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Virginia becomes first state to enact eating disorder education law

March 29, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news

The new bill requires public schools to provide educational information on eating disorders to parents and also enables the implementation of voluntary eating disorder screenings in school.

Helping people in recovery build social capital

March 26, 2013     Lori Ashcraft, PhD
article

Inclusion doesn’t happen when people are tolerated, but when their contributions are valued. The "Strengths Bank" provides a framework for recognizing and building personal strengths and then learning how to use them.

Adults experiencing behavioral health issues more likely to smoke

March 21, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news

According to a new report by SAMHSA, adults experiencing any mental illness or a substance use disorder in the past year used 39.6 percent of all cigarettes smoked by adults.

Using the ‘Strengths Bank’ to build authentic community inclusion

March 20, 2013     Lori Ashcraft, PhD
article

Inclusion doesn’t happen when people are tolerated, but when their contributions are valued.

The Born Brave Bus Tour continues to connect youth with resources

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.

Affirmed Housing Group celebrates official grand opening of Connections Housing

March 15, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news

Downtown residential and service center designed to provide housing, social services, and mental health support for San Diego homeless.

Study: ADHD takes a toll well into adulthood

March 5, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news

The first large, population-based study to follow children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood shows that ADHD often doesn't disappear, and that children with ADHD are more likely to have other psychiatric disorders as adults.

Efficient, but separate behavioral, physical healthcare is 'a delusion'

March 5, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
article

Realizing better cost-efficiencies and outcomes is impossible so long as physical and behavioral care remain separated in practice

Can too much therapy be toxic?

February 27, 2013     Terry L. Stawar, Ed.D.
blog

We live in the era of “more is better.” We don’t just want medicine, we want the “maximum strength formula.” Comedian Jerry Seinfeld says, what we are really saying is “Find the dosage that will kill me and then back off a little bit.”

Heroes in Recovery announces 6k race in South Florida

February 26, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news

A Heroes in Recovery 6K Run/Walk event is taking place on April 27 to support those in recovery and break the stigma associated with addiction.

CARF International introduces accreditation for eating disorder treatment programs

February 13, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
news

New standards apply to 24/7 care in residential and inpatient settings.

Tobacco-free on Valentine's Day: Why recovery lovers hate smoking

February 13, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
article

Colorado-based treatment center shares its hopes and challenges for the new tobacco-free policy it will be implementing on Feb. 14.

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