Become a Mental Health Counselor – Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substan…

 

School threat case highlights limits of privacy in counseling

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According to the American Mental Health Counselors Association, a handful of factors trump that right to confidentiality: suicidality, homicidality, child abuse, incompetent person abuse and elder abuse. "The protection of life, as in the case of …
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Mental health services to expand at UMW

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The University of Mary Washington is poised to improve the mental health offerings for students on campus. Previously understaffed, the school's Counseling and Psychological Services will add two staff members—one full-time counselor and one part-time …
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Landmark School counselor Amy Ballin to speak at Youth at Risk Conference

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The Youth at Risk Conference is open to the public and is designed specifically for mental health counselors, teachers, school administrators, public health professionals, religious leaders, lawyers, police officers, and juvenile court personnel. Learn …
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University of Phoenix Survey Reveals 38 Percent of Individuals Who Seek …

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PHOENIX, May 29, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A recent University of Phoenix(R) survey finds that nearly one-third (32 percent) of Americans have sought professional counseling for mental health issues. The survey also reveals that 38 percent of individuals …
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