Monthly Archives: June 2015

Friday Factoids: New Insights Into Violence Related to Mental Illness

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Susan Vaught

    Past research indicates that mental illness is noted to be a modest risk factor for violence, with only 4% of violence in the United States attributed to individuals with mental illness”(Monahan et al., 2001 and Swanson, 1994, as … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Brittany Best!!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Susan Vaught

  WKPIC extends kudos to current intern Brittany Best for her successful dissertation defense this week. WAY TO GO!!! You’re almost across that finish line!        

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Friday Factoids: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Susan Vaught

Insomnia has a high prevalence rate, with 5% to 15% of adults meeting diagnostic criteria (Trauer, Qian, Doyle, Rajaratnam, & Cunnington, 2015).  The impact is not limited to nighttime problems; rather, it can be considered a 24-hour problem that is … Continue reading →

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The Role of a Recovery Story in Peer Support

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Susan Vaught

The sharing of one’s “Recovery Story” is the foundation upon what the rest of peer support is built.  A Recovery Story is the telling of the personal journey the Peer Support Specialist has been on in order to reach the … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Does the “H” in ADHD Really Impair Learning?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Susan Vaught

Recent models of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have challenged the notion that excess gross motor activity (hyperactivity) impedes learning with children diagnosed with ADHD.  Rather, newer models argue that excess motor activity may be compensatory.   A recent study conducted … Continue reading →

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