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Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces a new television interview about its Eating Disorder Program. The interview, featuring Janet Whitney, M.A., LMFT, Eating Disorder Program Director at Sovereign Health of San Clemente, was first broadcast live on the NBC affiliate KMIR’s program “Desert Living” on Wednesday, Sept. 28. In the interview, Whitney discusses Sovereign Health’s two Eating Disorder Programs. Sovereign currently has an adult program for women at its San Clemente facility and an adolescent program at its Rancho San Diego facility. Both programs specialize in the treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, providing both inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, the programs offer patients individualized treatment plans, encompassing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Patients also participate in individual and group sessions, nutrition and body-image therapy, and experiential treatments, such as art and equine therapy.

A temporary government funding bill passed by Congress on September 28 features a provision to fund opioid addiction treatment programs created by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). The bill, which prevents a government shutdown and funds the federal government through December 8, includes $7 million for CARA. While this funding falls fall short of the original $1.1 billion that the Obama administration requested, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers sees this as a good sign that Congress will continue to fund CARA when it lays out next year's budget.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is proud to announce that Monica Powers, Psy.D., Director of Clinical Development and Training at Sovereign Health, will give a presentation, “A Portrait of Resilience,” at a continuing education (C.E.) event on Oct. 12, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PDT at 1211 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA 92673. To RSVP for this event, click here or call 949-304-3362.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces the second installment of its newly-launched editorial series, “Beyond NIMBY.” NIMBY is the acronym of the phrase “Not in My Backyard” and represents the strong opposition by residents to having group homes, sober living homes and facilities that provide treatment and other supportive services to people who have disabilities located within their neighborhoods. “Beyond NIMBY” is Sovereign’s second series on the Not in My Backyard phenomenon. The second article in the “Beyond NIMBY” editorial series, “Escalating volatile NIMBY behavior in South Orange County,” explores Congressman Darrell Issa’s (R-Calif.) sober living homes bill that was introduced on Sept. 20, called the Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment Act (H.R. 6070). This new article will also address the increasing “mob mentality” and escalating volatile NIMBY-related behaviors of South Orange County, California residents and the local media attention regarding the war against treatment facilities, recovery homes and group homes, including sober living homes in South Orange County.

After a long and outstanding service, John Lawrence has stood down as Vice Chairman and handed the Vice Chairmanship over to Matthew Cahill MBA. John has agreed to remain part of the team as a co-opted member to offer advise and guidance if and when it is needed.

Dr Richards will help take the Observatory Practice to the next level, which will include expanding the professional team, offering corporate support to local companies and supporting local general practitioners.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “Detox Your Relationships: Helpful hints for dealing with a toxic person.” This article, written and edited by Ralph Ryback, M.D., Kristen Fuller, M.D., and Susan Logan-McCracken, M.P.W., shares how toxic people can damage and leave long-lasting effects on others.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, has announced the opening of a new restaurant near its Palm Desert facility. The restaurant, named Sovereign, opened on Aug. 22, 2016, and is located on 69-640 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270. Sovereign Restaurant will feature American, Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisines by Head Chef, Paul Faulkner. The restaurant was conceived by Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sovereign Health, after recognizing the need for an elevated dining experience for patients and Sovereign staff. Sovereign Restaurant will also be used to serve as a place to host weekend activities, including karaoke, billiards, dances, talent shows, continuing education events and Intensive Family Program events.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, has announced it will host a new job fair in Palm Desert, Calif., near Sovereign Health’s Palm Desert facility. The event will be held on Saturday, October 8th, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Wells Country Club, 46000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210. For questions, please contact Megan Jones at 949.276.3222 ext. 1562 or via email.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is a strong supporter of mental health advocacy and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). On Oct. 1, 2016, Sovereign Health will join forces with NAMI with two teams participating in the annual 5K NAMIWalks, one in Los Angeles, California, and one in Orange County, California. Registration is free for both NAMIWalk events.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, has launched a new editorial series, “Beyond NIMBY.” NIMBY is the acronym of the phrase “Not in My Backyard” and represents a particular viewpoint defined by the strong opposition that residents adopt when it comes to having sober living homes and residential treatment facilities located within certain neighborhoods. “Beyond NIMBY” is Sovereign’s second series on the Not in My Backyard phenomenon. The launch of Sovereign’s five-part groundbreaking inaugural NIMBY series sparked an outpouring of discussion by residents in Southern California and throughout the country as it shined a light on the most critical issues of the NIMBY movement.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “4 Disorders That Resemble, But Aren’t, Depression.” This article, written and edited by Ralph Ryback, M.D., Courtney Lopresti, M.S., and Susan Logan-McCracken, M.P.W., shares four conditions that are commonly mistaken for depression, both by clinicians and the public.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, has launched a new evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at its San Clemente facility. The evening IOP, which provides treatment for adults dealing with substance use disorders, takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PDT, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The program runs from four to eight weeks and has been developed to accommodate patients who are unable to receive treatment during the day due to scheduling conflicts, including work schedules. The evening IOP is designed to provide a supportive and solution-oriented intervention tailored to each individual. Treatment intensity, focus and length will be based on the patients’ needs.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces a new television interview featuring Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D., Chief Clinical Officer of Sovereign Health. The interview, broadcasted live on the NBC affiliate KMIR’s program “Desert Living” on Wednesday, Sept. 7, features Dr. Mele discussing the opioid epidemic, Sovereign Health’s national footprint and managing triggers instead of avoiding them.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is pleased to announce a new Q&A feature that’s now live on www.sovhealth.com: “Interview: Compassionate clinicians offer hope at Sovereign Health of Los Angeles’ Addiction Treatment Program.” The interview focuses on the addiction treatment program offered at Sovereign Health of Los Angeles. Donna Hugh, LMFT, CIP, Sovereign Health of Los Angeles’ Program Director, discusses the biggest challenges in the treatment of addiction in promotion of Sovereign Health’s new partnership with the University of Southern California Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is hosting several continuing education (C.E.) events this month. These courses meet the qualifications for C.E. credits required by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces a new television interview featuring Helen Kienzle, Ph.D., Sovereign Health of Palm Desert’s Program Director. The interview, broadcasted live on the NBC affiliate KMIR’s program “Desert Living” on Thursday, Aug. 31, features Dr. Kienzle discussing why Sovereign Health of Palm Desert launched the Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences (P.R.I.M.E.) program.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, offers a comprehensive Intensive Family Program for patients and their families. The mission of the program, which first launched in 2014 at Sovereign’s San Clemente facility, is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The Intensive Family Program educates families about the conditions affecting their loved ones who are in treatment, while being able to spend quality visitation time during therapy sessions and other events. In this two-day program, Sovereign Health’s staff provides each family with the knowledge, skills and support to learn about the patient’s specific diagnosis.

Stress in the workplace is no new phenomenon. New methods for combating this stress, however, are causing business leaders to reevaluate and reprioritize long-term employee wellness. Christopher "Chase" Carey, who worked in corporate America for health insurance and consulting companies for over twenty years, saw firsthand the effects that stress had on employees. After studying at the Monroe Institute in Virginia and becoming a certified meditation teacher, Carey decided to bring his knowledge of meditation and stress-relief techniques back into corporate America.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, celebrates National Recovery Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors National Recovery Month each September to raise awareness and educate the public about behavioral health issues, with the goal of inspiring those with mental health or substance use disorders to seek treatment.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is pleased to announce a new article, “CARA’s (Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act’s) passage triggers debate over additional funding.” As noted in the editorial, although the bill allocates over $180 million annually to combat the opioid trade epidemic, which is more than double the authorization level in the Senate-passed bill, CARA may not necessarily deliver on everything it promises. In addition, there is no guarantee Congress will create new funding streams to fund all of the act’s provisions.

People who are looking for a single place that provides certified counseling and psychotherapy sessions can consider the aforementioned website. The Lighthouse Counseling Services based in Bangkok has helped many people in Thailand and from other countries with their issues and they offer a number of such services which are ideal for people of all ages.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces a new television interview featuring Ashish "Ash" Bhatt, M.D., Sovereign Health’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The interview, broadcast live on the NBC affiliate KMIR’s program "Desert Living" on Wednesday, Aug. 24, features Dr. Bhatt discussing how someone can become addicted to opioids and the definition of opioid blockers.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces the launch of the second installment of the groundbreaking editorial series, “Not in my Backyard,” or “NIMBY.” NIMBY is the acronym of the phrase that is currently applied to the protest movement driven by residents of towns and cities across the United States. Part two of the editorial, “The endemic problems of mental illness and substance abuse in San Clemente,” sheds light on the concerns of San Clemente citizens in having addiction and mental health treatment facilities located within their communities and the false assumptions that the presence of these facilities pose a safety risk to residents. As noted in the article, an examination of the local crime reported by law enforcement in San Clemente revealed that the average total crimes were lower in 2013-2015 than the average crimes reported in 2010-2012 — and this was true for every crime category.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “Why the Loss of a Pet Hurts So Much … and why the stages of grief are just as valid when your loss is an animal.” This article, written and edited by Ralph Ryback, M.D., Kristen Fuller, M.D., and Susan Logan-McCracken, shares how grieving the loss of a loved pet is a personal affair, and everyone deals with it differently. Losing a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human member of the family. Validating that grief in yourself and others is a step toward coping with the loss.