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• Combating stigma 

  Last month I came across stories about "Psycho Donuts," a business in Campbell, California, selling treats with names such as "massive head...

  Behavioral Healthcare, 06/01/09 by Douglas J. Edwards · More from publication

• Ringing out hope: for 100 years Mental Health America has been working to improve the well-being of all citizens 

  At the turn of the 20th century, Wall street financial Clifford W. Beers was so distraught over of illness and death of his brother that he...

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• Celebrating collaboration 

  The theme of last month's National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare conference was "Together we will," and attendees were invited to...

  Behavioral Healthcare, 05/01/09 by Douglas J. Edwards · More from publication

• Leaders' role in tough times 

  These certainly are tough times for behavioral healthcare organizations. In Hawaii, for example, the state said last month that it won't be able to...

  Behavioral Healthcare, 04/01/09 by Douglas J. Edwards · More from publication

• A place to bury addictions: Serenity Ranch has a cemetery where people leave their addictions behind 

  People recovering from addictions often undergo spiritual transformations as they learn ways to live their lives free from substances and...

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• Providing direction: Hazelden's new president and CEO plans on growing the organization even in a troubled economy 

  Mark G. Mishek considers himself to be a listener. "I'm always listening, listening, listening, and trying to understand what the client needs,...

  Behavioral Healthcare, 04/01/09 by Douglas J. Edwards · More from publication

• Keeping an open mind 

  At the SECAD '09 conference last month, opening keynoter Carlton K. Erickson, PhD, emphasized the importance of being open to new concepts and...

  Behavioral Healthcare, 03/01/09 by Douglas J. Edwards · More from publication

• A place for everyone: several years ago Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., had a big problem—a 32,369-square-foot problem to be exact 

  The provider of employment, housing, and day habilitation services for people with psychiatric and. developmental disabilities in central...

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• Social media's importance 

  I readily admit that when I first heard about "social media" I was skeptical. Even if you aren't familiar with the term, you undoubtedly have heard...

  Behavioral Healthcare, 02/01/09 by Douglas J. Edwards · More from publication

• Planting recovery: a therapeutic farm offers residents a tranquil place to learn the value of work and community 

  Just about everyone agrees that there is something peaceful about the countryside. Being surrounded by long, verdant expanses away from the...

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