Leadership

Board ousts CEO at Sound Community Services

May 15, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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After eight years as CEO, Gail Lawson’s departure triggered by tumult of two state investigations, allegations of excessive spending by agency leadership, and high staff turnover. 

Rethinking psychiatric diagnosis on the eve of DSM-5: A new paradigm for NIMH

May 7, 2013     Tom Doub, Ph.D., CEO, Centerstone Research Institute
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It is time to challenge our current notions of diagnosis and seek a better understanding of the biological foundations of the brain so that we may develop more effective treatments and even cures. If successful, this agenda will move mental health into the mainstream of health, where it belongs.

You’re invited: Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Summit slated for September 21-23

May 3, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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Co-located with NCAD 2013, the Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for executive, operational, and strategic leadership of the nation’s behavioral healthcare organizations and providers to connect with the latest issues.

Recently retired Institute for Community Living CEO looks back, plans ahead

May 2, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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As founder and CEO Peter Campanelli retired from New York’s Institute for Community Living, he remembered the doctoral dissertation that gave the organization its start.

Music for our leadership ears

April 23, 2013     H. Steven Moffic, MD
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Nelson Mandela. Desmond Tutu. The Lady. Pope Francis. You've probably heard about all of them before I covered them in recent blogs for what they teach us about leadership: patience, forgiveness, humor, self-sacrifice, and spiritual beliefs were prominent. Though not by design, here's one more leader who unexpectedly came to my attention who we can learn from.

Thoughts from a board member: Carmen Reagan, Ed.D.

April 23, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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I met Carmen Reagan, Ed.D. at the recent National Council conference in San Diego. And, when I invited her to share more about her views on the conference and on the state of behavioral health, this Centerstone board member took up my offer.

A recipe for an improved healthcare system

April 18, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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When seeking advice about improving healthcare, surgeon Atul Gawande got his best advice from a frustrated restauranteur

Turning Point announces new director of business development

April 15, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Turning Point announces the addition of Hannah Brett to its team of 70 plus staff members.

National Council Awards of Excellence recognize contributions to mental health and addictions treatment

April 9, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Rosalynn Carter, Steven Sharfstein and other individuals to be presented with awards at a ceremony in Las Vegas on April 9.

Magnolia Clubhouse announces new board of trustees members

April 9, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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A non-profit organization in Cleveland that serves adults who live with mental illness has announced the addition of six new board members.

The Roosevelts: Eight presidential lessons in leadership

April 8, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin draws wisdom from the examples of “Teddy” and FDR.

American Addiction Centers hires new chief operating officer

April 5, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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One of the nation’s largest behavioral healthcare organizations providing addiction treatment and rehabilitation has hired industry veteran Candance “Candy” Henderson-Grice as the new COO.

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