Mental Health & Therapy : Becoming a Counselor – In order to become a counselor, a person should graduate from college and apply for a master’s degree. Do an internship to become a mental health or social work counselor withadvice from a mental health counselor in this free video on therapy and counseling. Expert: Virginia Intelisano Bio: Virginia Intelisano is a master’s level mental health counselor who works for Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

 

Effective Mental Healthcare for All: Improving Mental Health Disparities

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With the growing diversity of the U.S. population, it is imperative that we, as mental health treatment providers, are culturally aware and competent in providing the best possible evidence-based healthcare. This post is Part 2 of 2 in which Dr …
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California Ban on Sexual-Orientation Change Therapy Upheld

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“The court finds there is no fundamental or privacy right to choose a specific mental health treatment the state has deemed harmful to minors,” Mueller said in her written ruling. “Parents can still seek SOCE or its equivalent through religious …
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Suffolk County, NY mental health agencies aid post-storm outreach, counseling

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GREAT RIVER, New York — Officials on Long Island say six mental health agencies are participating in a project that provides storm-related services. The FEMA-funded program is called Project Hope. It provides crisis counseling, outreach and education …
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