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Suicide Prevention Social Media with Dr. April Foreman: spsmchat.com Apr 17, 2017

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As she's already heard, April is a breath of fresh air. We met by chance at The National Council for Behavioral Health and immediately set up a live interview. Now MHNR Network is doing all we can to further her message with www.spsmchat.com. Doc Foreman has her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She enjoys working in rural settings, and finds that the picture in her office of her grandmother holding up an enormous catfish can often mean more to her clients than the degrees hanging on the opposite wall. She believes that using information technology and social media resources can bring state of the art mental health care to her rural clients. She has experience using a system of phone texting to help clients chart their daily mood and share them with a treatment team and trusted circle of friends and family. She also uses social media platforms like Twitter to connect with innovators and thought leaders in healthcare across the world, and uses her website to curate compelling Twitter chats on issues about which she is passionate. Her work in this area has been featured in the ARHQ Innovations Exchange.
Currently, Doc Foreman is serving Veterans as a Suicide Prevention Coordinator in Baton Rouge. She enjoys using her clinical skill, and talent for practical problem-solving to prevent suicide in US Veterans, who have *twice* the risk of dying by suicide as the general public.
www.docforeman.com
www.spsmchat.com
www.thenationalcouncil.org
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Empowering Mental Health With Data: CEO Glen Coppersmith, PhD of Qntfy Apr 12, 2017

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Glen Coppersmith, PhD is the founder and CEO of Qntfy (pronounced “quantify”), a software company that combines capabilities rarely found under one roof: data science to construct research hypotheses, automated data collection from non-traditional and traditional sources, and the ability to build complex data-driven systems. We translate data science and machine learning into practical, patient centered solutions. He is also an independent consultant on a range of data science related work, including various DARPA data science programs and some engagements with my friends at The Data Guild.
We met Glen at the 2017 National Council for Behavioral Health conference held in Seattle.
www.qntfy.com
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The Fix Film: A Story of Drug Addiction Gets For Real with Becca Braren Apr 11, 2017

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Becca Braren's brother died of a drug overdose in 2012. In the aftermath of his death she decided she had to do something to better understand and help prevent this senseless loss of life. The result is a feature documentary focusing on alternative modalities in addiction prevention and recovery. She introduces global experts and an award-winning team of filmmakers, who are all donating their time. Her production partner, Kristen Murtha, just debuted her most recent film BANDAID at Sundance three weeks ago. It is featured here at the top of Rolling Stone's most anticipated movies of Sundance. (Rolling Stone Article)
Their goal is to unite the nation in a battle against the suffering that causes addiction and end the battle against individuals who suffer. In our film, we share how other nations have done this. Together we can turn this crisis around.
www.thefixfilm.com
www.vandiverproductions.com
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Deconstructing Stigma: No Shame On U Founder Miriam Ament Apr 11, 2017

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No Shame On U Founder and President, Miriam Ament, has a B.A. in American History from Barnard College, Columbia University and an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She was also a recipient of the JCC PresenTense Chicago 2014 Fellowship and, in 2016, earned her Certificate in Leadership from Northwestern University and Spertus. In addition, Miriam is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Miriam is also a member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Faith Communities Task Force. Over thirteen years ago, Miriam was hospitalized three times for depression and encountered stigma and isolation from many friends and family members who didn't have the emotional tools and practical knowledge base to deal with the illness. Miriam is dedicated to utilizing her life experiences in order to normalize the mental health conversation and end the stigma. She lives in Chicago with her husband, musician David Forman.
Miriam was a part of McLean Hospital's initiative www.deconstructingstigma.com.
www.noshameonu.com
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Deconstructing Stigma: Jamie Lenis on Managing Depression and Motherhood Apr 10, 2017

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Jamie is one of the incredible partipants on an initiative created by McLean Hospital called Deconstructing Stigma. Our podcast platform has agreed to help spread the word about this incredible program. Jamie was one of our first guests on the podcast and her story is so raw, honest, funny, and exactly what millions of people deal with every day, including our host Kristin Walker.
Join us for what was an joyful yet painful conversation about both of their triumphs, struggles, and the on-going work it takes to stay on the path to mental well being.
www.deconstructingstigma.com
Read more the story around the intiative in the Boston Globe HERE.
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Beyond Silence: Be Vocal and Speak Up For Mental Health Apr 06, 2017

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Jeff Fink of www.gofetchwellness.com (Often guest on our show, co-host, and soon to be podcaster on our network) along with Lloyd Hale of www.ride4spmi.org were 2 of three people filmed for the documentary Beyond Silence. The film was just showcased at this years National Council for Behavioral Health conference in Seattle, NatCon2017. They sit down for a chat about the experience of participating in the documentary that is sweeping the globe. Earl, Jeff's service dog, joined in for some interesting chats around going public with your mental health story and how to take care of yourself when you are not used to being in such a spotlight.
www.bevocalspeakup.com
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Is HIPAA Compliancy in Behavioral Health Boring? Not On Our Show! Apr 05, 2017

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HIPAA, HITECH, Omnibus, PCI regulations - these are words that can strike fear into the heart of any Behavioral Health organization. They don't need to as we found after speaking with our guest today on Mental Health News Radio. We sat down with Marc Haskelson, the President and CEO of Compliancy Group, to find out how easy compliance can be.
Read the full article HERE.
What is the difference between HIPAA and Meaningful Use (MU) ?
Do I have to attest for Meaningful Use? What If I don’t attest?
Who is considered a Vendor or a Business Associate?
I am now accepting Medicare, does that put me at a higher risk for an audit just like everyone else?
If I completed a Risk Assessment last year, do I have to do it again this year?
Is there an insurance policy available that helps an entity with HIPAA fines?
What triggers an audit? How do they know that they should audit you?
Has your software solution ever been involved where an actual audit was being done by either CMS or OCR?
If an EHR vendor or billing agency, as an example, are not following HIPAA compliance where can one go to report these actions?
www.compliancygroup.com
www.thenationalcouncil.org
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The Power of Horses and Healing with CheckPoint One Apr 05, 2017

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For our heroes and their families
?The services that our armed forces and first responders provide to all Americans are too numerous to mention. The sacrifices their families make are equally as important.
The honor of being able to provide these services and activites is the least we can do for all of them.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard - Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired, Veteran and their families.
First Responders, EMT, Trauma Doctors/Nurses and Mental Health Professionals, Firemen and Women, Policemen and Women and their families
Checkpoint One is a non-profit organization that provides, at no cost the following for our community's First Responders (including ER Doctors/Nurses/Mental Health Professionals) and our nations active Military & Veterans AND all their immediate families and caregivers :
- Equine assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA MODEL) & Equine Assisted Learning (including TEAM BUILDING & personal growth with a focus on PTSD/Trauma/Compassion Fatigue)
- Restorative, gentle, yin, and Nidra Yoga
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- Meditation
- Many nature/outdoor infused stress management resources (nature trails, fishing, gardening)
www.checkpointone.org
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The Importance of Genetic Testing in Behavioral Health with Dr. Dave Vigerust Mar 29, 2017

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Dave Vigerust, Ph.D. is the Chief Science Officer of MyGenetx. Dr. Vigerust is a strategic scientist, consultant, teacher, and inventor, particularly in the areas of infectious disease, oncology, genetics, pharmacogenetics (PGx) and immunology. Dr. Vigerust earned his BS degree from the University of Texas at El Paso in Biology and Chemistry, a MS degree in Immunology and Microbiology from Texas Tech University and his Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed postdoctoral fellowships in infectious disease first at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and second at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics. After completing his fellowships in 2009, he joined the faculty of Vanderbilt School of Medicine in the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology and was concurrently a Health Research Scientist for the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Vigerust currently maintains an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Neurological Surgery and is Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy. In 2014 he joined MyGenetx Clinical Laboratory as the Chief Scientific Officer and directs the scientific and educational missions of the lab.
Dr. Vigerust’s academic and research interests focus around areas of precision medicine in cardiology, behavioral medicine, infectious disease, traumatic brain injury, neuro-oncology, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration. Dr. Vigerust has been widely published, including in 2016, studies in Clinical Diabetes, Future Cardiology, Future Neurology and Postgraduate Medical Journal. Dr. Vigerust was a speaker at 2016 TEDxNashville on the topic of Precision Medicine.
www.mygenetx.com
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A Naked Thinking Approach To Motivating Yourself and Others Mar 28, 2017

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For more than twenty-five years, Phil D’Agostino, a licensed therapist, life coach, and personal-development specialist, has spoken to thousands of individuals about what makes them miserable and stops them from achieving their greatest life goals. Almost always, it boils down to a single fact: they know what to do and even how to do what it takes to be happier or more effective, but their own emotions stop them in their tracks.
In Naked Thinking, D’Agostino explains his concept of thinking critically without the wet blanket of emotions stifling you. He outlines practical techniques that will energize your soul, help you take greater control of how you feel, and find the power and will within yourself to live a life by design and without regrets. He includes specific strategies for:
•improving the way you think;
•taking greater control of your emotional control panel;
•making the most of your life and all its vagaries;
•improving your relationships with your loved ones, children, boss, customers;
•focusing the power or your mind and what you already know to make great decisions that really work;
•becoming more self-confident to speak to groups and present your ideas to management and others; and
•taking greater control over your depression or anxiety disorder and just be happier.
Through real-life examples, Naked Thinking illustrates how to tame your emotions so you can focus your abilities and become more effective in decision-making and implementation, find the power within yourself, and become the master of your own life plan. Visit www.NakedThinking.Com.
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