May 10, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Although the field has made improvements to the features of "psychiatric-safe" beds over the years, architect and consultant Jim Hunt says there is much room to improve.
May 8, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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When it comes to psychiatric facility design, many practices and assumptions that were traditionally followed may no longer apply.
May 7, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Michigan hospital renovates unit to meet psychiatric-medical-geriatric needs.
May 3, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news
President Obama has proposed a $152.7 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support its goals, which include providing mental health services to veterans, expanding access to these services, and eliminating homelessness among veterans.
May 2, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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The Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act would integrate mental health components into service member’s annual health assessments.
April 18, 2013 Laurence D. Kopp, PhD
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Lesson: It takes a lot more than “ligature resistant” products to create safer patient environments.
April 17, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news
The company is offering a toll-free hotline in which behavioral health professionals are available to help individuals deal with tragedy and also a toolkit of information on its website.
March 15, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news
Due to an extensive injury, Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball tour was postponed in February. The Born Brave Bus Tour, which was following Lady Gaga's tour to connect youth with resources for behavioral health, will continue to tour without the concert.
March 13, 2013 James M. Hunt, AIA, NCARB
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Lately I have been noticing on several occasions people admonishing others that something is not being done "the right way". This implies that there is only one way to do that particular thing "right" and that the person speaking is in possession of all possible knowledge about the different ways of doing that "thing" and which is the "right' way in this particular instance.
March 12, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Congressman Charles Boustany, Jr., M.D., U.S. House of Representatives (R-LA) discusses the areas of behavioral healthcare in which he is pushing forward.
March 6, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Amenities stress home-like comfort for those who say for several days—or more.
January 23, 2013 James M. Hunt, AIA, NCARB
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Consultant warns that a little bit of 'knowledge' can be a dangerous thing.
