Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Appoints Dr. Mary Bartlett, Previously Clinical Director, as the Facility's Suicide Prevention and Risk Consultant
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce the transition of Dr. Mary Bartlett from Clinical Director to Suicide Prevention and Risk Consultant. Dr. Bartlett's new position will allow Magnolia Creek to better meet the needs of patients with suicidal and self-harm behaviors, as well as manage the facility's ground-breaking research on the correlation between suicide and eating disorders in conjunction with Florida State University.
Birmingham, AL, August 20, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Eating disorders have one of the highest suicide rates of any psychiatric disorder. (Harris and Barraclough, 1997). Based on the high correlation between eating disorders and suicide, Magnolia Creek is collaborating with internationally renowned suicidologist Dr. Thomas Joiner to investigate risk factors for suicide and self-harm in the eating-disordered population. Dr. Bartlett will serve as the coordinator of this research for Magnolia Creek.
Dr. Bartlett was chosen for this new position based on her extensive training and experience in the area of suicide prevention. In addition to a doctorate in counselor education and licensure as a professional counselor, Dr. Bartlett is an authorized trainer for the American Association of Suicidology and Suicide Prevention Resource Center, as well as a board member of the Alabama chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Alabama Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Task Force. She speaks internationally on suicide prevention, clinical assessment of suicidality, and related topics.
Dr. Bartlett notes that, "the creation of this position not only reflects the forward thinking of the Magnolia Creek team, but further evidences our commitment to the quality of services we provide to clients. Self-harm and suicide are pervasive issues in this population that many providers are undertrained or afraid to address directly. At Magnolia Creek, we not only address the eating disorder, but core thoughts including suicidality, that if left untreated can prolong and complicate long-term recovery. This administrative change enriches our distinction as a premier center for the treatment and recovery of eating disorders."
About Magnolia Creek
Peacefully situated beside a private lake and nestled among more than thirty wooded acres just outside Birmingham, Alabama, Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders provides residential and partial-hospitalization treatment programs for women struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorders not otherwise specified.
Their comprehensive programs provide intensive and personalized treatment in a natural, home-like setting, addressing the medical, psychological, nutritional, spiritual, and relational needs of their clients. Magnolia Creek is licensed by the State of Alabama and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
To learn more about Magnolia Creek or to schedule an onsite visit, please contact Marisa Goodwin by phone at 404.630.2775 or by email at media@magnolia-creek.com. There is also more information available at: www.magnolia-creek.com.
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Dr. Bartlett was chosen for this new position based on her extensive training and experience in the area of suicide prevention. In addition to a doctorate in counselor education and licensure as a professional counselor, Dr. Bartlett is an authorized trainer for the American Association of Suicidology and Suicide Prevention Resource Center, as well as a board member of the Alabama chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Alabama Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Task Force. She speaks internationally on suicide prevention, clinical assessment of suicidality, and related topics.
Dr. Bartlett notes that, "the creation of this position not only reflects the forward thinking of the Magnolia Creek team, but further evidences our commitment to the quality of services we provide to clients. Self-harm and suicide are pervasive issues in this population that many providers are undertrained or afraid to address directly. At Magnolia Creek, we not only address the eating disorder, but core thoughts including suicidality, that if left untreated can prolong and complicate long-term recovery. This administrative change enriches our distinction as a premier center for the treatment and recovery of eating disorders."
About Magnolia Creek
Peacefully situated beside a private lake and nestled among more than thirty wooded acres just outside Birmingham, Alabama, Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders provides residential and partial-hospitalization treatment programs for women struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorders not otherwise specified.
Their comprehensive programs provide intensive and personalized treatment in a natural, home-like setting, addressing the medical, psychological, nutritional, spiritual, and relational needs of their clients. Magnolia Creek is licensed by the State of Alabama and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
To learn more about Magnolia Creek or to schedule an onsite visit, please contact Marisa Goodwin by phone at 404.630.2775 or by email at media@magnolia-creek.com. There is also more information available at: www.magnolia-creek.com.
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Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Marisa Goodwin
404 630 2775
www.magnolia-creek.com
Marisa Goodwin
404 630 2775
www.magnolia-creek.com
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