6 years ago
A Wisconsin colleague and friend had posed a question to the listserv last month, of which 20 of you provided some responses (thank you!). The essence of the question was — do you have access to a specialized psychiatric crisis response center and/or do you interface with a general hospital’s crisis center. Related questions sought …
6 years ago
The Institute’s Penny Liles & Melissa DeHaven presented on IPS Fidelity at the recent NC APSE Conference in Blowing Rock. Trends in the state’s 5 years of data were compared to the IPS Learning Collaborative’s larger data set. In the afternoon, Melissa & Penny continued by speaking on Assertive Engagement strategies. Training Dates: October 9-11, …
6 years ago
The Center’s Community Psychiatrists’ Leadership Video Conference Series program will feature Carrie L. Brown, MD, MPH, chief medical officer for Behavioral Health & IDD, at NC Department of Health and Human Services. The October 8 event, specifically designed for community psychiatrists, is the first in a series to update community psychiatrists and other physicians working in …
6 years ago
The Center’s John Gilmore, MD, Eure Professor, vice chair, Research and Scientific Affairs, is a co-PI for a NIH research project to improve outcomes for children exposed to opioids. Weili Lin, PhD,, director of the Biomedical Research Imaging Center, Dixie Lee Boney Soo Distinguished Professor, Neurological Medicine, is PI. Read more
6 years ago
Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, Ray M. Hayworth and Family Distinguished Professor of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, has been appointed Assad Meymandi Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, effective October 1. Read more in UNC Health Care’s Vital Signs
6 years ago
Here in the U.S., we are once again reeling from a series of mass shootings and the unavoidable aftermath of debates and inaction. Harvey Rosenthal—the CEO of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services and a staunch advocate for people with mental illness—wrote this opinion piece, published in USA Today yesterday, titled, “I have a …
6 years ago
The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 101 training formerly called SE Foundations is required by all IPS team members (Team Lead, Employment Specialist, and Employment Peer Mentor) and Assertive Community Treatment team members (Vocational Specialists and Team Leaders). The two-day training will be an introduction to the evidence-based practice, incorporating the philosophy, practice principles, and …
6 years ago
Peer Specialists are particularly underpaid and have a limited career growth trajectory within the “peer specialist” position. We’ve seen peers continue to invest in their own career development, furthering their education and training, and eventually moving into other ACT team positions or out of ACT all together. When they do move into the other positions, …
7 years ago
If you were not aware, “Virginia is for Lovers” — the travel slogan for this great state, which we’ve had the pleasure of working with the past couple of years. An apt slogan for a topic raised in training this week — how to support individuals around their desires to have sex and intimacy. As an ACT team, …
7 years ago
The Farm at Penny Lane’s innovative programs help mental health clients become more self-sufficient.
7 years ago
Hospitals Nursing homes Rest homes Group homes Family care homes Jails In creating any policy and funding in support of ACT intersecting with any institution, it’s best to consider the “spirit” of the program and how to support that best practice, and also consider the many ways it can be abused. Overlaying ACT on institutional …
7 years ago
The Institute’s Melissa DeHaven and Penny Liles presented “Strengths Training: No Workout Required!” A training that helped participants identify strengths and use strengths language when helping people find and maintain jobs. Yesterday, they presented “Matchmaker: Make me a Match.” This training showed participants how to be mindful of the ways in which symptoms might impact …
