eCast Archive

April 2018

• A New Resource for Families
• NEW Newsletter! Vocational Services: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going
• NAMI Walk for Mental Health
• 41st Annual Wellness and Recovery Summit
• Next Steps for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
• Summer Schedule for NITEO program at BU

February 2018

• BRSS TACS Communications: Voice Awards Nominations due
• The Opening Doors Program and Research Study is looking for participants!
• Save the Date for the MassPRA Annual Meeting
• NEW!! Moving Along to Employment: 30-second Training
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

December 2017

• Visit from Tipper Gore
• A New Resource for Families
• Request for Proposals for the PRA 41st Annual Wellness & Recovery Summit
• Interactive Map of U.S. Peer Specialist Certification Programs
• Pledge to Expand our College Mental Health Services
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

October 2017

• Ask Me Anything About Individual Placement and Support (IPS) with Bob Drake
• Vocational Illness Management & Recovery (VIMR)
• September Special Issue on Digital and Mobile Mental Health
• Save the Date for the next PRA Summit!
• Conference Board on our website
• New Field-Initiated Research Grant

August 2017

• Message from the Executive Director, Dr. E. Sally Rogers
• 9th World Hearing Voices Congress
• Alternatives Conference
• Innovative Technology in Community Health Care Conference
• PDF Products
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

June 2017

• Cognitive Remediation and Spotlight on the Thinking Skills for Work Program Newsletter
• PDF Products
• Special Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal on Cognitive Remediation
• National Alternatives Conference
• PRA: 40th Annual Wellness and Recovery Summit

April 2017

• The Center is looking for your input!
• Spring 2017 Book Sale
• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention
• MassPRA: Call for Workshop Proposals
• PRA: 40th Annual Wellness and Recovery Summit
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

March 2017

• Toolkit for Recovery Promoting Competencies
• Winter 2017 Book Sale!
• Job Development and Job Retention course
• Coming Soon – Stakeholder Listening Sessions
• Online Technical Assistance for Employment Service Providers
• Participants Needed for an Internet Survey
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

November 2016

• Journal issue on Peer delivered services
• Book by Center staff, Acceptance of Mental Illness
• Job Development and Job Retention course
• New Vocational Series in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Fall 2016 Book Sale!!
• Online Technical Assistance for Employment Service Providers

July 2016

• Participants Needed for an Internet Survey
• Webinar on Employment
• National Peer Support Conference & Summer Institutes
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons: Skills for Being a Friend
• Books Discounted for Books + Tests Offerings
• Online Technical Assistance for Employment Service Providers
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

April 2016

• New Vocational Series in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention for Persons in Recovery
• Online Technical Assistance Response for Employment Service Providers
• Recovery Workforce Summit, Boston May 22-25
• 50% off on the following books from BU’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

February 2016

• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention for Persons in Recovery
• Boston University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
• PRA Conference is coming to Boston May 22-25
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons: Getting Along with Others
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities

December 2015

• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention for Persons in Recovery
• Survey of Employment Service Technical Assistance Needs
• LinkedIn Group: Employing People with Psychiatric Disabilities
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons for Getting Along with Others

October 2015

• Boston University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention for Persons in Recovery
• Individuals Needed for an Anonymous Survey
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Special Issue

August 2015

• Workshop Series: Promoting Successful Employment for Persons in Recovery
• Study on Vocational Recovery Competencies
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons: Skills for Socializing
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Special Issue on Self-Stigma and Mental Illness

July 2015

• Career Paths for Individuals with Lived Experience: Barriers and Strategies
• Fall workshops on Promoting Employment
• Research Study about how diverse adults with psychiatric conditions view work
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons: Skills for Socializing
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Special Issue on Self-Stigma and Mental Illness

May 2015

• “Ask Me Anything” Employment Series
• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention for Persons in Recovery
• New Self-Directed Skill Lessons!  Skills for Working with Supervisors/Teachers
• Niteo Program
• Recovery Products

February 2015

• “Ask Me Anything” Employment Series
• NEW! Self-Directed Skill Lessons: Skills for Working Together
• Attention Family Members: We Need Your Help!
• Wellness and Resilience Program for College Students

December 2014

• “Ask Me Anything” Employment Series
• Online course on Job Development and Job Retention for Persons in Recovery
• NEW! Self-Directed Skill Lessons: Skills for Working Together
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Special Issue: Parents With Psychiatric Disabilities
• December Webinar Series on Employment

October 2014

• December Webinar Series on Employment
• Self-Directed Skill Lessons
• Center Receives Research and Training Center Grant
• Wellness and Resilience Program for College Students

August 2014

• New Program for College Students at the BU CPR
• New! Self-Directed Skill Lessons
• Inside the Special Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
• Free Webinar info

June 2014

• 2014 Information Usage Survey
• Repository of Employment and Vocational Recovery Resources
• 50% off Book Promotions
• Publications by Center Staff

April 2014

• CPR News and Activity
• Publications
• Internet Resources
• Repository

March 2014

• Spring Workshops
• Internet Resources
• Seminars
• Repository

January 2014

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Our Partners
• Internet Resources
• The Conference Board

November 2013 – Webinar Edition

• Webinar
• PhotoVoice at State House
• Our Partners
• Resources

November 2013

• CPR News & Recent Activity
• Internet Resources
• Recovery Coaching & Three Elements of Instructional Design
• Repository of Employment & Vocational Recovery Resources

October 2013

• CPR News
• Internet Resources
• PhotoVoice Exhibit
• Recent Publications
• Recovery in the News

September 2013

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Internet Resources
• Publications
• Our Partners
• Employment Repository

July 2013 – Special Announcement

• New Distance Learning Course

July 2013

• Online Education
• Internet Resources
• Publications
• Our Partners

June 2013

• Special Webinar Announcements
• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Employment Repository
• Internet Resources

May 2013 – Webinar Edition

• Professional Development Program
• Upcoming Webinars
• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Employment Repository

May 2013

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Our Partners
• Publications
• Depression & Anxiety are Persistent Problems at Universities
• Internet Resources

March 2013

• Publications
• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Seminar Series
• Call for Papers
• In the News
• Resources

February 2013

• Publications
• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Our Partners
• Internet Resources
• Conference Board Update

January 2013

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Working for the Underdog
• Seminar Series
• New Course and Software in Development
• Internet Resources

December Special Edition 2012

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Internet Resources

December 2012

• Global Leadership Institute
• Publications
• Call for Papers: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

November 2012

• Upcoming Training
• Call for Articles
• Our Partners

October 2012

• Internet Special
• Seminar in Worcester, MA
• Internet Resources

September 2012

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Internet Resources
• Visit Us Online

August 2012

• Recovery in the News
• Internet Resources
• Recent Publications

July 2012

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• Our Partners
• CPR now on YouTube

June 2012

• CPR News and Recent Activity
• New Program helps reduce Stigma of Getting Care
• PVR Updates

May 2012

• Upcoming workshops
• Recently Published
• Can’t come to Boston?

April 2012

• New Website on Human Resilience
• Limited Time Offers from the Publications Division
• Stress Management Can Be Taught Online
• Congratulations to Maria Restrepo-Toro

March 2012

• Presentation to be made on PhotoVoice
• Self-Determination
• Panel on Love
• Self-Determination

February 2012

• Video Now Available
• Opportunity for Peer-Run Organization
• PRJ Special Issue on Young Adults

January 2012

• Anti-Stigma Service Learning Project for Students
• Recovery Workbooks Promotion!!
• Recruiting Participants

December 2011

• CPR Training Director to speak at conference
• New Employment Support Workshops in Canada
• NEW Online Seminar

November 2011

• Kim T. Mueser, Ph.D. is now Executive Director of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• British Ministry of Defense launches campaign to promote awareness of the mental health injuries of war
• New Health Resource from UIC

October 2011

• Fact Sheet: Serving Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
• Workshops available in Toronto
• NEW! Self-Directed Psychiatric Rehabilitation Activities

September 2011

• Kim T. Mueser, Ph.D. appointed to the position of Executive Director of CPR
• Fall workshops programs announced
• BU CPR gets visitors from Italy
• William Anthony, Ph.D. elected to “Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health” Care board

August 2011

• William Anthony, Ph.D. announces retirement
• How you can participate in a Research Study
• What’s New on DRRK?
• CPR Staff Publication

July 2011

• New CPR Staff News
• Revealing Secrets Can Help Students
• The Italians are Coming!
• Video of Interest

June 2011

• New Conference Board is announced
• June Book Special: a 50% off discount for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• Slide shows from Webinars now available online
• Update for the DRRK Site

May 2011

• New Book + Test Offering
• NAMIWalks
• CPR on Facebook
• LAST CHANCE for 2011 PVR

April 2011

• Now in PDF Format!
• ICCD Clubhouse model has been accepted
• CPR on Facebook
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Special Issue
• What’s new on the DRRK

March 2011

• Have a question about behavioral health?
• A powerful tool for social justice
• CPR on Facebook
• Spring Promotion for the Food Education Curriculum
• New Curriculums planned

February 2011

• Center on Adherence and Self-Determination
• Saudi Arabia Partners with CPR
• New Online Seminar: Group Process Guidelines
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal: Winter Issue Now Available

January 2011

• New Online Seminar
• Work Accommodation and Retention in Mental Health
• New Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation (PVR) Initiative in Canada

December 2010

• Reduced Price for the Career Planning Curriculum
• Extension for PVR – Boston “Early Bird Deadline”
• BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is on Facebook
• Announcing a New Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation (PVR) Initiative in Canada
• USPRA’s 36th Annual Conference

November 2010

• Preventing Suicide in College
• CPR staff publications now available
• Papers Sought

October 2010

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Special Section focuses on Self-Determination and Innovation
• Toolkit for Assessing Cultural Competence in Peer-Run Mental Health Organizations
• Newsletter Interview with William Anthony
• Combating Prejudice and Discrimination Through Photovoice Empowerment
• CPR staff publication now online
• Registration Open for Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation

September 2010

• Psych Rehab Educators Symposium
• Fall Book Promotion!
• A National Call to Action: 10 X 10 Wellness Campaign
• Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse Teleconference

August 2010

• Employment for Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities
• Two New Products Available
• Greetings

July 2010

• Latino Provider Consumer training
• Entrecruzando Nuestros Caminos: Entrenamiento Para Compañeros-promotores de Recuperación y Rehabilitación
• Latino BestNow
• Academia de Liderazgo
• Don’t miss the Summer Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
• Articles you might be interested in
• FREE Introductory Webinar: July 26 2010
• Your Opinions are wanted
• Book Promotion extended throughout the Summer 2010

June 2010

• Book Promotion for the end of our FY 2010: 50% DISCOUNT
• New publication for Consultants/Trainers: Enhancing Workplace Inclusion
• Newsletter: Creating an Inclusive Workplace
• Mental Health First Aid USA Helps Police Defuse Crises
• FREE Introductory Webinar Series
• Global Leadership Training Institute
• BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation RRTC focuses on new projects in the area of Employment Outcomes

May 2010

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Webinar Series Scheduled June & July 2010
• Professional Development Program (PDP) Offers New Book and Test
• National ADA Symposium to be held in Denver, Colorado
• Community Integration: Supporting People in Getting What They Want

April 2010

• Special Issue of Journal focuses on Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery in the VA
• An Array of Recovery Products
• Mental Health America’s 2010 Conference
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship Available with UMass Transitions RRTC

March 2010

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Call for Papers
• Free Webinar on Psychiatric Rehabilitation in Mental Health Courts
• SAMHSA 10X10 Wellness Campaign Training Teleconference
• Mental Health Transformation Grants
• Report Examines Best Practices in Consumer-Led Evaluation Teams

February 2010

• New Online Seminar: Ethics in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• Promotion Offer for Spanish Recovery Products
• UIC Research and Training Center Announces Free Podcasts
• Massachusetts Healthy Changes Initiative Exemplifies Pledge for Wellness

January 2010

• Winter Issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Now Available
• Primer on the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Process Now Available
• Approaching Deadline for the Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• New Technical Assistance (TA) and Training Service Using Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technology Now Available

December 2009

• Now Available – Group Process Guidelines for Leading Groups and Classes
• Center Announces Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
• Announcing New Class in Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• Center Receives Research and Training Center Grant on Improved Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
• Transition from School to Work Among Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions RTC Awarded

October 2009

• Food Education Curriculum Now Available
• Special Issue of Journal focuses on Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities and Their Families
• Use Copyright Clearance Center Services for Permissions
• What a Difference a Friend Makes
• Bring Change 2 Mind

September 2009

• Revised Recovery Workbook Now Available
• Initiatives to Support Students in Higher Education
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators Hold Fall Symposium

August 2009

• New Guide Available with Principled Leadership Book
• Free Webinar on Helping Business Incorporate the Value of People with Disabilities into Their Bottom Line
• New Guide Reviews Research on Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses
• USPRA Announces Ethics Webinar
• New Book of Recovery Stories and Images

July 2009

• Systematic Review of Supported Housing
• Summer Issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
• Free Webinar Focuses on Getting through Tough Economic Times
• Working the WRAP with Veterans Free Webinar with Copeland
• Inform Employers about Benefits of Ticket-to-Work Program through Free Webinar
• New Resource Educates Latinos about MH Issues

June 2009

• Curriculum for Training Personal Assistance Service Providers
• 10 Tools to “Live your Life Well”
• Results on Certified Peer Specialist Job Titles and Job Descriptions
• Free Webcast on Consumer Integration: Why It Matters, How It Works
• Bringing Together Training in Research, Clinical Experience and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• New NIMH Video Describes Depression, Importance of Treatment
• Peer-Centered Perspective Featured at Conference
• Thank you from the makers of the eCast

May 2009

• New Book of Recovery Stories and Images
• Advanced Workshops in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• Top Recovery Resources for Mental Health by State
• Video Highlights Use of Photovoice in Expressing Experience of Stigma
• Conference Celebrates 100 Years of Advocacy
• Scholarship Deadline Approaching for Conference

April 2009

• Higher Education Support Toolkit
• Guide to Employment Supports from Social Security
• Conference on Self-Determination
• Videos on Ending Chronic Homelessness
• Redesigned Product Webpages
• Mothers with Depression and their Adult Daughters: Study Seeks Participants
• Special Message from the makers of this eNewsletter

March 2009

• Comfort Rooms that Work
• Report Card on State Mental Health Services
• Online Community for Individuals to Share their Stories
• Capacity Building on Minorities with Disabilities
• National Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign

February 2009

• Stigma Combated through Photography Intervention
• Training for Certification as Peer Specialist
• Upcoming Conferences
• Articles Highlight Recovery and Rehabilitation

January 2009

• Last Call for Applications
• Consumer Providers in the Workforce
• Special Section of Journal focuses on Occupational Therapy and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• Mental Health on Campus Resources
• The Role and Function of Mental Health Court

December 2008

• Changes to the ADA Affect Those with Psychiatric Disabilities
• Call for Presentation Proposals for NAMI Convention 2009
• Depression and Bipolar Support in Spanish
• Veterans-Related Resources
• Free Online Videos on Resiliency and Recovery

November 2008

• Innovative Initiatives for Reducing Early Mortality
• Self-Disclosure and Its Impact
• Mothers with Depression and their Adult Daughters: New Study Seeks Participants
• Call for Papers and Presentations on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
• Guide for College Students Seeking Mental Health Services
• Multicultural Presentations Available from Conference

October 2008

• New Class Announced in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• Fall Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
• Free Webinar on Strategies to Help Veterans
• Resources on Multicultural Mental Health and Rehabilitation
• Planning Ahead Supports Self-Determination

September 2008

• New Homelessness Resource Center Web Site Launched
• September is Suicide Prevention Month
• New Toolkit Supports Sustainability in Community-Based Programs
• Call for Workshop Proposals
• Survey Seeks Input on State Mental Health Systems

August 2008

• Parenting & Child Custody Issues Toolkit for People with Behavioral Health Problems
• Conference on Recovery now Online Video Courses with CEUs
• Resources and Funding focus for Student Mental Health on College Campuses
• The Contribution of Self-Direction to Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services
• Center Continues as Academic Program Closes
• Helping to Demystify Self-Inflicted Violence

July 2008

• Latino Initiatives Focus for Newsletter
• Online Survey Looking for Feedback from Certified Peer Specialists!
• Summer Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
• Peer-Centered Presentations Featured at Conference
• Suicide Prevention among Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses
• Transition Age Youth and Steps Taken by States

June 2008

• Leadership in Mental Health Systems Focus for Newsletter
• Online Survey for Parents with a Psychiatric Disability
• Free Webinar on the Effective Use of WRAP
• Funding Opportunities
• Women and Depression
• Survey for People with Bipolar Disorder

May 2008

• Remarkable Success in Supported Employment Featured in Spring Issue of Journal
• Cultural and Linguistic Competence Conference Call
• Creating Inclusive Communities for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
• National Conference and Summit on Mental Health Promotion
• New International Diploma in Mental Health Law
• NAMI Annual Convention in June
• Alternatives 2008 Seeks Workshop Proposals

April 2008

• New Book on Leadership
• Conference Closes, Courses Coming
• Report on State Mandates for Benefits
• Free Guidebook Highlights Peer Specialists in In-Patient Settings
• “Power of Peers” Conference Offers Scholarships

March 2008

• Conference Spans Research, Practice and Innovations Toward Recovery
• Mental Health America Releases Survey Results of Consumers and Psychiatrists
• Suicide Prevention Resources
• Funding Opportunities for Researchers from National Institute of Health
• Free Training Teleconference on Stigma
• Accredited Online Courses Free for a Limited Time

February 2008

• Conference on Innovative and Effective Ways to a Recovery-Orientation
• Participate in Survey on Cultural Competence in Consumer-Run Programs
• Special Offer for Print and Online for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
• New Film Focuses on Work & Recovery
• Last Call for Applications
• Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment and Prevention Recommendations

January 2008

• Online “Clubhouse” is Unique, New Opportunity for Support and Hope
• Last Chance for Early Bird Discount on Conference
• Toward a Vision of Recovery: Book and Companion Video
• Free Webcast on the Evidence Base for Consumer-Driven Services
• Articles Highlight Recovery and Rehabilitation

December 2007

• Special Savings on Upcoming Conference
• New Web Resource on Wellness for People with Mental Illnesses
• Free How-To Webcast on Systems Advocacy
• NAMI Launches Veterans Resource Center

November 2007

• Conference on Recovery Announces Presenters
• Resources for Spanish-Speaking Clients
• Fall Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
• Survivors of Suicide Loss Have New Opportunity for Support
• Training on Supporting Parents with Mental Illness

October 2007

• New Class Announced for Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• Resources for Veterans and their Families
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators Share Ideas
• Employment Opportunity for Senior Research Specialist
• New Transformation Effort Seeks Input
• Call for Papers
• Funding Opportunities for Researchers From SAMHSA
• From The National Institute of Health

September 2007

• Newsletter Focuses on Resources for Measuring Outcomes
• Free Webcast about Rehabilitation Readiness Guide for Latinos
• Deadline for Poster Submissions October 30
• Guidelines Issued for Medicaid Funding of Peer Support Services
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Boston University Accepting Applications

August 2007

• Web Resource on Homelessness Launched
• Free Download of Video on Recovery
• Training in Recovery-Oriented Rehabilitation Processes
• Help Identify Unique Community Integration Efforts
• Science, Service and Recovery Conference to Be Held in Chicago
• International Meeting Focuses on Building Partnerships

July 2007

• Peer Specialist Conference offers Practical Skills
• Free Download for Guide to Parenting with a Mental Illness
• Bazelon Offers Model Policy for Addressing Student Mental Health
• Care for People with Co-occurring Disorders
• Early Bird Registration ends July 15 for European Conference
• Upcoming Presentations by Center Staff

June 2007

• Consumer-Driven Services Directory Welcomes Applications
• Free Teleconference Training on Improving Provider Attitudes
• Executive Seminar on System Transformation
• Conference Focuses on Brighter Futures for Persons Living with Schizophrenia
• Funding Opportunities for Researchers from National Institute of Health

April 2007

• Call for Posters at International Conference
• Web Training Sessions on Accommodation and Compliance
• Free Online Tools for Workforce Development
• Peer-run Programs Invited to Apply
• Spirituality and Recovery Focus for Spring Issue

March 2007

• Early Bird Discounts End March 8
• Curriculum on Seclusion and Restraint Roadmap Available as Free Download
• Online Seminars Offer Continuing Education in Psych Rehab
• Articles Highlight Transformation, Recovery and Rehabilitation

February 2007

• National Conference on Supported Education
• Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Starting Soon
• New Adaptation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for Veterans
• Assessing and Addressing Trauma and PTSD within Psychiatric Rehabilitation

January 2007

• Guide to Creating a Statewide Anti-Stigma Campaign Available
• Manual Describes Community Integration Supports Development
• Empowerment Scale Goes Multilingual
• National Institute of Mental Health Requests Input on Research Questions
• Funding Opportunities for Researchers from National Institute of Health

December 2006

• Series Addresses Integration of Health, Mental Health and Rehabilitation
• Free Teleconference Training Calls on Stigma and Discrimination
• New Class Announced for Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• Mental Health Consumers/Survivors Create National Coalition
• Employment Opportunity for Senior Research Specialist

November 2006

• Updated Internet Courses Focus on Psych Disabilities and Recovery
• New Book on Stories of Recovery
• Dates Announced for International Conference on Rehabilitation and Recovery
• National Resource Center Now Available for Psychiatric Advance Directives
• Free Download for Overview Sheets about Co-Occurring Disorders

October 2006

• Second Volume on Recovery Research Now Available
• Recovery-Orientation Focus for Fall Psych Rehab Journal
• Audio Conference Educational Series on Psychiatric Rehabilitation Registering Now
• Center to Culturally Adapt Mental Health Instrument

September 2006

• Training Day on Community Integration
• Conference Offers In-Depth Technical Assistance
• Curriculum on Restraint Reduction Available
• Free Downloads on Articles
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators Share Ideas

July 2006

• New Online Seminar On Research Issues for Consumers
• Summer Issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Now Online
• Newsletter Focuses on Cultural Competency
• Conference Addresses Accommodation Issues
• Funding Opportunities for Researchers From the National Institute of Health

June 2006

• Free Download: Recovery Fact Sheet
• Researchers & Trainers to Speak at USPRA Conference
• SAMHSA Issues Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery
• Under the Wire…Introductory Rates End June 30
• Community Integration Call for Papers Deadline Extended to June 30
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Call for Papers Deadline Extended to June 15
• Funding Opportunities for Research… Community Reintegration & Mental Illnesses in Older Adults

May 2006

• Free Download for Webcast on Leadership in Public Mental Health
• Health and Psych Disabilities Focus for Special Issue of Psych Rehab Journal
• States Given Report Cards by Consumer-Focused Organization
• Funding Available for Campus Suicide Prevention
• Final Call for Papers: Conference on Psychosocial Rehabilitation this Fall

April 2006

• Deadline for May Workshops on Transitional Age Youth, Photovoice and Job Retention
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Announces Online Version
• Fact Sheet Available for Free Download Promoting Consumer Community Integration
• New Webcast Focuses on Consumer-Driven Services
• 2005 Books and Book Chapters by Center Staff

February 2006

• Spring Workshop Registration Now Available
• Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Program Starting Soon
• UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration Announces Conference
• 2005 Articles Produced by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation that May Be of Interest

January 2006

• A Special eCast on Medicare

December 2005

• Call for Curricula on Coping with Stigma
• New Book on Clinical Approaches in Hispanic Mental Health
• Grant Opportunities from the Center for Mental Health Services
• Announcing Survey on Post-Secondary Ed
• Compendium of Recovery Measures

November 2005

• Documentary on Mental Illness Airs on ABC
• Grant Funding Creates Traineeships in Psych Rehab
• New Book Targeted to Latino Community
• Study Results on Meds Treating Schizophrenia
• New Report from Institute of Medicine

October 2005

• Last Call — Workshops in November on Medicare, Higher Ed, Latinos & Health
• New Class Announced for Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
• Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Awarded New Grant
• SAMSHA Announces over $260 Million in Grants Awarded
• National Conference on Disability Inclusion and National Service

September 2005

• Online Registration Available for Fall Workshops on Medicare, Higher Ed, Latinos & Health
• Remembering Carol Mowbray
• Important Prescription Coverage Changes Coming
• Hope & Health for Persons with Psych Disabilities
• New Center Focuses on Minorities with Disabilities
• National Mental Health Organizations Together Create Campaign for Mental Health Reform

August 2005

• Immediate Response Needed to Proposed Long-Range Plan on Disability Research
• Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation (PVR) Focus for Newsletter
• SAMHSA Releases Action Steps for Transformation
• 20 PDP Hours Available for New Book + Test
• Article Available for Free Download
• Fall Workshops on Medicare, Higher Ed, Latinos & Health

July 2005

• Fall 2005 Workshops
• Book Presents 30 Years of Evidence Supporting Recovery
• Trends in Transformation
• Implementing Recovery-Based Care

June 2005

• Peer Research Tool from UIC NRTC
• APA Training Grid Outlines Best Practices
• Transformation Institute in Consumer Studies

May 2005

• New Directory of Consumer-Drive Services
• SAMHSA Reaching Out to Prospective Grantees
• What Professional Need to Know about Families
• Free Article: Consumer-Run Drop-In Centers: Program Operations and Costs

April 2005

• Participate in stigma and discrimination internet survey
• Trauma-informed peer support conference
• Participate in SAMHSA webcast on self-direction
• Northeast wrap conference

March 2005

• Only 4 weeks left to register for spring workshops
• New self-determination tool for free download
• Last chance to apply to certificate program in psychiatric vocational rehabilitation
• Postdoctoral research fellowships available
• Call for papers on spirituality and recovery from serious mental illness

February 2005

• Spring Workshop Series at Boston University, April 11-14, 2005
• Free Article: Evaluating Cultural Competence Among Behavioral Health Professionals
• SAMHSA Notices of Grant Funding & Requests for Applications No Longer Published in Federal Register

January 2005

• Spring 2005 Workshops
• UIC Webcast on How to Find Employment
• Free Article: Experiences of Children with a Parent who has a Psychiatric Disability
• Announcing a New Center for Capacity Building on Minorities with Disabilities Research

December 2004

• Free Video on Building a Meaningful Life after Hospitalization
• Center Receives Research and Training Center Grant
• Recovery Study Seeks Participants for Anonymous Internet Survey
• Colloquium on Health Promotion Webcast Available for Download
• Free Article Discusses Study Results on Coping Strategies

November 2004

• Free Treatment Guide For Youth In Juvenile Justice System
• Participate In Psych Rehab Audio Conference
• Integrating Physical And Mental Health Care For People With Serious Mental Disorders
• Scholarship For Individuals With Severe Mental Illness

October 2004

• Resource Center Produces Quarterly Memorandums on Discrimination & Stigma
• UPENN Collaborative on Community Integration Launches Web Site
• New! Practitioner Tools For Achieving Valued Roles
• New! Professional Development Program Online Seminar

September 2004

• Article Available for Free Download
• Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Certificate Program Announces 2005 Class!
• In Recovery: The Making of Mental Health Policy
• Repository of Recovery Resources Flyer

July 2004

• Announcing a Web-Based Repository of Recovery Resources
• ICDR Seeks Input on Research Needs from Disability Community
• New Family Trainer & Participant Manual on CD
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educator’s Group Newsletter

June 2004

• SAMSHA Launches Multimedia Mental Health Education Effort
• Photovoice Class Offered in Recovery Center
• Discounts Available for People with Psychiatric Disabilities and their Families
• Self-Determination Workshop Series Training Program

May 2004

• SAMHSA New Conference Grant Program
• Co-Occurring Disorders Product Special for May 2004!
• Free Download: Self-Determination Workbook
• Participate in a NAMI Walk
• Alternatives to Traditional Staff Training

April 2004

• The Principle of Personhood
• Last call for applications in Psych Vocational Rehabilitation certificate program
• The PDP online seminar series is complete
• National forum of the 30th institute on rehab issues

March 2004

• Spring Workshop Series at Boston University April 12-15, 2004
• Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders Webcast Archived
• Free Article Examines Treatments for Chronic Insomnia for People with Mental Illness

February 2004

• Spring Workshop Series
• Self Determination & Mental Wellness Conference: Call for Papers
• Free Article Related to Psych Rehab Service Needs of Women

January 2004

• Mental Health Recovery Training
• Peer Support Conference
• Vocational Rehab Training Program for Practitioners
• Participate in an Online Seminar to Fulfill Your Licensing Requirements
• Praise for New Book by Robert Gary Neugeboren

December 2003

• Self-Determination Booklets for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
• Recovery Education Resource Newsletter
• New Self-Paced Study Option for Professional Development Program

November 2003

• IAPSRS Annual Conference 2004
• Suggest a Recovery Resource for Website Repository
• Identifying Functional Limitations in Relation to Employment
• Dual Disorders Training Materials

October 2003

• Mental Illness Awareness Week October 5-11, 2003
• National Organizations Team up for Recovery Webcast
• Mentoring Program Newsletter
• New Book Authored by Robert Gary Neugeboren

September 2003

• New SAMHSA Manual Aids Grant Applicants
• Mental Health Parity Legislation Article Available for Free Download
• New! Practitioner Tools for Choosing Valued Roles
• An Array of Information about Rehabilitation Readiness

August 2003

• RSA Commissioner Speaks at Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Awards Ceremony
• Job Accommodation Network Training Symposium
• Online Survey About Mental Health & Personal Choice
• Documentary Focuses on Critical Mental Illness Issues

July 2003

• World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Congress
• New Professional Development Program Online Seminar
• Article Discusses Disclosing a Psychiatric Disability in the Workplace
• UIC Self-Determination Workshop to Focus on Cultural Diversity

June 2003

• Special Announcement: NIDRR Invites Stakeholder Input Regarding Long Range Plan (2004-2008)
• Free Recovery Article Available For Download
• The Infinite Mind on National Public Radio Broadcast Live from the Carter Center
• New Professional Development Program (PDP) Books & Tests
• 20% Discount on Award Winning Book “Psychiatric Rehabilitation”

May 2003

• New Recovery Workbook On Connectedness Available
• The CPR Catalog Now Lists 45 Published Articles Available For Free Download
• Assessing & Developing Readiness Newsletter
• Psych Rehab Practitioner Tools: Assessing & Developing Readiness Now Available In 3 Formats!

April 2003

• Free Download! Evidence-Based Practices Article Available for a Limited Time
• New! Audio Taped Workshop Package Available
• New Offering in Professional Development Program (PDP) in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• UIC Self-Determination Workshop #4
• Social Security Administration to Revise Rules for Evaluating Mental Disorders

March 2003

• Exciting Training Opportunity!
• Study Findings: People With Serious Mental Illness Use Alternative Health Care To Aid Recovery
• Recovery Workshop Online Registration Available
• Co-Occurring Disorders Webcast Archived & Available For Download

February 2003

• Conference Keynote Webcast Released
• Spanish Translations Available
• New! Practitioner Tools for Achieving Valued Roles
• Recovery Workshop Coming Soon
• Consumer Operated Service Program Study

January 2003

• Program Administrators Survey
• Now Recruiting Mentors in Boston Area
• Study Findings on Reasonable Workplace Accommodations Available For Download
• National Research Report on Mental Health Recovery Published

November 2002

• SAMHSA “SIMS” Delivers News Via Email
• New Book Provides Info on Finding & Starting Self-Help Groups
• UIC Self-Determination & Internet Webcast Archived & Available for Download

October 2002

• Dr. Michael Hogan at Boston University
• UIC Self-Determination Broadcast on the Web
• Behavioral Healthcare Tomorrow Features Recovery Article
• Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Substance Abuse

September 2002

• Certificate Program to Receive National Award
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Offered
• Conference Discount for Groups of 5 or More!
• IAPSRS Toolkit Article Available for Download

July 2002

• The Job Accommodation Network: A Valuable Resource
• Assessment in Psychiatric Rehabilitation now Updated
• Conference Press Release Available for Download
• Web Site for Consumers Managing Psychiatric Disabilities in Work and School

June 2002

• Recent Article Examines Personal Assistance Services
• Conference Themes Important for Administrators, Practitioners & Educators
• National Study of Professionals and Managers with Psychiatric Conditions Widely Publicized
• Consumers Learn to Advocate for Themselves

May 2002

• FAQ By Educators and Employers Now Available as PDF Files
• Register online for October National Conference
• Do You Need Options for Continuing Education?
• CMHS Announces a New Resource Center to Address Stigma

April 2002

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skill Development Interventions Seminar
• Download Posters and Brochures National Conference
• Self-Determination Workshop to be held in Chicago
• Supported Education & Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Models and Methods

March 2002

• Poster Session Deadline Extended!
• Learn to Facilitate a Recovery Workshop
• Article: Unique Issues in Assessing Work Function
• Online Purchasing Now Available for Selected Items!

January 2002

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2nd edition
• Poster Presentation at the International Conference
• Training for the Future
• Creating Wellness: Key Concepts for Mental Health

December 2001

• Institute for the Study of Human Resilience
• Financial Empowerment
• Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care
• Practitioner Tools for Rehabilitation Readiness

October 2001

• Participate in research
• Earn Professional Development Hours
• Parenting while depressed
• Rehabilitation Readiness

September 2001

• Fall Workshops
• Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Certificate Program
• Article published about IAPSRS Toolkit