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The Central Ohio Agile Association & IT Martini Partner Again to Bring The Path to Agility Conference to Columbus, Ohio

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The Central Ohio Agile Association & IT Martini Partner Again to Bring The Path to Agility Conference to Columbus, Ohio











IT Martini 19 at the Tween Brands Campus in New Albany


Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

On May 23 and 24, 2012 information technology professionals from all over the world descend on Columbus’s Arena Grand Theater at 175 Nationwide Blvd for the Path to Agility Conference – the largest Agile conference outside of San Francisco. The conference and signature IT Martini reception on May 24th at 343 Front Street Tavern and Sports Bar is expected to bring close to 1,000 IT professionals together.

Thanks to the explosive growth of Agile practices, Central Ohio’s growing technology influence in the Midwest and strong partnerships with community facing organizations like IT Martini, the Central Ohio Agile Association (COHAA) has seen The Path to Agility conference more than double in size since its debut in 2010:

2010: 350 attendees, 2 keynotes, 18 sessions, 1 day

2011: 500 attendees, 2 keynotes, 18 sessions, 1 day

2012: 775 attendees, 4 keynotes, 26 sessions, 2 days, addition of The Path to Craftsmanship and Code Retreat

This year the popular conference boasts more than 40 national & international speakers hosting nearly 30 sessions. Through a creative partnership with COHAA, IT Martini featured several top speakers from The Path to Agility conference in the IT Martini Weekly newsletter and made them available for live question & answer style discussion on the web.

“We are excited to continue our partnership between COHAA and IT Martini,” Bart Murphy, COHAA board member and conference chair said. “The spotlight articles IT Martini has produced highlighting The Path to Agility and Craftmanship conference speakers has been great to build buzz and allow the IT community to get to know our speakers prior to the event.”

Both organizations have a long-time commitment to connecting the IT community at events, so hosting interactive online discussions with Agile thought leaders was a natural extension.

John Bishop, co-founder of IT Martini, agreed, “I’ve really enjoyed seeing world renowned speakers like Christopher Avery, Robert ‘Uncle Bob’ Martin, Jurgen Apello and Ken Schwaber connecting with the IT community leading up to the event. It’s an honor to have IT Martini Weekly carry the stories of such an accomplished, outgoing group of people who are willing to engage IT professionals across a variety of formats.”

At the conclusion of The Path to Agility conference on May 24th, IT Martini is hosting a reception event with one part conference attendees and one part IT community. This mix is vital to the ongoing success of both organizations, according to Murphy.

Murphy continued, “Both the Central Ohio Agile Association and IT Martini organizations have a passion for improving the IT community. Each year we use the feedback from the Conference Retrospective and reception hosted by IT Martini to plan for the next conference. This activity allows all conference attendees a chance to provide feedback, socialize with peers, meet the conference speakers and of course, win some great prizes. I can’t think of a better way to close out conference.”

Three-time Emmy award winning journalist Angela An of 10TV news has signed on to emcee the IT Martini reception, guiding attendees through activities such as speed networking, the ‘Voice for the IT Community Choice’ and a charity benefit for Buckeye Ranch. IT Martini has raised more than $ 30,000 for local charities since being founded in 2008.

“The Buckeye Ranch is excited to partner with IT Martini for another fundraising event,” Michelle Aro, development coordinator of The Buckeye Ranch said. “Through our programs and services, The Buckeye Ranch is able to help 1,600 children and families everyday in our community. These children and families struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health issues and we provide hope and healing to them through our treatment programs and continued support. We could not continue the level of treatment and support without the financial assistance from individuals, corporations and fundraisers like IT Martini.”

Early stage companies have always been a focus of IT Martini events and IT Martini 21 is no exception. Five companies presenting at the event are Mondokio, sideNOW, LifeCubby, ZoopShop and The 5 Minute Project. Each company is vying for the coveted IT Community Choice Award which is decided by popular vote of event attendees.

IT Martini events wouldn’t be what they are today without the support of the IT community and tech companies dedicated to cultivating active relationships within the community.

“Vaco Columbus is proud to sponsor this IT Martini event, our 3rd sponsorship of their events in the last nine months,” Paul Bishop managing partner of Vaco said. “We trust IT Martini to be a great professional networking source in the Columbus IT community, providing our team value on many levels. We’ve made lasting friendships and business relationships as well as expanded brand awareness of Vaco, a key advantage in a highly competitive industry.”

All ticket holders for The Path to Agility are automatically registered for the IT Martini reception, which starts at 4:00 p.m. for conference attendees and 5:30 p.m. for non-conference attendees at 343 Front Street Tavern & Sports Bar. The turn-out is expected to be nearly 1,000 IT professionals at the reception event, with tickets still on sale.

About IT Martini:

IT Martini was founded by John Bishop and Aladin Gohar, two IT Professionals who wanted a better IT Community. They spawned a conference event series and a weekly web newsletter that connects IT Communities together in a growing number of cities.

About The Path to Agility Conference:

The Path to Agility conference was developed to further COHAA’s mission to promote the use of Agile practices and principles. COHAA has engaged a number of national and regional Agile thought leaders to provide session content focused on a mix of business, technical, and/or management topics. Whether you are well along the path or just starting out, this conference will help guide you in the right direction. Register now and begin to plan YOUR path to agility.

About Vaco:

Vaco partners with clients on critical projects and strategic talent acquisitions in the areas of technology, finance, accounting, and administration. It’s structure and culture reflect the Latin meaning of our name – “to free oneself from work.”

Vaco has grown from a de novo start in 2002 to over $ 170 million in revenue and 1000+ employee consultants. We have been named to Inc Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies in America for five consecutive years (2007-2011). Vaco Columbus was founded in early 2011.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS CONTACT INFO:

John Bishop | 614.432.4323 | john@itmartini.com | http://www.ITMartini.com

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Wall Street Healthy Aging Center: Revitalizes Stressed Execs And Names New Physician Partners

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Wall Street Healthy Aging Center:
Revitalizes Stressed Execs And Names New Physician Partners













Cenegenics New York City


Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 29, 2011

Wall Street executives, professionals and others in the New York metropolitan area are learning how to optimize their health to combat the effects of stress, thanks to Cenegenics’ proactive medical approach and their new physician partnerships in Manhattan, announced Cenegenics® Medical Institute. Cenegenics New York City—with physician partners cardiologist George Shapiro, MD, FACC and vascular surgeon/cancer specialist Joseph E. Bosiljevac, Jr., MD, PhD, FACS, RVT, RPVI—also serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Satellite offices are being planned throughout the metro area for patient convenience and to meet the demand for healthy aging solutions.

Shapiro first came to Cenegenics as a patient back in 2005. Similar to his Wall Street patients, he had all the classic signs of a hectic 21st century lifestyle: increased body fat, reduced muscle tone, low energy, fatigued, aching muscles and loss of a youthful edge and confidence. Cenegenics changed all that and led him to a new medical career.

“With the Cenegenics program, my body became better than it was at 20. And my body fat dropped from 31% to 16%. The program made a big change in me physically and mentally. That’s the type of change we’re offering at Cenegenics New York City with the premier medical approach in age management medicine,” Shapiro said.

Wall Street has a growing number of younger people—traders in their mid-30s—who are under stress and experiencing dwindling health. According to both Shapiro and Bosiljevac, Cenegenics is guiding them on how to turn that around and stay on top of their game as the years move on.

An integral part of the Cenegenics program is a renewed physician-patient relationship—something Bosiljevac greatly appreciates. In 2008, he joined Cenegenics after becoming disenchanted with conventional medicine, which he believes has developed into a healthcare industry based on how to make more money rather than tend to a patient’s needs.

“Cenegenics New York City is here because of our patients, who are our number one focus. It’s an absolute joy to take care of them. Since age management medicine is practiced outside the insurance industry, we can spend as much time as we want with a patient, making medical decisions without interference from an uninformed associate at an insurance company who attempts to second-guess a physician’s treatment plan,” Bosiljevac said.

Currently, the Cenegenics New York City center is located at 40 Wall Street/28th floor in the Trump Building—but is moving in March 2012 to a dedicated space at 44 Wall Street to better accommodate their growth. The center’s upscale suite offers physician offices, a nutrition-exercise counselor office, an exam room equipped with sophisticated diagnostics and a private VIP room where a patient can relax throughout his/her seven-hour evaluation day. The center may be reached at 646.512.5702.

Physicians in the New York tristate area can learn more about age management medicine and Cenegenics’ highly regarded training/certification program by contacting Dr. George Shapiro or Dr. Joseph Bosiljevac at 646.512.5702.

Visit Cenegenics’ Facebook Fan page, follow them on Twitter and get patient celebrity blogs, health tips and news on their portal site, CenegenicsPost.

For more information about Cenegenics, please visit them online, where you can register for quick access to the online Cenegenics Healthy Aging Kit: informative Guide to Healthy Aging, Executive Summary and media excerpts.

To schedule an interview, please contact Ann Castro, Cenegenics Director of Media Relations: 702.953.1588.

About George Shapiro, MD, FACC

Physician Partner, Cenegenics New York City

Dr. George Shapiro is board certified in cardiovascular disease. He also is trained and certified in age management medicine via the nonprofit Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF). For 15 years, he was the Medical Director of the Associates of Columbia Presbyterian Heart Institute (Scarsdale, New York), focused on preventive and age management medicine. He is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. Previously, he was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he was a member of the medical staff. His extensive community service includes: member of the Haz-Mat team for Westchester County Dept. of Emergency Services, volunteer firefighter/fire surgeon for Ardsley Fire Departmen, Chief Police Surgeon for the New York State Troopers. He also works with the AFYA foundation in setting up an Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Heart Center in Haiti.

About Joseph Bosiljevac, Jr., MD, PhD, FACS, RVT, RPVI

Physician Partner, Cenegenics New York City

Dr. Joseph E. Bosiljevac, Jr is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and holds special certification as a registered vascular technologist and registered physician in vascular interpretation. He also is a Fellow of the American Board of Surgery and was trained/certified in age management medicine via the nonprofit Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF). Committed to medical education, he entered extensive preceptorships, from 1993 to 2009, on a gamut of topics and later attained a PhD in natural medicine at Clayton College of Natural Health. Dr. Bosiljevac has held numerous administrative positions over the years, including administrator for the Emporia Ambulatory Surgery Center and Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Lab, and was seated on several hospital committees. He has published heavily in peer-reviewed journals, from 1978 to the present, and authored the bold, inspiring book “Surviving Cancer: The use of complimentary and alternative methods in the treatment of breast cancer,” which was featured at several book exhibits nationally and internationally.

About Cenegenics

Cenegenics® Medical Institute, recognized leading authority in age management medicine, has two centers in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as centers in Charleston, South Carolina; Boca Raton, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Arlington, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Beverly Hills, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Tulsa, OK; Jacksonville, FL; Atlantic City, NJ; Houston,TX; Denver, CO; Scottsdale, AZ; Boston, MA. Additional centers are scheduled to open in other major metropolitan areas in the near future. With an established presence in the medical community, Cenegenics uses a proactive approach based on solid science and comprehensive evaluation. Their established protocols have been recognized as the next generation of medical science, capturing global attention. Cenegenics offers CME-accredited physician training and certification opportunities in age management medicine via the nonprofit Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF). Headquartered in Las Vegas, Cenegenics serves more than 20,000 patients worldwide—2,000 are physicians and their families.

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Give an Hour?Joins with Points of Light and the HandsOn Network, Partners with National Mental Health Associations to Recognize 10th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

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Give an Hour™Joins with Points of Light and the HandsOn Network, Partners with National Mental Health Associations to Recognize 10th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks














Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

Give an Hour™, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to members of the military, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, their loved ones, and their communities, is joining with Points of Light and the HandsOn Network to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11. GAH is partnering with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, National Association of Social Workers, and other national and state associations to engage mental health professionals in recognizing the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

Give an Hour™, along with its mental health association partners, is asking licensed mental health professionals to pay tribute either by joining the Give an Hour™ network to provide free mental health counseling to service personnel, veterans, and their loved ones, or by giving a talk in their community to raise awareness about military mental health issues. To participate, practitioners can visit http://giveanhour.blogspot.com for additional information and resources, and then go to http://www.911dayofservice.org to register their tribute.

“With approximately 400,000 mental health professionals in our country, we are in a position to make a tremendous impact on the mental health of those military men and women and their families who heeded their own call to service after the tragic events of September 11,” says Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, founder and president of Give an Hour™.

“I have often heard from members of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors that they consider it a privilege to care for the Mental Health needs of men and women who have selflessly served our country. In a culture that often personifies selfishness, our service men and women are reminders of what it means to truly serve. We can do no less in response,” says Rev. Douglas M. Ronsheim, Executive Director, American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

“The American Psychiatric Association is proud to be a part of this effort to give back something to the military service members who have served our country with such courage,” says James H. Scully, Jr., M.D., Medical Director & CEO of the American Psychiatric Association. “The wounds of war may be hard to see in those suffering from traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, but the good news is that treatment for these disorders works. We salute Give an Hour and its partners for helping to connect service members in distress with the professionals who can truly help them.”

“Over the past 10 years, we have learned more about mental health, resilience, and the power of community. APA is encouraging psychologists, especially those with specialized skills in coping with traumatic events and trauma recovery, to volunteer in their communities and help people who might be affected by the renewed focus on 9/11 as we mark the 10th anniversary,” says Norman B. Anderson, PhD, CEO and Executive Vice President, American Psychological Association.

NASW Executive Director Betsy Clark notes, “Our nation’s service men and women continue to make great sacrifices to ensure our safety. The tenth anniversary of September 11 is an important time to remember our obligation to give back to them. Mental health professionals, including social workers, can volunteer their time and expertise to provide vital free mental health counseling to our nation’s heroes through Give an Hour™.”

Give an Hour™ (http://www.giveanhour.org) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), founded in September 2005 by Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, a psychologist in the Washington, D.C., area. The organization’s mission is to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. Currently, GAH is dedicated to meeting the mental health needs of the troops and families affected by the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Give an Hour™ has roughly 5,700 providers across the nation—in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam—and continues to recruit volunteer mental health professionals to its network.

The American Association of Pastoral Counselors, founded in 1964, is a national certifying and membership organization whose mission is to integrate the resources of the behavioral health sciences, faith traditions and spirituality in models of clinical practice, training, education and community well being.

The American Psychiatric Association is a national medical specialty society whose physician members specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research of mental illnesses, including substance use disorders. Visit the APA at http://www.psych.org and http://www.HealthyMinds.org.

The American Psychological Association, located in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world’s largest association of psychologists. APA’s membership includes more than 154,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial, and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), located in Washington, D.C., is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the nation with nearly 145,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.

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Forum of Experts Envisions Mental Health System Transformation

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Forum of Experts Envisions Mental Health System Transformation










Hudson, OH (PRWEB) May 27, 2006

Experts from throughout Northeast Ohio gathered Wednesday, May 3rd to create a roadmap for a transformed regional mental health system. The forum brought together over 60 leaders of state, regional, local and community mental health organizations to discuss the direction of mental health services in Northeast Ohio. The forum concluded with next steps to improve the region’s mental health systems.

“We’ve gathered experts to help identify the first steps in transforming the mental health system in Northeast Ohio,” said Suzanne Morgan, Chairman of the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation. “Professionals in the mental health field have a real passion for the work they’re doing and we want to tap into that passion.”

The featured speakers were Dr. Michael Hogan, Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and Justice Evelyn Stratton of the Ohio Supreme Court. Dr. Hogan served as the chairman of President Bush’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. He gave a presentation on the “A New Day” initiative for mental health in Ohio. The New Day initiative is a system of integrated services and collaboration across medical, social and mental health care disciplines, designed to make recovery and resiliency possible for those suffering from mental illness.

“We’ve come so far in the last 25 years in providing treatment, motivation, and support to consumers,” said Dr. Hogan. “Recovery and resiliency are now expected outcomes, but the system is still highly decentralized. We need to build bridges to cooperate and collaborate.”

Justice Stratton described her experiences with the intersecting mental health and criminal justice systems. She has assembled a grassroots organization of over 50 community members, working together to make a difference in the mental health system. She challenged participants to collaborate and cooperate, set aside territory distinctions, assign tasks and deadlines at every meeting, and keep the goal in mind.    

“I’ve been working in the criminal justice system for years, and unfortunately I see the same scenario time after time,” said Justice Stratton. “Someone with an undiagnosed mental illness is sentenced to jail for committing a crime. While serving the sentence, the inmate is diagnosed as schizophrenic. Then years later, they’re released with $ 75 and two weeks’ worth of medication. My group is working to improve the resources they have access to so they won’t end up back in the criminal justice system.”

The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation hosted the forum as the first step to mental health system transformation. The Foundation was founded in 2001 in Hudson, Ohio as a private, grant-making foundation serving mental health, education, and arts causes in Northeast Ohio. For more information, visit http://www.mcmorganfoundation.org.

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Mental Health America and Psych Central Partner to Create Online Mental Health Social and Information Network – New Site Will Offer Trustworthy Information for Consumers

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Mental Health America and Psych Central Partner to Create Online Mental Health Social and Information Network – New Site Will Offer Trustworthy Information for Consumers










Newburyport, Mass. and Alexandria, Va. (PRWEB) June 20, 2007

Mental Health America (http://www.mentalhealthamerica.com), the nation’s leading non-profit mental health organization, and Psych Central® (http://www.psychcentral.com) today announced that the two organizations are partnering to create a comprehensive online mental health social and information network. Planned for launch later this year, the partnership will create the nation’s leading network to provide consumers with the most credible, trustworthy and high-quality mental health information and community on the Internet.

“With an increasing number of people turning to online resources for mental health information, there needs to be reliable content supported by established organizations,” said David L. Shern, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America. “This partnership will bring quality content to a growing network of people promoting mental wellness and result in additional clarity for those who seek trusted mental health information online,” said Shern.

The partnership will feature content from both organizations, including daily news articles, research briefs, book reviews, interviews with leading experts, online community forums, and more. The portal will also enable consumers to personalize content based on their needs. For example, if someone is interested in depression, he or she will be able to sign up to receive this custom content delivered daily.

“We’re extremely proud to be able to partner with Mental Health America for this effort,” said Dr. John M. Grohol, Psy.D., founder and publisher of Psych Central. “For more than 12 years, Psych Central has been helping to break down the stigma related to mental health issues through its online efforts. This partnership is the next step in support of that cause. Together, we’ll integrate the best mental health information and help grow a community while providing new ways for people to connect with each other,” said Grohol.

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, more than 25 percent of Internet users search for mental health information online. This increased interest along with the growing number of choices for consumers to receive mental health information, it’s never been so important that sites maintain strong ethical standards and adhere to stringent privacy policies.

Psych Central has been consistently recognized as one of the top resources for mental health and psychology information online serving more than 600,000 visitors each month with more than 10,000 pages of content. Mental Health America, formerly known as the National Mental Health Association, has a network of more than 320 affiliates nationwide that support the awareness and support of mental health issues.

About Psych Central

Psych Central®, located at PsychCentral.com, is a leading mental health portal that features original, peer-reviewed editorial content, news, research briefs, clinical trials, ratings and reviews of medications and treatments, the popular World of Psychology blog, and a thriving online support community. Each month more than 600,000 people visit Psych Central’s independent libraries and communities, contribute to their own blogs, take an interactive screening quiz, and track their progress over time. Founded in 1995, Psych Central is published by John M. Grohol, Psy.D., a pioneer and expert in online mental health. Dr. Grohol’s leadership helped to break down the barriers of stigma often associated with mental health concerns, bringing trusted resources to the Internet.

Psych Central does not provide professional diagnosis or treatment.

About Mental Health America

Mental Health America is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.

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The Website has Been set up as Part of a Programme for Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health Care in Dorset and Somerset

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The Website has Been set up as Part of a Programme for Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health Care in Dorset and Somerset










England, Dorset and Somerset BME (PRWEB) October 8, 2006

The E-quality 4 Mental Health website for Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in Dorset and Somerset is aimed at both people from black and minority ethnic communities who want to know more about mental health care and at staff in mental health and related services who want to know more about race and culture.

This website is aimed at both people from black and minority ethnic communities who want to know more about mental health care and at staff in mental health and related services who want to know more about race and culture.

The website is concerned mainly with mental health and as such it covers information about both mental health services in Dorset and Somerset and advice on how to remain mentally healthy and particularly how to deal with everyday pressures and stresses in the modern world.

The website has been set up as part of a programme for delivering race equality in mental health care in Dorset and Somerset. Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health Care is a major policy initiative which was published in 2005 and which recognises that people from black and minority ethnic communities do not always receive the same care in mental health services and that there is still a high level of fear of mental illness in black and minority ethnic communities.

The website has been developed with the help of people from black and minority ethnic communities and staff and the intention is to continue to involve people in adding to and expanding the content of the website.

The site is still in development and has been designed so that it can grow especially when people from black and minority ethnic communities identify information which could be useful in helping people better to understand mental health issues.

The intention is that staff will also be able to access and add information about race and culture which will help them in their efforts to ensure that services are as sensitive to individuals and their needs and wishes as is possible.

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Psych Central Launches New Sanity Score Web Tool to Help Assess an Individual’s Overall Level of Mental Health

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Psych Central Launches New Sanity Score Web Tool to Help Assess an Individual’s Overall Level of Mental Health










HAVERHILL, Mass. (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

Psych Central® today announced the public beta launch of the Sanity Score™ Web tool at http://www.SanityScore.com that can help assess an individual’s overall level of mental health. The system takes responses from 90 questions and then calculates a person’s Sanity Score, a basic overall measure of a person’s mental health. Along with the numerical result, people also get a thorough description of life factors that emerged to support the result plus a graphical representation of how high that person scored along 21 different common mental health attributes.

“Millions of Americans who have a diagnosable mental illness never seek treatment for it, in part, because they are unsure of their level of mental health,” said Dr. John M. Grohol, Psy.D., founder and publisher of Psych Central. “We’ve refined this proprietary system to provide individuals with useful information about the state of their current mental health status.”

The system is free, easy-to-use, and doesn’t take long to complete. Simply go to http://www.SanityScore.com, log in with a free Psych Central account, and start taking the multiple-choice questionnaire. All-in-all, it only takes about 15 minutes to complete and receive immediate results, which can then be saved for future reference.

“Today’s public beta launch is meant to draw attention to the growing number of people who are seeking reliable and helpful information online,” said Grohol. “Visitor numbers to Psych Central, our flagship mental health Web site, have been growing consistently alongside the trend of people looking for reliable mental health information online. This is a great new tool that provides a new dimension to understanding mental health conditions that otherwise are difficult to quantify,” he said.

The Sanity Score system will become more refined and be updated as more people take the test.

After individuals complete the Sanity Score test and learn more about their mental health condition, they can head over to http://www.psychcentral.com to learn more about any concerns that they system uncovers. For each attribute, Psych Central has a complete offering of editorial news content, reference information, support communities, book reviews, blog posts, and more.

About Psych Central

Psych Central®, located at PsychCentral.com, is a leading mental health portal that features original, peer-reviewed editorial content, news, research briefs, clinical trials, ratings and reviews of medications and treatments, the popular World of Psychology blog, and a thriving online support community. Each month more than 600,000 people visit Psych Central’s independent libraries and communities, contribute to their own blogs, take an interactive screening quiz, and track their progress over time. Founded in 1995, Psych Central is published by John M. Grohol, Psy.D., a pioneer and expert in online mental health. Dr. Grohol’s leadership helped to break down the barriers of stigma often associated with mental health concerns, bringing trusted resources to the Internet. For more news from Psych Central, please visit http://psychcentral.com/about/press_releases/

Neither Psych Central nor Sanity Score are a substitution for provide professional diagnosis or treatment.

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NAMI Echoes Iowa State Television and Mental Health Study Findings

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NAMI Echoes Iowa State Television and Mental Health Study Findings











Arlington, VA (PRWEB) May 2, 2008

The National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Bob Carolla responded to a recent Iowa State University influence of television on mental health treatment study, “The Iowa State study is right. Television’s portrayal of people who live with mental illnesses and people who work in mental health professions too often reflects negative stereotypes. It makes stigma and discrimination worse. Hollywood sometimes gets it right, but only when producers, directors and writers take the time to do their homework. There are basic standards of accuracy, fairness and compassion that still produce good entertainment.”

Bob Carolla oversees NAMI’s StigmaBuster program which seeks to address outdated, outrageous, offensive portrayals or language about persons with mental illness.

About NAMI:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country.

Web resources:

NAMI: nami.org

NAMI StigmaBusters: nami.org/template.cfm?section=about_stigmabusters

Iowa State study release: public.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2008/apr/tvtherapy.shtml

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Compeer San Diego Participates in the Annual NAMI Walk

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Compeer San Diego Participates in the Annual NAMI Walk










San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 8, 2006

Compeer San Diego, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, mentoring program for children, teens, adults, and older adults living with a mental health challenge, will be participating in the annual NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, walk on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in Balboa Park. Compeer San Diego will have a booth and has a team participating in the yearly walkathon.

“NAMI San Diego is the biggest supporter for the mental health community and we are happy to be a part of this annual event,” states Shannon Jaccard, President and Founder of Compeer San Diego. “NAMI is a wonderful advocate and provider of education on mental health in this county and I hope this event brings more attention to the very important issue of mental illness in San Diego.”

If you are interested in being a part of “Team Compeer San Diego” please sign up at http://www.namisandiego.org and follow the links. Please also take a moment to visit our booth located in Balboa Park at 6th and Quince.

Compeer San Diego, an affiliate of Compeer International, (http://www.compeersandiego.org) is an innovative, mental-health advocacy organization that cultivates supportive friendships and mentoring between volunteers and individuals. Compeer volunteer friendships have a direct impact by building the self-esteem, self-confidence and independence of children and adults receiving mental-health treatment.

The agency offers flexible volunteer programs — from one-to-one friendships to group activities — so people can participate in a way that best fits their busy lives. Routinely recognized as a model mental-health volunteer program, Compeer San Diego is one of 100 affiliate programs in the U.S., Canada and Australia.

About NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation’s voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI affiliates in every state and in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.

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In Honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Award-Winning Author Announces SHHHH!! ? NO MORE! Breaking the Silence Awards To Courageous Families Struggling with Mental Illness

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In Honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Award-Winning Author Announces SHHHH!! – NO MORE! Breaking the Silence Awards To Courageous Families Struggling with Mental Illness










El Dorado, CA (PRWEB) May 1, 2006

Award-winning author and educator Maureen Focht announces the first SHHHHH! – NO MORE! Breaking the Silence Award, designed to honor families struggling with mental illness. The Breaking the Silence Award strives to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and give voice to those helping family members with a mental illness to heal.

According to the National Institute of Health, mental illness affects 20% of all families and is one of the leading causes of disability.Over 2.2 million people in the U.S. suffer from schizophrenia, 18.8 million have been diagnosed with depressive disorder, and 19.1 million are afflicted by anxiety disorder. Despite its pervasiveness, mental illness carries an enormous stigma. Many families are often disoriented when a loved one becomes mentally ill.

Silent Heroes, Courageous Families Living with Depression and Mental Illness (Wyatt-MacKenzie, ISBN:1-932279-18-0) author Maureen Focht seeks to raise awareness and provide more education about the truths regarding mental illness so families will not feel “stigmatized” and reach out for help. Ms. Focht’s award program recognizes the family members who share their stories for their courageous words and actions, for their contributions, and advocacy, of their mentally ill loved one.

“The terrible stigma associated with mental illness makes families feel ashamed, humiliated, even guilty about their loved ones’ behavior. This must change. People must get the truth and information about mental illness and its true causes,” says Focht, who is donating a part of her book proceeds to a support group for the families of mentally ill people in El Dorado County, California. Recently, several very tragic events involving those with mental illness is also a cry for help in our society that does not want to deal with mental illness.

Alan Alda and Brooke Shields are perfect examples of Breaking the Silence Award Recipients for sharing their stories in coping with mental disorders with their books “Never Have Your Dog Stuff” and “Down Came The Rain”.

Ms. Focht is a healthy survivor of an upbringing shadowed by her own mother’s schizophrenia, while finding strength from her father, who stayed to care for his ill wife, work, and raise the family. She lives in northern California with her husband and daughter.

To apply for the award, please visit http://www.thesilentheroes.com . For media interviews, contact Maureen Focht at 530-621-4834.

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