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mental health
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Counseling Association Moves Meeting from Nashville
Though its 2017 annual conference is only 11 months away, the American Counseling Association is moving the event…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tennessee Gov. Signs Controversial Counseling Services Bill
The governor put his signature to a controversial measure that opponents say will permit counseling professionals to discriminate…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Psychiatric Association Fires Up Innovation Lab at Conference
The American Psychiatric Association's first-ever innovation lab, to be unveiled at its annual meeting in Atlanta, will feature…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Counseling Group, Boys and Girls Clubs Tackle Mental Health
During April’s Counseling Awareness Month, the American Counseling Association rolled out an online toolkit to help staff and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Psychiatric Association: Homosexuality Should Be Accepted
The World Psychiatric Association announced this week that it would discourage the use of gay conversion therapy and…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Alcohol Abuse, Depression Widespread Among Lawyers
A new study found lawyers face the challenges of alcohol abuse and mental health concerns more so than…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NCAA Initiative Puts Athletes’ Mental Health at Forefront
A new set of guidelines for treating mental health issues among student athletes, released by the NCAA’s Sport…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Coping With Fear: Groups Share Advice After Paris Attacks
Mental health groups and the American Humane Association shared tips for dealing with the possible psychological side effects…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Zen: Boosting Attendees’ Mental Well-Being
It’s important that your conferences not only offer networking and professional development opportunities for attendees but also keep…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Counselors: Employers Need to Respond After Tragedy
It’s impossible to predict how employees will respond to tragic events like the recent shooting at a Charleston,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Mental Health Struggles to Reach Parity with Medical Issues
New research from the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that insurance companies are failing to provide adequate…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Pilots, Mental Health Groups Respond to Germanwings Tragedy
Associations representing airline pilots and the mental health industry reacted to the fatal Germanwings crash over the weekend.…
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Americans Still Stressed Out About Money, Study Says
The American Psychological Association’s annual “Stress in America” report shows lingering concerns about money among Americans. And while…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mental Health Groups Focus on a Fragile Ferguson
With the impact of a grand jury decision in the police shooting of Michael Brown still fresh for…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Women With Job Authority Are Face Depression Concerns
A new study reveals an unexpected symptom of leaning in. According to the research, as women advance into…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Power of A: Healthy Hospitals
A campaign to make green hospitals and safer takes hold.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
American Psychological Association Helps Give Kids a News Break
It’s not just you: Recent news stories dominating TV and social media have been depressing and graphic—and especially…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
APA Unveils Resources to Educate Public On Mental Health Parity
A new survey by the American Psychological Association found that only 4 percent of American adults know what…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Suicide-Prevention Group Puts Focus on Survivors
In a decision that could change the long-standing focus of the organization, the American Association of Suicidology voted…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Mexico Man’s Death Shows Challenges Police Face With Mentally Ill
The death of James Boyd at the hands of police led to widespread protests in Albuquerque recently, but…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
U.S. Travel Initiative Urges American Workforce to Take A Vacation
In a new campaign, the U.S. Travel Association hopes to change the public perception of vacation time and…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
American Dental Association: Get Kids Brushing Early, Prevent Cavities
Last week, the American Dental Association encouraged broader age range for the use of fluoride toothpaste—a change that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Put Spotlight on Mental Health
October marks several national and international mental health awareness campaigns. Here’s a look at how many associations are…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Navy Yard Shooting: Preventing a Tragedy at the Office
As investigators search for a motive in the Washington, DC, Navy Yard shooting, the tragic incident draws attention…
