Monthly Archives: September 2016

Friday Factoids: Effective Parenting

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Susan Vaught

In a press release for the American Psychological Association, Hamilton (2015) reviewed Larzelereā€™s presentation on effective parenting.Ā  Larzelere and his research team interviewed 102 mothers who described five times they disciplined their toddlers (ages 17 months to 3 years) for … Continue reading →

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Article Review: Cannon, T. D., Yu, C., Addington, J., Bearden, C. E., Cadenhead, K. S., Cornblatt, B. A.,ā€¦Kattan, M. W. (2016). An individualized risk calculator for research in prodromal psychosis.

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  Psychosis has been described as a terrifying experience that has been associated with shame, guilt, and humiliation (National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI], 2011).Ā  As indicated by NAMI (2011) delay in assessment, identification, diagnosis, and treatment for psychosis is … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Diagnosing Early-Onset Schizophrenia

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Susan Vaught

    Early-onset Schizophrenia is defined by an onset prior to adulthood, with an onset prior to 12 years of age being rare (Vyas et al., 2011). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric … Continue reading →

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Huge Congratulations

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  WKPIC extends warmest congratulations to Dianne Rapsey-Vanburen, for taking her oath today and finishing the arduous process of becoming a United States Citizen!!   We are so happy to have you, and your ceremony flowers are beautiful.    

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Friday Factoids: Early Intervention for First Episode Psychosis

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Susan Vaught

      Interventions specific to first episode psychosis have become a significant focus in community mental health.Ā  However, programs directed at early intervention and identification are unable to impact treatment progress if clients are not engaged. In general, disengagement … Continue reading →

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Goodbye . . . And Hello!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Susan Vaught

It is with great fondness and lots of sadness that we bid farewell to this crop of minions . . . I mean, interns. Jon Torres headed home to Kansas City for a post-doctoral position at an inpatient facility, while … Continue reading →

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