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.@SPOP_Inc provides community-based behavioral healthcare to address the urgent needs of #OlderAdults facing challenges during the #COVID19 pandemic in New York City.

#burnout #despair #isolation #seclusion #socialization #telehealth #YourTrustedSource

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Healthy Aging: For Older Adults, The Pandemic is Far from Over
As we move into Year Three of the Covid-19 pandemic, older adults remain at high risk. Those over age 65 now account for 90% of COVID deaths – and many of
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December 9, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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A program at @ualbany Center for #Autism and Related Disabilities fights against the proliferation of #misinformation by providing families with #EvidenceBasedInformation from #TrustedExperts in the community.

#EducatingFamilies #YourTrustedSource

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Parent Education Program for Families of Children with Newly Diagnosed Autism
A program fights against the proliferation of misinformation by providing families with evidence-based information from trusted experts in the community.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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Seeking support and adapting to individual needs can help young and adult individuals diagnosed with #autism to thrive.

#acceptance #AdultDiagnosis #advocacy #diagnosis #NewlyDiagnosedChildren #treatment #YourTrustedSource

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Next Steps After an Autism Diagnosis: Acceptance, Advocacy, and Treatment Options
This article details next steps following a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, the importance of acceptance and advocacy, and treatment options.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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.@gomohealth is successfully changing the way we bring #BehavioralHealthResources to the most at-risk, underserved populations.

#AccessToCare #AddictionRecovery #HealthcareDelivery #IntegratedCare #MentalHealthTreatment #therapy #YourTrustedSource

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Finding Peace: A Journey to Positive Mental Mindset
Like many people who struggle with mental illness, Helise withdraws and isolates herself when she feels overwhelmed. While alone and shut in, she found
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December 9, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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Eliminating the negative repercussions that #stigma has on policy development, access to care, and #InsuranceReimbursement is a primary goal for @NYSomh.

#MentalHealthStigma #ParityReform #StigmaReduction #YourTrustedSource

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Addressing Stigma: The Importance of Cultural Relevance and Early Intervention
The stigma surrounding mental illness can take a huge toll on children, youth, adults, and families with mental health concerns. Addressing stigma not
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December 9, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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Recommendations for integrating families in mental health, addiction and social determinants of health care at @GuidanceCenterW

#addiction #alcoholism #BestPractices #employment #housing #MentalHealth #recovery #SubstanceUse #WellBeing #YourTrustedSource

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Supporting Families in Integrated Behavioral Health Care
When someone you care about is struggling with alcoholism, substance use, mental health and well-being, finances, employment, or housing, I suspect you
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December 9, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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Read about how people supported by @sus_org with I/DD are giving back to their NYC-based community by managing community fridges.

#FoodInsecurity #FoodPantry #HealthEquity #HealthyFood #homelessness #SocialJustice #volunteering #YourTrustedSource

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S:US’ Community Fridge Project: Cultivating Social Justice and Health Equity in Our Community
Read about how people supported by Services for the UnderServed with I/DD are giving back to their NYC-based community by managing community fridges.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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.@mbfriedman395 calls for humility among the professionals who accept a responsibility to help people with behavioral health conditions and their families.

#addiction #autism #families #MentalIllness #SelfHarm #YourTrustedSource

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From Blame to Burden and Beyond: Changing Perspectives on the Family and Behavioral Health
Over the past 40 years or so, there has been a dramatic shift in the views about the dynamics of families with mentally ill family members, a shift from
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December 9, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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Learn what researchers are doing to help prevent #suicide in autistic children and adolescents.

By @SPARKforAutism @SFARIorg

#988 #anxiety #assessment #bullying #children #depression #SafetyPlan #SuicidePrevention #SuicideScreening #YourTrustedSource

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Working to Prevent Suicide in Youth with Autism
Learn what researchers are doing to help prevent suicide in autistic youth and young adults on the spectrum.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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.@WJCSWestchester conducted a two-year research project to address clinician #burnout during the #COVID19 #pandemic.

#ClinicianBurnout #CompassionFatigue #depersonalization #EmotionalExhaustion #employment #HealthcareWorkers #YourTrustedSource

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Addressing Clinician Burnout in a Community Mental Health Setting During the COVID Pandemic
More than two years into the COVID pandemic, we are probably all familiar with the term “burnout.” According to the literature, burnout is defined as a
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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Read about Sam’s journey from #masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, authentic self as a happy, self-confident, and proud #autistic man.

#ActuallyAutistic #confidence #SelfAcceptance #SelfEsteem #stimming #YourTrustedSource

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Autism, Masking, and Sense of Self
Read about Sam’s journey from masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, true self as a happy, self-confident, and proud autistic man.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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Read about Sam’s journey from #masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, authentic self as a happy, self-confident, and proud #autistic man.

#ActuallyAutistic #confidence #SelfAcceptance #SelfEsteem #stimming #YourTrustedSource

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Autism, Masking, and Sense of Self
Read about Sam’s journey from masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, true self as a happy, self-confident, and proud autistic man.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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In New York State, new and innovative programs are transforming the system and helping to ensure access to prevention, ready access to treatment and support systems, and ongoing wellness for all ages.

@NYSomh

#AccessToCare #CrisisCare #YourTrustedSource

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Innovative Programs are Transforming New York State’s Behavioral Healthcare System
As we recover from the COVID Pandemic, we must look forward to the future and the critical issues our behavioral health care system will need to address.
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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This article delves into the dynamics and qualities of one #GriefSupport session at a day habilitation program managed by @sus_org for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their staff.

#compassion #empathy #grief #YourTrustedSource

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Making Space for Mourning: A Grief Support Session
The dynamics and qualities of a grief support session at a day habilitation program for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their staff.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article is meant to offer #women basic information, tips, and tools for strengthening their #relationship with their #autistic partner.

@IRCAIU @IUBloomington

#communication #NeurodiverseRelationships #SensoryIssues #StressRelief #YourTrustedSource

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Tips for Women in Relationships with Partners on the Autism Spectrum
This article is meant to provide women with basic information, tips, and tools for strengthening their relationship with their autistic partner.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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The topics that should be included in a comprehensive #SexEducation program for #autistic #students and why it is essential to ensure they have access to these programs.

#inclusion #SexualHealth #SexualIdentity #sexuality #values #YourTrustedSource

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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article details various #treatments that can be used to treat #depression in autistic children and adults despite the lack of #research on the topic.

By @SPARKforAutism

#autism #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #mindfulness #therapy #YourTrustedSource

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The Art and Science of Treating Depression in Autism
This article details various treatments that can be used to treat depression in autistic children and adults despite the lack of research on the topic.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article will address how #MentalHealth #stigma creates barriers for #children seeking help and how #schools can help them to overcome those barriers.

By @NYPCC1

#MentalHealthEducation #PeerPressure #SocialEmotionalLearning #YourTrustedSource

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Mental Health in Schools: Moving Stigma Out in the Open
Since the start of the pandemic, rates of psychological distress and chronic mental health issues among young people have increased. In New York, state
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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This article identifies various #RiskFactors to look for in autistic children and adults that can aid in the #diagnosis of #depression.

By @SPARKforAutism

#autism #bullying #research #SpecialInterests #suicide #YourTrustedSource

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Diagnosing Depression in Autistic Individuals
This article identifies various risk factors to look for in autistic children and adults that can aid in the diagnosis of depression.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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On #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay, HHS announces awarding of $79.1 million in #OverdosePrevention grants

#EndOverdose #HarmReduction #MedicationAssistedTreatment #OpioidEpidemic #TreatmentAndRecoverySupports #YourTrustedSource

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On International Overdose Awareness Day, HHS Announces Awarding of $79.1 Million in Overdose Prevention Grants
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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#Stigma about #MentalIllness has become a dangerous weapon reinforcing the frightening #divisions in American #politics today.

By @mbfriedman395

#homicides #MassShootings #opinion #YourTrustedSource

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Stigma Is Being Used as a Political Weapon: Reject It
I and many others have said it before but, as recent events make clear, we will have to say it again and again and again: Mental illness is not the cause
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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Progress in the fight against #stigma is in jeopardy of being lost amid policymakers’ tendency to conflate #MentalIllness with a proclivity toward #violence.

By @Tweet_SFC

#GunViolence #MentalHealthStigma #policy #StigmaReduction #YourTrustedSource

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A Real and Present Danger in the Fight Against Stigma
By many measures we have achieved considerable progress in combatting stigma and its insidious effects. Persons who experience behavioral health
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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An overview of #alexithymia, its relation to #autism, and #interventions that may be helpful to teach/learn #EmotionalRegulation.

By @rbandreas1

#children #EmotionalRecognition #empathy #feelings #TheoryOfMind #YourTrustedSource

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A World Without Emotions: Alexithymia and Autism
This article provides an overview of alexithymia, its relation to autism, and interventions that may be helpful to teach your child emotional regulation.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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#Practitioners, despite best intentions, may unconsciously foster #stigma by downplaying or not recognizing the ways in stigma can create #BarriersToCare.

By @vibrantforall

#CulturalHumility #ImplicitBias #PowerDynamics #stereotypes #YourTrustedSource

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How We as Practitioners Can Foster Stigma
Practitioners, despite our best intentions, may unconsciously foster stigma by downplaying or not recognizing the ways in which power dynamics, implicit
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December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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The time is long past for the #workplace to prove to #neurodivergent individuals that their #strengths and unique #abilities are appreciated and valued.

#acceptance #ActuallyAutistic #empathy #employment #inclusion #neurodiversity #YourTrustedSource

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An Autistic's Vision for Lasting and Successful Workplace Neurodiversity
The time is long past for the workplace to prove to neurodivergent individuals that their strengths and unique abilities are appreciated and valued.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM