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Aug
26
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PRIDE Institute Monthly Webinar Series to Offer LGBT 101Newest installment teaches basic course on ties between alternative lifestyles and substance abuse
MEDIA ADVISORY: PRIDE Institute, the nation’s first and longest-running chemical dependency treatment facility dedicated exclusively for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, offers the next installment of its monthly webinar series: “LGBT 101: Terms, Language, Awareness.” This FREE interactive session will discuss factors contributing to the escalated substance use within the LGBT community, including a terminology review and an overview of how to become more culturally aware when working with LGBT clients. This will be an opportunity for people to ask questions and to help understand heterosexism and internalized heterosexism. [full article] |
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Aug
26
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The Hughes Center Welcomes Students Back to ClassThe Hughes Center for Exceptional Children, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, began its day school program recently. Students in grades kindergarten through high school went back to class on Aug. 16. [full article] |
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Aug
26
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Friends Hospital Announces New Intake Center Based on Principles of Recovery-Oriented CareSuccessful Recovery-Oriented Care Program Extended to Patients’ First Interaction with Hospital
PHILADELPHIA – (Aug. 26, 2010) – Friends Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, is pleased to announce that it is redeploying the assets of its former crisis response center as a new intake center based on the principles of recovery-oriented care. [full article] |
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Aug
25
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River Point Behavioral Health Hosts NAMI Mental Health Awareness MeetingMEDIA ADVISORY: River Point Behavioral Health, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, is hosting the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) September meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be an educational opportunity for those struggling with mental health issues. Light refreshments will be served. [full article] |
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Aug
23
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Hickory Trail Hospital Hosts Educational Event for Parents and ProfessionalsHickory Trail Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, is sponsoring an educational event for parents and mental health professionals entitled, “Raising Survivors.” [full article] |
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Aug
23
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Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Provides Seminar on Dialectical Behavioral TherapyStreamwood Behavioral Healthcare System, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, will host a free training workshop on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based clinical method of treating people who self harm or who recurrently think about or attempt suicide. Ada Andrist will provide an overview of DBT, its history and why it is believed to be an effective treatment. [full article] |
