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POST TRAUMATIC SLAVERY DISORDER
Dr. Omar Reid, Sekou Mims, and Larry Higginbottom are co-authors of a collective work entitled Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder. Our primary reason for writing this book was to begin the process of bringing about a psychological healing through discussion, training and teaching. This book was designed to create a new lens for our peers, client's, educators and youth workers to assess and counsel self-destructive behaviors.
“These counselors are hoping their theories will help others improve their lives!”
Steve Daniels, ABC News
D.R.A.
Dual Recovery Anonymous
This is a 12-Step Group open to individuals who struggle with addictions and a mental illness.This is a self-supporting , self-help support group that meets weekly at the Lighthouse, 1401 State St., Springfield, MA 01109
New Beginnings Step Group: Tu 12:30 – 1:30
Open Discussion Group: Fri 12:30 – 1:30
For further information call: 413-736-8974
Co-Occurring Disorders
People with co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, have both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. These people require an integrated treatment plan that targets both illnesses at once. Mental illness can be classified as anything from minor cases of depression to severe impairments such as schizophrenia and PTSD. Of the 23 million Americans struggling with addiction, nearly 14 million also suffer from some form of mental illness, either stemming from or leading to substance abuse. >Learn More
Group For Families/Friends of People with Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues
Clinicians from the hospital offer a free open discussion group exploring topics such as:
Depression: What is it?
Bipolar Disorder
Alcoholism and addiction
Panic attacks and anxiety disorders
Schizophrenia and other psychiatric symptoms
Is mental illness hereditary
12-Step Group (AA/NA)
What comes after hospitalization?
Every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the East Wing Conference Room (2nd floor)
Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
American Parkinson's Disease Association - Massachusetts Chapter
Holyoke Medical Center
The Garden ? A Center for Grieving Children and Teens is a non-profit agency providing bereavement support to young people and their families, a place to talk about loss and help parents and guardians learn how to help their children through their grief.
Their mission is to create the world’s best mental health and wellness programming, free to view, free to share and commercial free, for anyone with an internet connection. MHC has already been seen in 140 countries.
Incorporated in 1878, MSPCC serves children and families across Massachusetts with a range of services designed to respond to the individual needs of infants, children, adolescents and their families. In addition, MSPCC has long been a voice for children and families, advocating for laws on their behalf. MSPCC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Through facilitated support groups Rick’s Place offers grieving young people and their families a place to remember their loved ones and to avoid the sense of isolation that such a loss can produce.
Rick's Place, Inc.
35 Post Office Park Suite 3514 | Wilbraham, MA 01095
Phone: 413-348-3120 | Email: info@ricksplacema.org
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is a national program designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for eligible adults and children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.
CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES
BU Cognitive Remediation and Exercise and Cognitive Training Study
for Individuals with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness
Researchers at Boston University are conducting a study examining exercise and cognitive remediation for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
This Study Involves:
- 10 Weeks of cognitive remediation training
- Random assignment to an exercise section or non-exercise section of the study
- Cognitive Assessment
- Five blood tests
- Compensation for participants up to $265
For more information contact The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 940 Commonwealth Avenue West, Boston MA. 617-353-3549 or psyrehab@bu.edu
RESEARCH STUDIES
Orbit: Read More
Bi Polar II Decision Aid: Read More
Leapcure: Read More
Yale Free Research Talk Therapy for Bipolar Disorder:
Contact:
Bernadette Lecza, MS phone: (203) 737-2868 bernadette.lecza@yale.edu
Erin Carrubba, LPC phone: (203) 737-2507 erin.carrubba@yale.edu
Yale MRI Study of Bipolar Disorder for Ages 40-79
Contact:
Sue Quatrano phone: (203) 785-7875 susan.quatrano@yale.edu
401, 402, and 404-Global Studies
Contact: itciclinicaltrials@intracellulartherapies.com
UCSD Bipolar, Inflamation and Aging (Smartphone) Study: Read More
Adolescents with Depresion and/or Anxiety and a parent or sibling with Bipolar Disorder
Contact: Kaitlyn Bruns: kaitlyn.bruns@uc.edu
Important and valuable clinical research is happening in Massachusetts. Local clinical research studies are looking for eligible participants; children, adolescents and adults are needed.
Click here to see what clinical research studies are being conducted.
Click here to read a guide to learn more about participating in a mental health clinical research study.
