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Free SSI and SSDI Benefits Training from OMH Myths, Tips, Tricks & How to Make It Work Presented By: New […]

Is Disaster Mental Health Helpful? Revisiting the Response to the Sandy Hook School Shooting Huffington Post; James Halpern, Ph.D.,12/04/2013   […]

MRLC and NYAPRS Members: Attached is a letter from OMH alerting us that The NYS Department of Education has extended […]

The NYS Office of Mental Health is in the initial stages of redesigning its website.  We would like to hear […]

NYAPRS Note: The below article highlights the news that came from yesterday’s MRT Waiver Amendment Stakeholder Update meeting, presented by […]

NYARPS and MRLC Members: Attached is the PowerPoint from the OMH/DOH jointly run webinar on the Readjudication Process for OMH […]

NYAPRS Note: OMH’s Medical Director Dr. Lloyd Sederer regularly hosts a monthy videocast for OMH physicians and other state and […]

NYAPRS Note: This article boldly calls for greater attention to the mental health needs of persons practicing organized religion. Moore […]

Mental Health Parity Rule Clarifies Standards for Treatment Limits, Coverage of Intermediate Care Kaiser Health News; Michelle Andrews, 12/3/13 The […]

Mental Health: A Balancing Act — Grieving during the holiday season Las Cruces Sun-News; Satya P. Rao, 12/01/2013   Experiencing […]

New York State Association of Counties’ Standing Committee on  Public Health and Mental Health Calls for ‘Strategic Investment in Community […]

NYAPRS Note: As we travel around the state to address our community at regional forums, we notice common themes and […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the Southern Tier, We have been travelling around the state to bring you the latest […]

Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Announces Increased Outreach to Veterans 11/12/13 New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) […]

Immune System May Play Crucial Role in Mental Health USA Today; Karen Weintraub, 12/1/2013   Considering inflammation has helped neuroscientists […]

Dinesh Bhugra: Psychiatry Needs a Broader Focus The first gay president of the World Psychiatric Association wants a radical rethink […]

NYAPRS Note: For the last MRLC of 2013, let’s step back from all the changes that are happening around us […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the Central Region,   We have been travelling around the state to bring you the […]

  iNAPS International Association of Peer Supporters Reminder: Save the Date Webinar 8: Recovery Relationships The Art of Creating and […]

Thank you to all who attended our 4th Annual PROS Implementation Academy! We hope that you enjoyed the timely and […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is keeping a close eye on possible tax cuts in the budget this year that may put […]

NYAPRS Note: Last week we reported on the success of the Medicaid expansion and ACA on reaching out to Hispanic […]

NYAPRS Note: The below note outlines DOH’s innovation plan that could generate billions of dollars in savings from avoidable readmissions. […]

NYAPRS Note: This piece of research done in Great Britain highlights that compulsory treatment after involuntary psychiatric admission does not […]

Bassett’s Psychiatric Unit Faces ‘Shortages’ The Daily Star; Joe Mahoney, 11/23/2013 Coping with a shortage of mental health providers, Bassett […]

SENATE CONSIDERING LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD FUNDING FOR ADDICTION/MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS – TAKE ACTION NOW!!   When the U.S. […]

NYAPRS Note: Thanks to Lauren Spiro, Daniel Fisher, and Leah Harris from the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery for […]

Nearly 500 City Cabs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, says Attorney General Eric Schneiderman  NEW YORK DAILY NEWS; Pete […]

Ghana Inaugurates Mental Health Board Ghana Business News; GNA, November 20, 2013   The Mental Health Board was inaugurated on […]

NYAPRS Note: The following letter was sent by the New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) to Governor Cuomo and […]

Correction: This morning, I sent out an article about an upcoming Mental Health First Aid Course in Rochester, and incorrectly […]

NYAPRS Note: This article advertises an ECPR course designed in Rochester for first responders and other community members. It is […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the North Country,   We have been traveling around the state to bring you the latest news […]

Obamacare Will Improve Mental Health Care For Hispanics                         […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS would like to warmly welcome Dr. Ann Sullivan in her new role as OMH Commissioner. Starting this […]

  November National Council Live Webinars Care Coordination in Action: Sharing Behavioral Health Patient Information Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2 […]

Most Teen Psychiatric Disorders Go Untreated Less than half of teenagers with mental health problems receive any sort of treatment […]

NYAPRS Note: This excerpt from a recent ProPublica study (full article linked at bottom of page) highlights the prescribing disparities […]

NYAPRS Note: NYS Senator Tom Libous has introduced legislation that would delay state plans to downsize, close and/or consolidate OMH […]

Ex-Patients Police Mexico’s Mental Health System Karla Zabludovsky, October 21, 2013   MEXICO CITY — On a recent morning, a […]

Rikers Island Jail Criticized for Keeping Mentally Ill Inmates in Solitary   Mentally ill inmates in New York City’s most […]

Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller By Barry Meier, November 15, 2013   Addiction experts protested loudly when the Food and Drug […]

New Rules Considered for Ambulatory Care Sites November 18, 2013   The proliferation of care outside of an inpatient setting […]

NYAPRS Note: This blog post comes from Duncan, a community member in NY who has found blogging and writing as […]

Recovery to Practice HIGHLIGHTS NOV 14 2013 Volume 4, Issue 18 Materials are now available for “Peer Practice and Context—Developing […]

NYAPRS Note: This incident, and the other mentioned herein regarding the 19-year-old Iowa man killed by police officers this week, […]

Reform Update: White House Move to Limit Insurance Cancellations May Backfire By Paul Demko, November 14, 2013 Seeking to defuse a […]

ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences — and Problems for a LifetimeBy Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; 11/13/2013 The Born This Way Foundation […]

NYAPRS Note: This report highlights the need for better integration of mental health strategies to alleviate trauma and poverty and […]

ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences — and Problems for a Lifetime By Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; 11/13/2013   The Born This Way […]

NYAPRS Note: This report highlights the need for better integration of mental health strategies to alleviate trauma and poverty and […]

Community Assessment for Brooklyn, Interfaith to Require Mediation Crain’s Health Pulse, November 14, 2013   The various parties who will […]

Your Daily News Guide to Medicare Part II: Open enrollment ends Dec. 7  Seniors need to make their choices about […]

NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS has long been an advocate for “provider prevails” rules that insist that treatment professionals have discretion in […]

Parity Expands Veterans’ Behavioral Health Access By Jeannie Campbell, Executive Vice President, National Council for Behavioral Health   Nov 11, […]

There is only one week left to register for the 4th Annual PROS Implementation Academy! See the complete program below […]

NYAPRS Note: After 13 years of providing outstanding, transformative support to recovery movements and systems across New York State and […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in New York,   We have been travelling around the state to bring you the latest […]

Veterans’ access to mental health services needs fixing By Ret. Lt. Col. Steve Brozak, CNN Money, November 11, 2013   […]

Friday, November 15, 2 p.m. EST View this email in your browser The Effects of Trauma on Healthcare Utilization FREE […]

NYAPRS Note: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]

New Rule Requires Equal Treatment For Mental Illness By Kelly Kennedy and Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY  November 8, 2013 Friday’s […]

Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation invites you to attend a webinar onMonday, December 16, 2013 at 3:00 – 4:30 […]

ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF ONTRACKNY @ MHA The Mental Health Association of Westchester is happy to announce the launch of […]

ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF ONTRACKNY @ MHA   The Mental Health Association of Westchester is happy to announce the launch […]

Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation invites you to attend a webinar on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 3:00 – […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in the Western Region,   Please join us on Tuesday, 11/19 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional […]

NYAPRS Note: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]

A Third Strike Against Big Pharma Lloyd I. Sederer, MD; HuffPost Healthy Living Blog; 11/05/2013, 1:56 pm   The U.S. […]

Dear Friends of Recovery in New York City,   Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, 11/7 for the NYAPRS Fall Regional […]

      Greetings!   BRSS TACS is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar hosted by The Western Massachusetts Training […]

NYAPRS Members: As you know first-hand, things are happening fast and furiously here in New York State as we transition […]