standing and Entrenched Educational Policies While Exploring Pertinent Issues Such as Adderall Abuse, Learning Style, and Stigmatization
"mADD man," is the beautifully written and magnificently dark memoir by author, Brian J. Robinson. It digs deeply and often brutally into ADHD, Adderall abuse, Hollywood, philosophy, rebellion, Judaism, Tulane, New Orleans, and the unique perspective of someone With ADHD. This is not a clinical perspective. - March 16, 2010 - mADD man
Sports and Psychology: Frozen Ropes Adopts PsychTests' ACE (Athletic Competition Evaluation) to Improve Young Athletes' Mental Performance
PsychTests AIM Inc. and Frozen Ropes offer athletes the tools to become psychologically and athletically strong performers. Frozen Ropes, renowned for their baseball and softball training centers and player development, and PsychTests AIM Inc., the online testing guru, announced today that they are teaming up to help develop young, aspiring athletes take their mental skills to another level. For more information, go to: http://www.frozenropes.com/home/programs/showtime-training/ace.aspx. - March 10, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Renowned Psychoanalyst and Researcher Lewis Aron, Ph.D., to Speak at Adelphi University
Lewis Aron, director of New York University’s postdoctoral program in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, will speak on “Deconstructing Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis: Unsuspected Relevance to Hate and Prejudice Today.” - March 05, 2010 - Adelphi University
Launch of FOCUS: Chicago Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners
ADHD Centers is launching Chicago’s first comprehensive psycho-educational group therapy program for ADHD adults. FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners is a 6-week program to help adults recently diagnosed. FOCUS teaches skills in organization, prioritization, planning, time management, reducing procrastination, maintaining focus and motivation, and overcoming chronic feelings of frustration and low self-esteem. - February 25, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
The Twelve-Step Recovery Program and How It Can Help You or Someone You Love Overcome Addiction - New Book Released by Dog Ear Publishing Author Bruce Brown
Understanding Twelve-Step Programs - a Quick Reference Guide uses quick, concise chapters to explain the basics of the twelve-step program and what it entails. This new book is written by Bruce Brown and published by Dog Ear Publishing. - February 24, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
National Institute of Mental Health Awards a Phase I SBIR Grant to MicroTransponder to Develop a Neurostimulation-based Therapy to Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
MicroTransponder, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop a neurostimulation-based therapy for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This project will... - February 19, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
QPASSLIve.com Expands with Online Shopping
The Quick Psycho-Affective Symptoms Scan (QPASS), has added online purchase capability to their website, QPASSLive.com. QPASS is a professional assessment tool used by mental health professionals in the measurement of depression, anxiety, anger and related constructs. - February 19, 2010 - QPASS: Quick PsychoAffective Symptoms Scan
Medical Meditation Instructor Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine
Richard Nongard has released his new book, "Medical Meditation" based on his own experiences as both a patient and meditation instructor. - February 13, 2010 - LearnClinicalHypnosis.com
Only 1/10 Adults with ADHD Get Treatment
"Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know," a book released today by Health and Life, reports that only around one out of ten adults with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, received treatment over the last year. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD will suffer from mood problems such... - February 02, 2010 - Health and Life, a medical blog
Mobile Health Interventions Introduces Mobile Text Messaging Program Designed to Modify Unhealthy Behaviors
Health Txts assists people in changing unhealthy behaviors by sending text messages that encourage specific health behaviors at the times and in the places people need it most. - February 02, 2010 - Mobile Health Interventions
Brandspa Helps the Helpline Find Returning Veterans
NJ Branding and Marketing Agency Brandspa Chosen to Create Awareness Campaign for New Jersey Veterans' Helpline 1-866-VETS-NJ4. - February 01, 2010 - Brandspa LLC
MyDigitalFamily Releases New Book by Child Psychiatrist Urging Texting Ban While Parenting
Who even heard of texting five years ago? Now we have federal and innumerable state bans on texting (and cell phone use) while driving, providing yet another example of how we are a step behind in reacting to the explosive changes wrought by technology in our lives. But the impact of technology on our kids and families has been just as explosive and can be even more destructive than traffic accidents. So how about a texting ban while parenting? A doctor tells why and shows how. - January 27, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily