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July-18-2008
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Mental Health Victory For Seniors
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The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare applauds Congress for passing legislation to improve Medicare benefits for persons with mental illness.
Yesterday the Senate approved, with overwhelming bipartisan support, a bill that will phase out Medicare’s higher copays for m
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July-9-2008
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Network of Care for Vets and Families
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Check out some amazing resources for vets and their families. The Network of Care offers behavioral health information and resources for military service members and veterans about how to "positively cope" with the transition back to family members, friends and the community from active
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June-30-2008
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Pets at Work Promote Good Mental Health
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A pet-friendly workplace is a cost-free benefit that improves morale and productivity, reduces absenteeism and contributes to a more creative work environment. It's also an effective recruitment and retention tool.
An American Pet Products Manufacturers Association survey of businesses allow
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June-20-2008
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Take a Nap - AT WORK!
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New research advocates napping on the job. It argues, in so many words, that snatching a few zzzzs during the workday makes ergonomic sense as a means of boosting overall productivity and safety. And other recent research suggests napping is good for the heart.
Sara Mednick, Ph.D., a resea
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June-13-2008
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Helping Kids After a Disaster
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Recent severe weather has been stressful and anxiety-provoking for many people in our area. Children can be especially affected when they have experienced a disaster or even watched television coverage of such events. The following article by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psych
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