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*NEW* Children's Mental Health Online E-learning Portal: A New CEU Program with a Difference
The in-service training modules, which can be accessed on-line in a self-paced format, have been developed to benefit an array of behavioral health professionals, including those who work with children having social, emotional and behavioral needs, as well as those who are in leadership, supervisory, evaluation and policy-level positions.
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FMHI Hosts Florida Department of Health's Advisory Committee on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
The committee, which met to develop an action plan for the current year, advises the Florida Department of Health's Office of Minority Affairs on matters related to health disparities.
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A Visit to Capitol Hill: Dr Lisa Brown Shares Expertise on Elder Abuse
With the sponsorship of the American Psychological Association, Brown joined other scholars on February 28th to participate in a Congressional briefing on the effects of violence and abuse. She specifically presented on the detection, reporting, and prevention of elder abuse.
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Congratulations to FMHI Faculty on Spring 2008 Recognition
Drs. Marion Becker, Laurence Branch and Paul Stiles were recently recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the USF community.
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Faculty Profile: Lawrence Schonfeld's BRITE Project Recently Profiled in News
The BRief Intervention and Treatment for Elders (BRITE) program is offered by 16 provider agencies throughout Florida to identify and serve elders with problems related to alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or illicit drug use.
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Editorial by FMHI Faculty Roger Peters in St. Petersburg Times
The editorial, "Locking up Florida's Addicts too Expensive, Ineffective," ran April 3, 2008.
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Editorial by FMHI Faculty Rick Weinberg in Tampa Tribune
As a marriage and family psychologist, Dr. Weinberg shares thoughts on therapeutic speech and barriers to solutions.
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FMHI Awarded Two Grants from the National Institute of Mental Health
Two grants have been recently awarded to the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute from the National Institute of Mental Health, the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
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Dr. Karen Berkman Selected by Governor Crist to be on New Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr. Berkman is Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities-USF, housed at FMHI.
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Community and University Define Priorities for Children and Families in Tampa Bay
More than 100 individuals representing USF researchers, community leaders, non-profit executives and concerned citizens and youth attended a Community-University Summit on Priorities (CUSP) February 6th to identify the top vital issues influencing the well-being of children and families in the Tampa Bay community.
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2008 NAMI National Conference in Orlando
The 2008 NAMI National Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida on June 13 – 16, 2008. The conference program will focus on new research and improved treatments; new social supports for employment, housing and other services needed to sustain recovery; progress in the criminal justice system, and new educational programs for family members and consumers.
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First Patent Ever Submitted by FMHI Faculty
Two psychologists, Drs. William Kearns and James Fozard of the Department of Aging and Mental Health at the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute have submitted a patent for a technology to safely guide and return a person with dementia who has wandered from their residence.
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