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Top Ten Things Physicians and the Public Should Know about Addiction; Resources Developed by Medical Associations Released Today

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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The APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.

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  • The APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
  • Family physicians conduct approximately one in five office visits -- that’s 192 million visits annually or 48 percent more than the next most visited medical specialty.
  • Today, family physicians provide more care for America’s underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
  • ASAM, founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 7,000 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine.

Acadia Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA as Independent Director

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that Dr. Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective October 26, 2023.

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  • Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that Dr. Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective October 26, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026253607/en/
    Acadia Healthcare welcomes Dr. Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA as Independent Director (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Harris is board-certified in psychiatry and has diverse experience as a private practicing physician, public health director and patient advocate.
  • Currently, Dr. Harris continues in private practice and is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of eMed Digital Healthcare, a digital healthcare company she co-founded in 2020.
  • I am excited to be part of Acadia’s growth and the quality care it provides,” said Dr. Harris.

Englewood Health Appoints Two New Physician Leaders to Roles in Behavioral Health and Health Equity

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Englewood Health has appointed two new physician leaders to oversee behavioral health and health equity.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Englewood Health has appointed two new physician leaders to oversee behavioral health and health equity.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Spariosu as director of behavioral health," says Hillary Cohen, MD, senior vice president for medical affairs at Englewood Health.
  • Under her leadership, Englewood Health will build on its success and further meet the behavioral health needs of our communities."
  • Under her guidance, Englewood Health will implement targeted interventions designed to improve health outcomes and health equity for our communities."

CAP Supports Discontinuing Term “Excited Delirium” as Cause of Death

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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“Excited delirium” is not a medical diagnosis and should no longer be used as a cause of death.

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  • “Excited delirium” is not a medical diagnosis and should no longer be used as a cause of death.
  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP) supports this recent position issued by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
  • “Instead, NAME endorses—and CAP supports—that the death certificate list the underlying cause of death, natural or unnatural (to include trauma),” said Dr. Aurelius.
  • “If possible, the underlying cause should be determined and used for death certification.”

New APA Poll: Most Americans Believe They’d Know How to Get Help for a Loved One Living with Addiction; Define Recovery as “Being Able to Function Better in Life”

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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“The public's recommendations for treatment indicate a level of familiarity with certain methods of recovery – mutual help groups, Alcoholics Anonymous for example, or rehab – which are well-known in popular culture.

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  • “The public's recommendations for treatment indicate a level of familiarity with certain methods of recovery – mutual help groups, Alcoholics Anonymous for example, or rehab – which are well-known in popular culture.
  • Younger adults were also more likely than adults 65 and older to say they would initiate a conversation with someone who’s struggling with addiction.
  • Who Do Americans Reach Out to For Addiction Help?
  • When asked who among a list of options they’d reach out to for help with a family or friend with addiction:
    53% of Americans said a doctor.

Eating Disorder Treatment Expert, Margherita Mascolo, MD, CEDS-S, Joins Inner Haven Wellness as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inner Haven Wellness announces the appointment of Margherita Mascolo, MD, CEDS-S as Chief Medical Officer. With a history of dedicated healthcare leadership and clinical expertise, Dr. Mascolo will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization delivers industry-leading treatment and achieves excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Mascolo has built eating disorder treatment programs at every level of care and she is known for her commitment to delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and cutting-edge care.

Key Points: 
  • She will leverage her 15 years of leadership experience in the eating disorder treatment field to ensure Inner Haven Wellness delivers industry-leading and evidence-based clinical care.
  • MADISON, Wis., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inner Haven Wellness announces the appointment of Margherita Mascolo, MD, CEDS-S as Chief Medical Officer.
  • Prior to Inner Haven Wellness, Dr. Mascolo was the Chief Medical Officer at a national multi-state eating disorder treatment company leading the medical care and medical operations at residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and virtual programs.
  • In her role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mascolo will enhance Inner Haven Wellness' treatment plan by establishing medical standards, overseeing medical care, leading medical operations, and training clinical team members in evidence-based care for treating patients with eating disorders and comorbidities.

APA Foundation Encourages Action with First Major Mental Health Public Awareness Initiative

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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As the country faces an ongoing mental health crisis, APAF is shifting the conversation to ensure that people prioritize their mental well-being on par with their physical well-being.

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  • As the country faces an ongoing mental health crisis, APAF is shifting the conversation to ensure that people prioritize their mental well-being on par with their physical well-being.
  • The campaign – Mental Health Care Works – is a comprehensive initiative now in market that raises awareness around the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders, showcases the efficacy of seeking help, and encourages individuals to start conversations and take action.
  • “Our team at APAF and the APA member community understand that mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, but few treat it as such.
  • There is no health without good mental health, and no mental health without good physical health.”
    For more information about the Mental Health Care Works campaign, please visit mentalhealthcareworks.org .

Silver Hill Hospital Names Dr. Mark J. Russ as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Silver Hill Hospital , one of the nation’s premier psychiatric hospitals, has named Dr. Mark J. Russ , as Chief Medical Officer to oversee clinical operations of its inpatient, transitional living (residential), and outpatient programs.

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  • Silver Hill Hospital , one of the nation’s premier psychiatric hospitals, has named Dr. Mark J. Russ , as Chief Medical Officer to oversee clinical operations of its inpatient, transitional living (residential), and outpatient programs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725458122/en/
    Dr. Mark J. Russ, Chief Medical Officer at Silver Hill Hospital (Photo: Business Wire)
    Russ has deep experience in the psychiatric care of complex patients as well as in hospital administration.
  • He joins Silver Hill Hospital from New York-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health, where he served as Vice Chair for Clinical Programs and Medical Director for the past eight years.
  • Russ has an extensive background and reputation for driving innovation, facilitating growth, and improving psychiatric care,” said Andrew Gerber, M.D., Ph.D., President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital.

gammaCore (Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation; nVNS) Improves Attention and Memory in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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PTSD is an extreme mental health condition associated with changes in multiple neurophysiological systems such as inflammation and the autonomic nervous system and contributing to deficits in memory.

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  • PTSD is an extreme mental health condition associated with changes in multiple neurophysiological systems such as inflammation and the autonomic nervous system and contributing to deficits in memory.
  • Many patients have limited or no response to currently available treatments for PTSD symptoms and associated cognitive dysfunction.
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) has been shown in preliminary studies to enhance function when paired with cognitive and motor tasks.
  • The study concluded the active group developed better attention and recall of paragraphs encoded with stimulation as well as for working memory tasks as compared to sham.

Foundation's Gift to Harvard Medical School to Support Mental Health Education

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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The contribution will provide annual scholarships for students underrepresented in medicine with an interest in mental health care - a step in addressing the pronounced disparities in both access to and quality of mental health services across the nation.

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  • The contribution will provide annual scholarships for students underrepresented in medicine with an interest in mental health care - a step in addressing the pronounced disparities in both access to and quality of mental health services across the nation.
  • Mr. Hughes and Dr. Holden were inspired by the work at Harvard Medical School and its commitment to make significant contributions to growing the diverse pipeline of clinicians to provide mental health care to underserved communities.
  • "We are immensely grateful to the Hughes Holden Foundation for their generous and visionary support," said Edward Hundert, Dean for Medical Education at Harvard Medical School.
  • The commitment to HMS is part of a larger initiative by the Foundation to tackle the mental health crisis in the U.S.