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Sovereign Health of Palm Desert was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from California's State Senate. This esteemed recognition is in honor of Sovereign Health Palm Desert's grand opening and the ribbon cutting event that took place on October 20, 2015. Signed by California State Senator Jeff Stone of the 28th District, the Certificate of Recognition acknowledges the investment Sovereign Health has made in the Palm Desert community.

Sovereign Health of Los Angeles is pleased to announce the opening of two new detox centers. These centers, the first-ever detox facilities for the Los Angeles facility, are licensed for residential detox through the Department of Health Care Services. The six-bed detox centers will treat men and women suffering from a wide array of alcohol and drug addiction, including dependence on benzodiazepines and opiates.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a medical procedure that is used by therapists to control depression and other neurologic and psychiatric disorders through the use of magnetic fields in order to stimulate the nerve cells of the brain. Electromagnetic coils are placed gently against the scalp as it meets the forehead, so that emitted magnetic pulses can influence the brain regions that control mood. MAG & More has been developing TMS devices for over a decade, specializing entirely in the research, development and manufacturing of cutting-edge technologies and products in the field of neurostimulation. Based on over 20 years of experience, MAG & More now wishes to significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from various neurological and psychiatric illnesses by training doctors, researchers, nurses, technical assistants and other health care providers in the use of these devices through their new academy.

The Sovereign Health Group has named Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D, as the new Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Mele, a licensed psychologist with over 25 years in the behavioral health industry, will commence his tenure with Sovereign Health on Monday, November 2. Dr. Mele earned his doctor of psychology (Psy.D) degree from Widener University in Chester, PA. His clinical expertise includes the assessment and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders in adolescents and adults.

The Sovereign Health Group is pleased to participate in the 6th Western Conference on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders this month. The conference will be held from Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, to Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa, located at 900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, California. During the event, a Sovereign Health booth and staff will be available to inform attendees about the wide range of services offered by Sovereign Health, both locally and nationally.

The Joint Commission has granted accreditation to the Sovereign Health Group's Chandler, Arizona facility. The Joint Commission accreditation and certification are recognized nationwide as the gold standard for healthcare facilities and it is the highest level of accreditation available. Receiving accreditation reflects an organization's commitment to meeting performance standards.

Do you know a Veteran? Veterans don't walk around wearing medals, or brag about what they have experienced. They live among us quiet heroes making the world a better place. Often these men and women aren't thanked enough, aren't honored enough, and aren't respected enough. Every Veteran has their own story. You can't see what they've seen, know what they know, or understand the impact and effects of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression. So how do you know when one needs help? According to the Veterans Administration 22 Veterans commit suicide daily.

SuperBetter is called a "Gameful Way Of Living" because it allows those living with mental health challenges to increase their resilience and achieve their goals.  Nearly half a million people already use SuperBetter to live gamefully and tackle challenges such as depression, chronic pain and health issues, anxiety and post-traumatic stress.  Now, the creator of SuperBetter is launching an improved version, SuperBetter Pro 2.0, which will contain many new features for an even better user experience.  The creator has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to raise development funds for this project.

The Sovereign Health Group recently moved to an upgraded facility in Palm Desert. To commemorate this transition and the launch of Sovereign Health Palm Desert, a treatment facility specializing in mental health, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 39800 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, California. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Carrie MacDonald at 949-324-2056 for more information or to RSVP for this event.

The Sovereign Health Group is pleased to welcome Adrienne Stratton to its team as Outreach Director. In this role, she will be in charge of informing professionals and advocates in the behavioral health field of the services Sovereign Health offers nationwide. Ms. Stratton has over 25 years of experience working in the field of substance abuse treatment and looks forward to using her expertise in outreach marketing and business development to support Sovereign Health's various projects. She states, "During my career, I have maintained high standards and ethics in all that I do and recognize The Sovereign Health Group as a growing company similarly striving for excellence. I am happy to embrace the opportunity to grow with them."

The questions that surround bipolar disease are many: wondering if a loved one has it, how to handle the social stigma of mental illness, what treatment options are available—these are all likely, and realistic, concerns of anyone near the disease and these are precisely the questions that new book, "An Insider's View of Bipolar Disease: How to Recognize the Symptoms, Understand the Treatments and Solve the Challenges to Life, Relationships and Career" by Dr. Paul Golden hopes to answer for readers.

Dr. Samer Kassar, M.D. is a Board-Certified Neurologist renowned throughout the Midwest for his extensive knowledge in the fields of psychiatry, neurology and internal medicine. He serves as the lead practitioner at Midwest Neurology Associates, providing psychiatric and neurological treatments to a wide variety of patients throughout the region. Right now, Dr. Kassar is announcing the availability of himself and the Midwest Neurology Associates to provide comprehensive pain management treatments for patients throughout nearby surrounding regions.

The Sovereign Health Group will host a number of continuing education (C.E.) events at its various Southern California locations and online during the month of October. All of these courses meet the qualifications for one hour of continuing education credit required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), and are approved for one contact hour by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

The Sovereign Health Group is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Closer to Hope Mental Health Educational Symposium taking place October 5 at the Broadway Palm Theatre in Fort Myers, Florida. As a privileged sponsor, Sovereign will have a table set-up onsite with multiple forms of outreach, as well as a team of referent therapists and treatment center staff in attendance.

As the director of two busy mental health clinics in Maryland, Tanveer A. Padder, MD, knows all too well about the challenges faced by clinicians treating patients taking psychiatric medications. Frustrated by watching his colleagues search through endless books and websites to locate the simplest of information, Dr. Padder set out to compile the most essential material on psychiatric medications all in one place. The resulting Practical Guide to Psychiatric Medications is a promising answer to a field of ever-changing and scattered information, helping clinicians to spend less time researching and more time treating patients.

The Sovereign Health Group is proud to sponsor the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for their upcoming event, NAMIWalks. As a Silver Sponsor for the 5K walk taking place October 3 in Los Angeles's Grand Park, Sovereign will have a booth onsite along with an outreach consultant to provide information and materials detailing Sovereign's services.

Sovereign Health of California (SHOCA) has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in Orange County for the second year in a row. The Orange County Business Journal ranked the treatment facility at number five out of 71 midsize Orange County-based private companies. Key factors that earned Sovereign the number five ranking include its two-year revenue growth of 568.8 percent and employing 300 people here in Orange County as of 2015. The ranking was originally published on September 21, 2015.

The Joint Commission recently awarded the coveted "Gold Seal of Approval" to Sovereign Health's Fort Myers facility. Joint Commission accreditation is the highest level of accreditation possible and is considered the gold standard for healthcare facilities nationwide. The Gold Seal identifies Sovereign Health of Florida as a premier provider behavioral health treatment services and certifies that Sovereign Health meets the commission's highest standards. The facility passed a rigorous site inspection and all policies and procedures were approved by the Joint Commission team. The program at Fort Myers will undergo routine inspections by the organization to ensure that it continues to meet these standards. Sovereign Health of Florida will be required to renew its accreditation after three years.

Sovereign Health Group will be sponsoring two events hosted by the Florida Public Safety Institute:

Sovereign Health has invited an elite group of treatment experts to introduce unique perspectives and related practices at our September Continuing Education (C.E.) events.  The events will be held at Sovereign Health's facilities throughout California locations and also will be available online.

If you've ever thought about getting therapy but didn't have the time, money or nerve to move forward there is a new website designed with you in mind. TherapyCouch.net is a groundbreaking, innovative approach to helping people take the first crucial steps on the road to positive mental health. By using the site's library of private, online video sessions people can get support when times get tough – anytime, anywhere.

PsychNook is proud to announce that our brand-new online therapy website is launching in August 2015. Our site offers a comfortable solution for people looking for mental health services all around the world. With only a computer and a webcam, patients can now connect with their therapist from the comfort of their own home. This way is especially beneficial for those who live a busy lifestyle or do not have the time or ability to travel to appointments, or people living in remote areas who do not have easy access to mental health services. Online therapy also solves confidentiality issues: patients can anonymously sign up for therapy sessions without anyone knowing and avoiding inconvenient questions and situations. Online therapy is also suitable for those who simply prefer the ease and flexibility that it can provide as well.

Recent findings have revealed that the United States of America is home to some of the worst conditions of emotional and psychological disabilities. Experts have revealed that this condition is caused by lack of emotional connection with other human beings. In addition to this, another major reason why people suffer from this is because of a broken home in which they grew up.

It has come as no surprise that the Emotional Support Animals or ESAs are prescribed to certain individuals as part of a treatment program. These are people who suffer from emotional or psychological disabilities. The reason behind this is that animals are known to bring comfort to their patients.

Putting a new positive spin on the term 'mind game' a newly launched version of the Super Brain Game makes its way to iTunes. Targeting improved mental agility, the app is a free memory game that gives rewards for daily play. Rewards that the app creator hopes will quickly rack up to be $1 million worth of free in-app-gifts. Hoping to change the way app publishers look at success, the Super Brain Game uses a memory testing super hero and three useful dogs to get its point across.