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Stealing My Mother From Me: The Horrors of Conservatorship

Mad in America

S ome states call it conservatorship. Others call it guardianship. But whatever you call it, it can be deadly. I t can lead to theft, lies, deception, and the wrongful death of our loved ones by deceitful predators, all in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Consider my mother’s story. Guardianship and the legal system stole her from me. It stole her money, my money, the money designated for my disabled brother, and the house where I took care of her for years.

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New homeless housing facility under construction in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers

Construction is well underway on a new five-story building in downtown Santa Barbara that will house Sanctuary Centers’ newest development. The $30 million project at 115 W. Anapamu St. will provide 34 units of handicap-accessible permanent housing and 4,500 square feet of on-site medical, dental, and mental health services. The project was made possible by state, county, and federal funds in addition to donations.

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Doctors in Distress CEO’s 5K Every Day Challenge

Doctors In Distress Blog

Since Doctors in Distress started its annual 5K in May fundraiser four years ago, I made a promise to walk 5K every day of that month. Walking is one of my passions- its how I relax, keep fit and manage pain, however as a busy chief executive, with plenty of meetings and travelling to fit in, it is a time-consuming hobby. When I was a teenager, suggesting a walk to me was almost like swearing and I was very good at avoiding it, but now, walking has become a vital part of my life.

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How to Reduce Healthcare Turnover

PsychStaffing Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic took a serious toll on healthcare workers, leading many to abandon the industry entirely. But even with the worst of the crisis behind us, healthcare turnover rates have remained alarmingly high. If your facility continually has to hire nurse practitioners, doctors and other healthcare professionals to keep up with the so-called Great Resignation, PsychStaffing can help.

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Don’t Call Me a Therapist

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Mad in Norway. The author, Erik Rudi, voluntarily relinquishes the authority of being a “psychologist” and “healthcare professional.” I n no way would I be offended or angry if you use the term therapist for me. I just think that it is your expression of a misunderstood, imprecise and outdated definition of what mental health work entails.

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Physician Burnout by Specialty & Other Physician Mental Health Statistics 

Psychiatry Advisor

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians continue to experience burnout at alarmingly high rates. Because physician burnout is more common in certain specialties, it is crucial to identify trends and offer help to those at higher risk. The post Physician Burnout by Specialty & Other Physician Mental Health Statistics appeared first on Psychiatry Advisor.

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Work-Life Balance for the Win: Strategies for Managing Mental Wellbeing at Work

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

What is Work-Life Balance? Is It Important? 15 Tips to Create a Healthy Work-Life Balance 1. Make your well-being a priority 2. Planning Create a Daily to Do List 3. Manage Your Commotion 4. Learn to Say No 5. Have a Tech-Free Lunch Break (20 minutes) 6.

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Losing You by Alshaad Kara

Mad in America

If destiny had a choice, Sufferings would not be chosen Yet the pain is a consistent Dream that refuses to elope With the night. Strength comes from weakness Blossoming as a laceration Which never heals Despite being wounded. The central nature of life Embodies silence In its concealing voice. Thoughts are burnt With a forgetful tone Unable to challenge The intrinsic love Brought forward.

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Why Are They Drugging The Students?

Psychiatric News

Monday May 27th, 2024 From Zero Hedge by Jeffrey A. Tucker The last few years have blown wide open a scandal that has long existed but is not that well known aside from specialists. The problem is the collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, government regulators, and the medical industry. The problem is so vast that it is hardly describable in a short article.

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Center for Workforce Solutions: Crosswalk of National Behavioral Health Workforce Recommendations

College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL)

The Center for Workforce Solutions , a partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Health Management Associates, and The College for Behavioral Health Leadership, compiled more than 400 recommendations from published reports by federal and state policymakers, national associations, foundations and other partners and stakeholders to serve as an actionable roadmap for addressing the behavioral health workforce crisis.

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Masterclass with Roland Bal

Roland Bal - Resolving Trauma and PTSD

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Masterclass with Roland Bal appeared first on Roland Bal | Resolving Trauma and PTSD.

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