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Sovereign Health of Palm Desert is pleased to announce a new Q&A article that’s now live on www.sovhealth.com: “Interview: Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences (P.R.I.M.E.) program for men over 40.” The P.R.I.M.E program, which provides treatment for behavioral health and addiction disorders, creates a healing community that fosters recovery and promotes the transition to a sober lifestyle.

White River Academy, part of Sovereign Health, is among the first group of programs to be approved as achieving the designation as a National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) Research Designated Program (RDP). The White River Academy program has been systematically collecting standardized data allowing NATSAP to better understand and document the important impact of Sovereign Health's work on children and their families.

Sovereign Health of Pompano Beach announces the launch of new continuing education (C.E.) workshops for the Florida community. Commencing Friday, August 26, the monthly events, which will include a luncheon and a networking session, will provide attendees with the opportunity to earn C.E. credits. The first workshop will feature a dynamic presentation, Addiction, Disease and Family Dynamics, by presenters Tina Goodin, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., P.A., and Juan Feliciano, M.Ed., M.S., Psy.D, L.M.H.C. The event will take place on August 26, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET at 555 S. Andrews Ave., Suite 202, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. There is no cost to attend this program and lunch will be provided. Contact Jeanette Lisalda  or call 949-304-3362 for more information or to RSVP for this event.

Sovereign Health of Fort Myers announces the launch of new continuing education (C.E.) workshops for the Florida community. Commencing Friday, August 19, the monthly events, which will include a luncheon and a networking session, will provide attendees with the opportunity to earn C.E. credits. The first workshop will feature a dynamic presentation, Addiction, Disease and Family Dynamics, by presenters Tina Goodin, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., P.A., and Juan Feliciano, M.Ed., M.S., Psy.D, L.M.H.C. The event will take place on August 19, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET at 10061 Amberwood Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919. There is no cost to attend this program and lunch will be provided. Contact Jeanette Lisalda  or call 949-304-3362 for more information or to RSVP for this event.

Sovereign Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “Are Beer Goggles Real?” This article was written and edited by Ralph Ryback, M.D., Courtney Lopresti, M.S., and Susan Logan-McCracken, M.P.W. The existence of beer goggles has always been up for debate; but now, plenty of research shows some startling facts behind the beer goggles myth, and why people seem more attractive after a few drinks.

Sovereign Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “No Horsing Around About the Human-Equine Bond: These animals shaped our history and, today, are the ultimate therapists.” This article, written and edited by Ralph Ryback, M.D., Kristen Fuller, M.D., and Susan Logan-McCracken, is part of the human-animal bond series. This piece explores how for millennia, horses have worked for humans, and today, they serve as the ultimate therapists.

Sovereign Health is hosting seven continuing education (C.E.) events this month. These courses meet the qualifications for one hour of C.E. 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.

Sovereign Health has named Sanjay Mangal as the new Budget Manager. Mr. Mangal, a finance professional with an impressive track record of accurately analyzing and providing financial decisions in a fast-paced business environment, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Monday, July 11, 2016. Reporting to Kevin Gallagher, Sovereign Health’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Mangal will work with Sovereign Health’s various department managers to assess each group’s production, expenses and revenue contributions.

Sovereign Health has named Gowtham Karupothula as the new Financial Data Analytics Manager. Mr. Karupothula, an action-driven leader in forecasting and statistical analysis, commenced his tenure with Sovereign Health on Monday, July 11, 2016. Reporting to Kevin Gallagher, Sovereign Health’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Karupothula will design, assess, recommend and implement predictive analytics and decision support tools and systems.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, is on track to open a new treatment facility in Ashland, Pennsylvania, in 2017. This new center, which will provide a mix of evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment services, is highly anticipated by the Ashland community. Although the completion of this facility has taken longer than initially expected, Sovereign Health is committed more than ever to opening its doors to the citizens of Ashland and the surrounding cities.

National behavioral health care provider Sovereign Health has entered into a new partnership with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This new alliance with USC allows Sovereign the opportunity to expand its footprint to a wider audience and bring additional awareness about the mental health and addiction treatment services it provides to patients. By joining forces with USC, Sovereign will reach a new audience with a mix of multimedia channels, including ESPN radio spots, billboard advertising, digital marketing products, and VIP season tickets to football games.

Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sovereign Health, is featured in a new article in Addiction Professional magazine. In this piece, “CEO calls for more attention to cognitive deficits in assessment, treatment,” Dr. Sharma explores the lack of standardized measurements in addiction treatment, which he says often leads to undetected cognitive deficits in patients and poorly conceived treatment plans. Dr. Sharma points out that by using standard and accepted assessment tools, an organization such as Sovereign Health can, for example, uncover previously undetected cases of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and prevent inappropriate treatment planning.

Sovereign Health is pleased to announce the launch of a new article that’s now live on www.psychologytoday.com: “The Powerful Psychology Behind Cleanliness: How to stay organized – and reap the health benefits.” This article, which was written by Dr. Ralph Ryback and Courtney Lopresti and edited by Susan Logan-McCracken, explores the psychology of cleanliness and organization and why it makes individuals feel good.

Dr. Cullen Hardy has been selected for the 2016 Best of South Bend Award in the Psychologists category by the South Bend Award Program. Dr. Hardy's commitment to patient care and his impeccable reputation make him one of the most sought after psychologists, addiction specialists and psychological consultants in the region.

Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announces a new television interview on KMIR News in Palm Desert. The interview, which features Sovereign Health’s Chief Clinical Officer Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D., highlights Sovereign Health of Palm Desert’s new Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences (P.R.I.M.E.) program. This new program has been developed to provide a supportive and safe recovery environment designed to meet the specific issues facing men over the age of 40. The P.R.I.M.E program, which provides treatment for behavioral health and addiction disorders, creates a healing community that fosters recovery and promotes the transition to a sober lifestyle.

Richie Lewis, a former Major League Baseball Player, who has been fraught with depression ever since that incident of having injuries which deterred him from pursuing his baseball career after seven seasons in the big leagues, gets support from Deion Sanders who is a former college teammate of Lewis. Sanders who was in between tears in an interview with Dr. Phil Show expressed how Lewis has been influential to him being the best pitcher in the country and the life of their team.

Sovereign Health is hosting five continuing education (C.E.) events this month. These courses meet the qualifications for one hour of C.E. 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.

Goody Tickets co-owner Heather Goodman recently contributed to the Kansas City Autism Training Center. The donation made by GoodyTickets to the non-profit Kansas City Autism Training Center will help them continue their work of providing autism services, autism treatment programs, and the Astra day school to families in the Kansas City area. Donations like the one made by Goody Tickets allow the training center to directly impact the lives of children in the Autism spectrum.

Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of national behavioral health provider Sovereign Health, will give a sought-after presentation at the 2016 State of Recovery Conference. Dr. Sharma’s presentation, entitled, “Improving Outcomes, Increasing Value Through Institutional Development,” will take place on Thursday, July 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The presentation will guide attendees on how to identify the systems and processes required to help them build and expand their practices, treatment facilities or behavioral health systems, and how to create a sustainable infrastructure.

White River Academy (WRA), part of the Sovereign Health Group, has been selected for this year’s Best of Delta Award in the Schools category. The award, presented by the Delta Award program, is given to organizations that have made an impact in the community. White River Academy, a residential treatment center for adolescent boys, provides behavioral health services and educational opportunities for boys between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. The Delta Award program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Delta area.

With 20 years of experience helping youth cope with mental health issues, the Terrace Wellness Group believes it's time to change how mental health care is delivered to Canada's young people. Their solution? The new mental wellness app: snapclarity™.

Sovereign Health will soon open its doors to a new program at its Palm Desert facility. The Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences (P.R.I.M.E.) program is being developed to provide a supportive and safe recovery environment designed to meet the specific issues facing men over the age of 40. The P.R.I.M.E program, which provides treatment for behavioral health and addiction disorders, creates a healing community that fosters recovery and promotes the transition to a sober lifestyle.

Sovereign Health announces the publication of a new article in Psychology Today profiling its new Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity service being offered at Sovereign Health’s Rancho San Diego facility. The service, which was launched to meet the needs of the growing number of transgender youth, provides a safe and accepting treatment milieu for adolescents with a mental health or dual diagnosis who identify as gender diverse or transgender. The July/August edition of Psychology Today, on newsstands Tuesday, July 5, spotlights Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego’s Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity service that supports adolescents with nonconforming gender identity, while they receive treatment for primary substance abuse, dual diagnosis, eating disorder or mental health issues.

Sovereign Health of San Clemente is proud to announce the launch of Next Step, a new component of Sovereign Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Next Step offers patients individualized plans that focus on academic and career motivation, providing resources to help them re-enter the workforce. Sovereign Health counselors help patients assess their educational and career goals, build their resumes, and provide interview preparation. In addition, patients engage in life skill groups and workshops.

Sovereign Health of Fort Myers hosted a Food for Thought Luncheon, “Doing Business with the Government: Are You Getting Your Fair Share?”,  on June 2, 2016.  In conjunction with the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, SCORE nonprofit organization, and Florida Gulf Coast University, the luncheon offered over 40 local business owners the opportunity to better understand how they can work with local, state and federal governments to enhance their establishment within the community.  These luncheons, which began in February, are an excellent networking opportunity for local business people who want to have a stronger presence within the area.  Keith Vautherot, Marketing Coordinator with Sovereign Health of Fort Myers, gave a presentation about the behavioral health and addiction treatment services that Sovereign provides to the community.