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02/11/2014
The use of ceremonies has been favored all across the country in marking the completion of treatment for patients. Patients are celebrated as they take these rites of passage in their steps toward lifelong recovery. These ceremonies, however,...
The use of ceremonies has been favored all across the country in marking the completion of treatment for patients. Patients are celebrated as they take these rites of passage in their steps toward lifelong recovery. These ceremonies, however,...
The use of ceremonies has been...
02/11/2014
Psych Congress Network
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02/05/2014
Although explanations such as “zinc causes depression” are satisfyingly simple, my work as a researcher has made me more and more convinced that we have come to the limit of what this type of “disease-based perspective” can do in terms of...
Although explanations such as “zinc causes depression” are satisfyingly simple, my work as a researcher has made me more and more convinced that we have come to the limit of what this type of “disease-based perspective” can do in terms of...
Although explanations such as...
02/05/2014
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02/03/2014
Last summer, I reported the effects of poverty on mental illness (see http://www.behavioral.net/blogs/ron-manderscheid/breaking-chains-mental-illness-bind-those-poverty). This analysis shows very clearly that poverty increases the likelihood...
Last summer, I reported the effects of poverty on mental illness (see http://www.behavioral.net/blogs/ron-manderscheid/breaking-chains-mental-illness-bind-those-poverty). This analysis shows very clearly that poverty increases the likelihood...
Last summer, I reported the...
02/03/2014
Psych Congress Network
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01/29/2014
Fascinating brain science, a shortage of psychiatrists, and changes in health care systems are creating exciting opportunities in the field.
Fascinating brain science, a shortage of psychiatrists, and changes in health care systems are creating exciting opportunities in the field.
Fascinating brain science, a...
01/29/2014
Psych Congress Network
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01/27/2014
"Leadership is not about forcing your will on others. It's about mastering the art of letting go."-Phil Jackson 
"Leadership is not about forcing your will on others. It's about mastering the art of letting go."-Phil Jackson 
"Leadership is not about...
01/27/2014
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01/23/2014
It's no news that dogs make great companions, and some treatment centers have been utilizing canine therapy for years. Is there a population which benefits the most from this companionship, or can these same ideas be applied to anyone in...
It's no news that dogs make great companions, and some treatment centers have been utilizing canine therapy for years. Is there a population which benefits the most from this companionship, or can these same ideas be applied to anyone in...
It's no news that dogs make...
01/23/2014
Addiction Professional
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01/20/2014
We therapists need to listen with our eyes as well as our ears. We should observe the non-verbal communication that accompanies the verbal communication, and note discrepancies.
We therapists need to listen with our eyes as well as our ears. We should observe the non-verbal communication that accompanies the verbal communication, and note discrepancies.
We therapists need to listen...
01/20/2014
Psych Congress Network
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01/17/2014
The foundational piece in each part of my journey today has been my relationship with my treatment team. When treating a client, it is important to remember that you may be the only close relationship they have or can trust.
The foundational piece in each part of my journey today has been my relationship with my treatment team. When treating a client, it is important to remember that you may be the only close relationship they have or can trust.
The foundational piece in each...
01/17/2014
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01/14/2014
Generic medications may potentially offer significant savings for patients. However, it's important to understand how these medications are similar and different from brand-name medications.
Generic medications may potentially offer significant savings for patients. However, it's important to understand how these medications are similar and different from brand-name medications.
Generic medications may...
01/14/2014
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01/08/2014
A three-year study by UPMC’s Center for High-Value Health Care to determine whether a model of patient-centered treatment for people with serious mental illnesses is more effective than measurement-based treatment has been approved for...
A three-year study by UPMC’s Center for High-Value Health Care to determine whether a model of patient-centered treatment for people with serious mental illnesses is more effective than measurement-based treatment has been approved for...
A three-year study by...
01/08/2014
Psych Congress Network

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