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SAMHSA Documents Mental Health Reform Priorities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reached out to dozens of experts in the
fields of mental health and addictions to
solicit recommendations on the most critical issues related to mental and substance use disorders facing the
American population today. Their input was used to develop
Ensuring
U.S. Health Reform Includes Prevention and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders.
Strong Association between Depression and Stressful Life
Events
Stressful life events are strongly associated with a person's risk for major depression, but a certain gene
variation long thought to increase risk in conjunction with stressful life events actually may have no effect,
according to
researchers
funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide
The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as put together a comprehensive
manual on
psychological first aid which includes excellent handouts.
Grief in the Workplace
EA professionals are often asked for advice on how to help a grieving employee. A Bereavement Support Coordinator
provides advice on how managers and
colleagues can support a bereaved worker.
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EA
Events...
China International EAP Forum, to be held August 7, 2009, in Shanghai!
This important full-day conference is co-hosted by EAPA and the China Association for International Exchange of
Personnel (CAIEP), a division of the Chinese government’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. More...
EAPA's 2009 Annual World EAP Conference in Dallas, Texas!
EAPA's 2009 Annual World EAP Conference "Meeting the Challenges of a Changing World" will be held October 21-24 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. More...
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EA
Opportunities...
You Can Own the 2008 Comprehensive Study of EA Professionals!
This is a comprehensive survey of over 3,000 EA professionals to identify critical tasks performed by these professionals. Results were intended to facilitate the continued development and improvement of the Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) credentialing exam. The study was completed in November 2008. You can view and purchase the study online.
