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SSI and SSDI Beneficiaries Living with Mental Illness (Webinar)
19. May 2012 by admin.
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Save the Date: Learn How You Can Help SSI and SSDI Beneficiaries Living with Mental Illness (Webinar)
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When: Friday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Where: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars/HelpFindGoodRepPayees/
A Representative Payee is an individual or organization designated to receive SSI or SSDI benefits for individuals who cannot manage or direct someone else to manage their money. This service is essential to helping the most vulnerable beneficiaries manage basic necessities such as the daily and weekly costs of rent, food and clothing. In many parts of the country, there are serious shortages in the availability of qualified individuals and organizations to serve as Representative Payees.
NAMI is working with the SSA to help address this crisis and find more individuals and non-profits willing to serve as Representative Payees on behalf of SSI and SSDI beneficiaries living with serious mental illnesses. As part of this effort, the SSA is hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. eastern time for NAMI leaders and others in the mental health community s to learn about what they can do in their local communities to assist in finding individuals and non-profits willing to perform this vital service.
NAMI grassroots leaders and advocates are encouraged to participate. We would also appreciate anything you can do to reach out to others in your communities about this important webinar.
Visit the webinar page for more information and to register.
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Positions Available: Certified Peer Specialist
8. May 2012 by admin.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
FACT Programs
MHRC is currently recruiting for Peer Specialists to join our Tampa, Clearwater, and Naples FACT teams.
The FACT program is a multidisciplinary mental health team that serves persons with severe and persistent mental illness. In order to be eligible for this position, a person must have personal, practical knowledge and experiences in being a recipient of mental health services and be willing to share these experiences for the benefit of the FACT team and the persons served by the team.
This position is responsible for providing needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals served by the FACT Program in order to reduce or eliminate the need for hospitalization and to enhance their independence, autonomy and quality of life. A minimum of 75% of services are provided in the person’s home and/or community environment.
Please contact the following individuals, if you are interested, or know of someone who may be interested, and would like additional information.
Tampa position: Clarice Roberts – (813) 874-4400
Clearwater position: Roberta Clark – (727) 449-8331
Naples position: Peter Schleh – (239) 961-6019
The Able Trust announces the open nomination period for the 2012 Ability Awards!
7. May 2012 by admin.
The Able Trust announces the open nomination period for the 2012 Ability Awards!
Nominations are due this Wednesday May 9th for the following categories:
1.) Beverly Chapman Award for Outstanding Employment Placement Program
Beverly Chapman was named the 1989 Disabled American of the Year and the Floridian of the Year and is remembered for her advocacy for employment and independence for persons with disabilities. The Beverly Chapman Award provides recognition and high visibility for outstanding job placement programs for persons with disabilities in Florida. This award is presented to a Florida nonprofit disability organization.
2.) Dr. George L. Spelios Leadership Award
Dr. George Spelios was a founding director and past Chair of The Able Trust who touched the lives of many through his passion and commitment to serve people with disabilities. As a tribute to his years of dedication and service, this award recognizes the outstanding leadership and advocacy efforts of an executive director or president of a Florida nonprofit disability organization.
3.) Media Representative Award
Media plays a vital role in the public’s perception of individuals, products and services, especially for the disability community. This award honors an individual member of the media or a media organization for excellence in presenting and/or reporting about people with disabilities.
4.) Employer of the Year Award
Because employers offer valuable resources to Florida’s citizens with disabilities, this award recognizes a small (1-49), medium (50-99) or large (100+) business with an exceptional record of disability friendly practices, including hiring persons with disabilities, making reasonable accommodations and demonstrating efforts beyond simple compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended.
5.) Adult Leadership Award
This award will be presented to an adult over age 21 with a disability. This individual exhibits statewide, community and nonprofit leadership, is employed full time or part time and serves in a volunteer leadership position with a local organization. (e.g. nonprofit board member, community committee member, commission council, etc.)
Awards will be presented during a luncheon on Friday June 15, 2012, at the Golden Eagle Golf and Country Club in Tallahassee, Florida.
Please visit www.abletrust.org for nomination information and nomination forms, or
Nami PBC will be co-hosting this event along with Nami Florida
4. May 2012 by admin.
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WHAT’S NEW
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Patriots for parity
Parity champions Patrick Kennedy and Jim Ramstad are hosting a series of public field hearings across the country to hear about the implementation and enforcement of federal parity.
If you’d like to be speak up on how persons living with mental illness are experiencing parity in health insurance, email info@parityispersonal.org.
Plan on attending a hearing to learn more about what people in your state are saying about parity.
June 26 in D.C. Metro
July 17 in Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 6 in Chicago, IL
Sept. 17 in Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 24 in New York City
Oct. 9 in Delray Beach, FL
For details on times and locations, visit Parity Field Hearings.
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2012 visual art programs-see below for information on how to apply!
3. May 2012 by admin.
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Here is an excellent opportunity for children and young adults from the ages of 5 to 25 to enter a visual arts program and share their artistic creativity with the world.
It’s an opportunity for youths and young adults… I’m only 42 and there is no drawing contests for me. I hope you take this information and share it with and have you kids enter it.
VSA now accepting entries for its 2012 visual art programs-see below for information on how to apply!
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Sustaining / Creating
A National Juried Exhibition for Emerging Artists with Disabilities, ages 16-25
Deadline: July 8, 2012
Sustaining / Creating asks emerging artists to showcase work that illuminates innovative viewpoints on sustainability and contemporary creativity. Beyond its scientific definition, sustainability references notions of responsibility and stewardship of our natural world in all facets of human interaction-from the environmental to the cultural. Sustainability indicates the capacity to endure. Fifteen artists will be selected for an exhibition at the Smithsonian and will share $60,000 in cash awards. Entry deadline is July 8. Enter today!
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Yo Soy…Je Suis…I am…
International Art Program for Children with Disabilities, ages 5-18
Deadline: July 15, 2012
This program presents a unique opportunity for student-artists with disabilities from around the world to display their artwork side-by-side in an online exhibition. A selection of artwork from the online entries will be chosen for a live exhibition at the United States Department of Education in Washington D.C. Children with disabilities, ages 5-18, are encouraged to create a self-portrait that illustrates who they are and who they will be. Self-portraits allow artistic freedom for children with disabilities to celebrate the unique qualities they have to share with the world. Entry deadline is July 15, 2012. Enter today!
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Sustaining/Creating is sponsored by Volkswagen Group of America.
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2012 Annual Conference& Justice Institute
2. May 2012 by admin.
SAVE THE DATE . July 12-13, 2012
2012 Annual Conference
& Justice Institute
in Partnership with the Florida Association of Drug Court Professionals
Confirmed national speakers:
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 Sharon D. Wise, M.H.S., CPS
The House of Sharon Trauma
Resolution Center for the Arts
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 Fred Osher, M.D.
Director
Health Systems and Health Services
Policy, Council of State Governments
Justice Center
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National, state and local experts will present the latest developments in criminal justice, mental health and substance abuse programs including effective diversion and re-entry programs, mental health and drug courts, employment opportunities, peer specialists, housing, veterans’ issues and more.
The Conference Registration is $125.00
Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol Thursday, February 16, 2012
27. January 2012 by admin.
SAVE THE DATE
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Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol
Thursday, February 16, 2012
HOSTED BY: Disability Rights Florida, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Florida
Council for Community Mental Health, Florida Partners in Crisis, Florida Psychiatric Society,
Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition, NAMI Florida
Speaking with one voice to meet the critical needs of people
with mental illness and substance abuse
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Join fellow consumers, family members, providers and advocates for a chance to become better informed about mental health and substance abuse policy issues in the Florida legislature and to educate your legislators about the issues of the day.
Please make appointments now with your Representative and Senator to meet with them when you come to Tallahassee.
They need to hear your perspective and concerns about mental health and substance abuse budgets and policy issues.
Talking points will be provided
Come and tell your story
Behavioral Health Day Invite
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DAY AGENDA
Wednesday February 15, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lighting the Darkness/An Evening to Remember Lives Lost
to Suicide - Sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Coalition
Early Learning Coalition Office
1940 N. Monroe St. Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303
6:30 pm Remembrance Ceremony
7:30 - 8:00 pm Refreshments & Fellowship
Thursday, February 16, 2012
10:00 am -10:45 am - Walk for Behavioral Health Care (Starting at the corner of
Park and Adams, ending at the Capitol Courtyard) Sponsored by NAMI Florida.
Registration at 9:30 am
Refreshments will be available at the Courtyard
11:00 am - 11:45 am - Rally - Capitol Courtyard
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Visit with Your Legislators
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Legislative Reception - 22
nd Floor Capitol
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Vote for my friends drawing
6. December 2011 by admin.
Vote for my friends drawing -
Roy H. Perlis, M.D., M.Sc. will be at 2011 National Conference Breakout & General Sessions
23. March 2011 by admin.
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Personalized Medicine for Depression: Are We There Yet?
Roy H. Perlis, M.D., M.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Klerman Award Winner
For the last few years, genetic research has been described as ‘on the verge’ of revolutionizing medicine, but genetic testing has yet to impact clinical practice in psychiatry. Dr. Perlis will emerging results in the genetics of mental health and treatment response from a clinical perspective. How soon will this information become useful to patients and families? What are the remaining challenges? And what’s taking so long, anyway? |
Roy H. Perlis, MD MSc
Dr. Perlis is the Medical Director of the Bipolar Clinic and Research Program and Director of Pharmacogenomics Research in the Department of Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Perlis’ clinical work and research is focused on difficult-to-treat or treatment resistant mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. He is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed research publications as well as numerous book chapters and reviews. Current research efforts include identifying predictors of treatment response and identifying and studying novel treatments for mood disorders.
A graduate of Brown University and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Perlis completed his residency, chief residency, and clinical/research fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital before joining the faculty.
Semen Is An Antidepressant say Psychology Today
21. February 2011 by admin.
Semen Is An Antidepressant say Psychology Today
In this study that no doubt could have seen many different results due to the many uncontrollable factors. Still the study and article was fun reading.
This study controlled for relationship duration, amount of sex, use of the Pill, and days since last sexual encounter.) So it appears quite possible that the antidepressants in semen might have a real mood-elevating effect.
Finally, recall that in addition to antidepressant compounds, semen also contains two female sex hormones, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH spurs egg maturation in ovary. LH is involved in triggering ovulation. Why would semen contain compounds that encourage ovulation? From an evolutionary perspective, this makes perfect sense.
