Congrats, Grads!

A First Job Is Like A First Date, And Other Advice For Graduation Day

A recent article from NPR that lists economists' advice about getting your first job.
New grads often feel like that first job will define the rest of their careers. First jobs are simply the first position you hold. If anything a job that's disliked is always a learning experience. It can be helpful to know what you do not want to do, what your limits are, and learn when you actually have a choice.
Good luck and great job new grads!

Mental Illness As A Family Matter

This is a sad account of our severely underfunded, understaffed mental health system. People and families suffer greatly while mental illness goes unchecked. Often families do not realize what a thin safety net there is for loved ones with mental illness until it's too late. It's another reason I'm a huge fan of NAMI (National Alliance on Mentally Illness) which walks the fence well in advocating for consumers' civil rights while pushing for stronger, healthier mental health policies and laws.
For mentally ill, a search for help is often in vain

Stressed Americans without Services

Let's hear all the tips out there for stress management. I'll start -- get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. (9 is the optimal median.)
Stressed Out Americans Want Help, But Many Don't Get It from NPR

The Reflective Birthday

A very happy birthday to Carl Rogers the innovator of Client-centered Therapy!

http://psychology.about.com/od/profilesofmajorthinkers/p/bio_rogers.htm

Preferred Provider for MHN

Yes. The last few posts have been insurance related. A trend to be unchanged today. I can now bill Managed Health Network (MHN.)

I'm always glad to work with clients to bill insurance as a non-preferred provider.

Insurance Update

Additionally approved as a provider for First Choice!

Insurance Panelling

Now accepting:

Aetna
United Behavioral Health/Optima
Triwest
Crime Victims Compensation Program

As always, I'm willing to work with insurance as a non-preferred or non-paneled clinician.