Hey Kid, What Are You Thankful For?
As the holidays approach I feel many would agree that this is a good time to look back, and reflect. The good, the bad, and the mysterious and maybe even some funny things to be thankful for. It is...
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As news of the past week’s event in Newtown, Connecticut, flood all media, it is most difficult to understand why. Why a school? Were there any warning signs? What about the survivors? Children exposed...
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An Adventure in ANXIETY
Remember when you were a teenager and you had some big test, activity or responsibility coming up, how you tried but just could not sleep? Does it still happen today? Our ability to adjust to stressful...
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Getting Outside for Your Health
By Amelia Muir, BSN, RN-BC, Behavioral Health Nurse, Visiting Nurse Service of New York As the weather in New York continues to improve, there is no better time to take advantage of the health benefits...
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An Interview with Devon Bandison, Director of VNSNY Community Mental Health’s...
Devon Bandison, MPA, Director of Children’s Services for VNSNY Community Mental Health Services (CMHS), has been with VNSNY since 2001. A Day in the Life spoke with him about his work and his recent...
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Safe at Home: A Social Worker Sets Her Patients’ Minds at Ease
Kenia Alcantara, SW, with another patient Hilda. “As medical social workers, we help our patients and their families adjust to the impact of illness on their daily lives,” explains Kenia, “and help put...
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