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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Certification Commission Announcement

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Certification Commission has authorized a routine maintenance and quality assurance process for the CPRP examination. In compliance with the Test Standards and best practices, a review is done periodically to confirm the reliability and validity of the test.

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Launches Modernized Course for Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Exam

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is proud to announce the launch of an updated and modernized course designed to prepare individuals for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) exam. This initiative reflects PRA's commitment to advancing the standards and capabilities of professionals in psychiatric rehabilitation.

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Mental Health Jobs Will Grow 3 Times the Rate of All US Jobs Over the Next Decade

As the demand for mental health care grows across the United States, so will an expected demand for service providers. Employment growth in the mental health field — for psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, psychiatric aides and social workers — is expected to be triple the projection for a typical U.S. job, according to a CNN analysis of new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In Connecticut, a Balancing Act Between Inpatient Beds And Safety Concerns

From 2020 to 2022, state officials repeatedly froze admissions to a children's psychiatric center in Hamden, Connecticut, following repeated reports of abuse and turmoil at the facility, including allegations of staff members kicking and spitting on a child who was under their care.

Court Weighing Takeover of Mental Health Care in California Prisons

A federal judge overseeing a settlement meant to improve psychiatric care in California state prisons is poised to do the one thing she's tried hardest to avoid: wrest control of prison mental health from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Travis County, Texas's First-Ever Youth Mental Health Crisis Center Opens in Mueller

The words "grow through what you go through" accompany brightly painted plants and rainbows on the walls of Integral Care's new youth crisis mental health center, offering a space for teens across the county to decompress while in the throes of mental health challenges or unsafe living environments.

Researchers And Scientists Will Convene in Philadelphia To Explore the Future of Psychedelic Research

Researchers and scientists from all around the world will convene in Philadelphia next month to talk about one thing: psychedelics. Psychedelic substances like peyote, psilocybin and related plants and fungi have been used in cultural and medicinal ways for thousands of years.

New Playbook Addresses Shortage of Mental And Behavioral Health Workers in Indiana

A collaborative project aims to combat untreated mental illness in Indiana by identifying opportunities and recommendations to strengthen the state's pipeline of licensed mental and behavioral health professionals.

Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm's Unsecured Database

Thousands of people's highly sensitive health details, including audio and video of therapy sessions, were openly accessible on the internet, new research has revealed. The cache of information, associated with a U.S. health care firm, included more than 120,000 files and more than 1.7 million activity logs.

'I Don't Want To Die': Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer's Ghost Network

Early one morning in February 2023, before the sun rose over Phoenix, Ravi Coutinho went on a walk and, for a brief moment, thought about hurling his body in front of a moving bus. He had been feeling increasingly alone and depressed; anxious and unlovable; no longer sure if he was built for this world.

Predicting Anxiety Treatment Outcome in Community Mental Health Services Using Linked Health Administrative Data

Anxiety disorders is ranked as the most common class of mental illness disorders globally, affecting hundreds of millions of people and significantly impacting daily life. Developing reliable predictive models for anxiety treatment outcomes holds immense potential to help guide the development of personalised care, optimise resource allocation and improve patient outcomes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Enhances Brain Circuits To Relieve Depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts and behaviors lead to lasting changes in the brain?

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