Study Demonstrates Reduced Youth Violence and Improved School Success and Mental Health Through School Based Mental Health Services

Study Demonstrates Reduced Youth Violence and Improved School Success and Mental Health Through School Based Mental Health Services

Evidence is emerging that school-based mental health services are an effective and cost efficient way to improve school performance and mental health and reduce behavioral problems. To assess the effectiveness of school based mental health (SBMH) services to provide these outcomes in students, a five year study was conducted in a rural school district. From the 2001 to the 2002 school year, students participating in SBMH had significantly improved school attendance (from approximately 4600 to 4200 days absent). This project demonstrated that school based mental health services improved student well-being, behavior and school success, while showing a significant decrease in the initial presenting mental health symptoms, violence and other behavior problems at home and at school.

(PRWEB) October 11, 2004

In a time when resources are scarce and problems are many, professionals are choosing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes related to services. Evidence is emerging that school-based mental health services are an effective and cost efficient way to improve school performance and mental health and reduce behavioral problems. To assess the effectiveness of school based mental health (SBMH) services to provide these outcomes in students from Pre-K - 12th grades, Robert Schmidt, MA and Kathryn Seifert, Ph. D. collaborated on the evaluation of outcomes for a SBMH program for a mid-Atlantic rural school district.

The project began in 1999 after a Federal grant was awarded to the school district. The children's scores on the Devereaux, BASC, CARE and several school measures such as absenteeism, disciplinary referrals, and suspensions were measured from the beginning of services and at the beginning and end of each school year. Youth were referred to the project from teachers, guidance counselors, parents, student self-referrals and other agencies such as the Departments of Social Services and Juvenile Services of which resulted in 1,247 SBMH referrals during a five-year period.

From 1999 to 2004, 36% of these students were referred because of symptoms of depression, 26% because of family problems, and 24% because of behavior problems. There were 84 referrals to the program in 1999, compared to 437 students in 2002 and 239 students in 2003. Peak referral times were consistently observed during the months of October and February. Youth in the transition years of sixth and ninth grades were referred to the program most often. More Caucasian females participated in the project than any other ethnic/gender group. In 2000, 2,132 mental health sessions were provided, in contrast to an amazing 15,763 sessions during the 2003/04 school year.

A group of one hundred thirty-two students who participated in the program showed significantly improved attitudes toward teachers and school, decreased mental health symptoms, and increased self-esteem after one year of services. From the 2001 to the 2002 school year, students participating in SBMH had significantly improved school attendance (from approximately 4600 to 4200 days absent). One hundred seventy-eight students had a significant (49%) decrease in disciplinary referrals and violence related disciplinary referrals from the 2001 to the 2002 school year. One hundred thirty-four participants had a significant decrease (54%) in suspensions from school. Parents of 103 students reported that their children were having significantly fewer problems after receiving services. Ninety-nine youth self-reported significantly improved commitment to school, interpersonal relationships and self-esteem, as well as fewer stress related problems. Two hundred fifty students reported significantly reduced school maladjustment and clinical maladjustment and improved attitudes toward parents and emotional well-being.

This project demonstrated that school based mental health services improved student well-being, behavior and school success, while showing a significant decrease in the initial presenting mental health symptoms, violence and other behavior problems at home and at school. Although these services and study enter into it? s sixth year and is on-going, other school-based mental health services must be provided, expanded, and studied. This project provides a framework for improved student health/success and decreased school violence while positively enhancing the community of which we live, work and play.

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The Vitamin C Foundation Announces the Publication of the Book, Practicing Medicine Without A License? The Story of the Linus Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease

The Vitamin C Foundation Announces the Publication of the Book, Practicing Medicine Without A License? The Story of the Linus Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease

Practicing Medicine Without A License? The Story of the Linus Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease, copyright 2008 by Owen Fonorow with Sally Snyder Jewell will be available from the Foundation in March 2008. This book by the co-founder of the Vitamin C Foundation covers the greater than 50-year history of the vitamin C theory of heart disease as well as the 12-year history of a therapy for cardiovascular disease invented by the American scientist, Linus Pauling. The book publication coincides with the commemorative Linus Pauling stamp to be introduced on March 6, 2008 as part of the U. S. Postal Service's new American Scientists stamps.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 29, 2008

Heart patients who decided to follow Linus Pauling's advice recovered in approximately 30 days, and many experienced significant relief in as little as 10 days. The recoveries only occurred after these former patients adopted the Pauling-therapy, usually without their doctor's knowledge or consent.

A common theme in the book is that these brave souls who adopted the Pauling-therapy quickly ended their pain and suffering, just as Linus Pauling predicted. In case after case, recovery occurred soon after the individual abandoned the "old" cardiology and embarked on what was at the time a little-traveled path into the world of orthomolecular medicine. When they strayed from the Pauling path, their disease returned.

Each incredible but true story is told through the eyes of a former heart patient. Some of the cases selected for inclusion in the book have now spanned more than 10 years. Several of these recoveries occurred in patients who had been barely able to arise from their "death" beds. The named individuals are not seeking publicity, but they are willing to meet with reporters and discuss their individual cases and medical histories.

Practicing Medicine Without A License? contains the specific detailed vitamin C and lysine dosage recommendations made by the twice Nobel prize-winning scientist. These recommendations have helped thousands of heart patients overcome their disease. The book also explores the reasons why Linus Pauling's therapy may not work in some cases.

The word "orthomolecular" was coined by Linus Pauling to represent "right molecules," or nontoxic nutritional substances in dosages much larger than the RDA. The book could have been appropriately titled, Chronic Scurvy, which is a more accurate description of the cardiovascular disease process.

The book publication coincides with the commemorative Linus Pauling stamp to be introduced on March 6, 2008 as part of the U. S. Postal Service's new American Scientists stamps.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Owen Fonorow graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. He is retired from AT&T Bell Laboratories in Naperville, Illinois and teaches college-level computer science. In 1996, shortly after Linus Pauling died, Owen co-founded of the Houston-based non-profit Vitamin C Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to fund vitamin C research and to help educate the public about the many health benefits of vitamin C.

Sally Jewell has worked in writing and editing in both the legal and medical arenas for over 30 years. Sally became acquainted with Owen Fonorow and the Vitamin C Foundation when her husband was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome and has worked with them closely since that time in the advancement of information regarding the Pauling protocol for heart disease.

The first-ever Vitamin C Foundation Book will be available first in hard cover (ISBN 978-0-9816152-0-2) in late March or early April 2008. The soft cover edition is scheduled to become available in June 2008. The book will also be translated into other languages and available in audio-book (MP3) format.

See www. vitaminCfoundation. org for pricing and ordering details.

Advance copies are available for members of the media and recognized book reviewers.

CONTACTS

 Sally Jewell
 (502) 554-1695

 Mike Till
 (800) 894-9025
 (281) 443-3634

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Leslie Saunders, President of Saunders Benefits Advisory, Serves in Host Committee for 2010 Women in Business National Conference

Leslie Saunders, President of Saunders Benefits Advisory, Serves in Host Committee for 2010 Women in Business National Conference

Saunders Benefits Advisory is the only WBE/DBE insurance agency to be certified in United Certification Programs in all 50 states, 240 airports and nationally by the WBENC. Founder and President Leslie Saunders is one of the host committee members for the 2010 Women in Business Conference scheduled for June 22-24 in Baltimore. This conference brings together women-owned businesses and corporate procurement officers from companies seeking to do business with WBEs. Saunders is an active advocate in promoting WBE/DBE firms and helps other women - and minority-owned businesses make important business connections.

Lutz, FL (PRWEB) June 10, 2010

Leslie Saunders, president of Saunders Benefits Advisory (http://www. saundersbenefits. com), will join more than 2,500 women’s business enterprises (WBEs) and corporations that will convene in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC (http://www. wbenc. org)) 11th Annual Women in Business Conference and Business Fair from June 22 -24, 2010. Leslie Saunders is a member of the event’s host committee of the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO (http://www. wbenc. org/wib2010/)) and will participate in the Conference and Fair at Booth # 826 and in MatchMaker meetings.

Saunders Benefits Advisory (http://www. saundersbenefits. com), a full-service benefits consulting firm with more than 25 years of experience in helping businesses navigate the challenges of the changing healthcare environment and offer affordable and meaningful benefits to employees, is the only woman-owned WBE/DBE insurance agency to be certified in United Certification Programs in all 50 states, 240 airports and nationally by the WBENC.

Saunders notes, “The Women in Business Conference is the largest event of its kind in the nation. It provides a great opportunity for corporate procurement officers and certified women-owned businesses and service providers to connect and conduct business in a single event. Companies seeking to do business with WBEs will find tremendous opportunities to make the right connections and fast track business contracts.”

Each year, millions of dollars in business deals are struck at the conference as more than 350 talented WBEs and Fortune 500 companies meet through Business Fair exhibits, MatchMaker meetings and networking events. “We will be meeting with numerous corporate purchasing and HR executives to discuss our portfolio of employee benefits solutions and additional voluntary benefits products like Pet Insurance and our Employee Purchasing Program throughout the conference,” adds Saunders.

WBENC is the leading advocate for, and authority on, women’s businesses as suppliers to the world’s major fortune 1000 corporations. WBENC and its fourteen regional partners like WPEO are the only organizations bringing corporations and women’s business enterprises together with the goal of generating business, with 250 of the world’s most prestigious brands as its Corporate Members, and nearly 10,000 WBENC-certified WBEs.

WBENC Certification is gaining global momentum as a gold standard of certification which is being replicated around the world and relied upon by major corporations in finding and selecting qualified women’s businesses. WPEO helps women business owners access local, national, and international opportunities.

About Saunders Benefits Advisory: Saunders Benefits Advisory is a full-service benefits consulting firm with more than 25 years of experience in helping businesses of all sizes navigate the challenges of the changing healthcare environment and offer affordable and meaningful benefits to employees. Saunders Benefits Advisory is the only woman-owned WBE/DBE insurance agency to be certified in United Certification Programs in all 50 states and nationally by the WBENC. Services provided by Saunders Benefits Advisory include Group Insurance Plans, Employee Benefits Support Services, Third-party Administration, Eligibility Audits, Compliance Training & Administration, Actuarial Review, COBRA Alternatives, Concierge Services, Employee Wellness, Leave of Absence Management, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance and Employee Purchasing Programs. Visit http://www. saundersbenefits. com (http://www. saundersbenefits. com).

About WPEO: The WPEO is a regional affiliate of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses and third party certification organization. The mission of the WPEO is to increase access to business opportunities for WBEs. Our programs develop skills and knowledge for WBEs, advocate in the public and private sectors, foster relationships between WBEs, corporations and the government, and provide certification services. WPEO provides full-service, third-party certification to women entrepreneurs in the New York and D. C. regions.

About WBENC: The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the leading advocate for, and authority on, Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) as suppliers and vendors to the nation's corporations. Founded in 1997, WBENC is also the nation’s leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with WBENC certification accepted by more than 1,000 corporations, representing America’s most prestigious brands, as well as government entities at the state and local levels. Throughout the year, WBENC and its RPOs provide opportunities for interactions between more than 250 member corporations and nearly 10,000 certified WBEs at business building events and other forums. WBENC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks and accepts donations from corporations, foundations and individuals that support its mission and programs. For more information, please go to www. wbenc. org

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New Website Provides 10 Natural Treatments For Hemorrhoids

New Website Provides 10 Natural Treatments For Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids-treatment. net launches a website to help hemorrhoid sufferers get hemorrhoid relief using natural methods.

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

For most people, hemorrhoid treatment means pain, expensive medication, and possibly even surgery. However, more and more people are looking for natural ways to cure their hemorrhoid problem.

Natural home remedies for hemorrhoid treatment has several advantages over other types of hemorrhoid treatments. Consider these facts:
Hemorrhoid surgery is very expensive, and a botched surgery can create even more problems. Over-the-counter creams and medications may temporarily solve the hemorrhoid problem, but they do nothing to address the underlying causes of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid medications often include unpleasant side-effects.

Who is Most Susceptible to Hemorrhoids?

Over 50% of American adults will suffer from a hemorrhoid at some point in their life. In particular, overweight or obese people, pregnant women, and middle aged people are at higher risk for hemorrhoids than others.

Furthermore, hemorrhoids are often a side-effect of the Western diet, which all too often includes many highly processed foods, too much sodium, and not enough water. Highly processed foods, such as fast food, have become a mainstay of the average American's diet. However, these foods do not contain enough dietary fiber, and without fiber, stool is much harder to pass. As a result, many Americans find themselves straining during a bowel movement, triggering a hemorrhoid to form.

Processed foods are packed with sodium, which in turn makes blood vessels swell throughout the body. Swollen blood vessels near the anus can easily become a hemorrhoid.

Plenty of water keeps stool soft and easy to pass. Without enough water, stools become dry, compacted, and difficult to pass.

By reducing processed foods, such as chips, candies, canned foods, cereals, white breads, salty snack foods, and fast food, while increasing intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, many people have cured their recurrent hemorrhoids without having to rely upon more invasive treatment methods. Furthermore, a change in diet can also help the hemorrhoid patient to lose weight, feel better about themselves, and enjoy an increase in energy – an added bonus that comes with an improved diet.

Ten Ways to Treat Hemorrhoids Naturally

Going to the doctor with a hemorrhoid, especially if he or she tells you that the real problem is simply a lack of fiber or fluid, can be very embarrassing. Sites such as Hemorrhoids-Treatment. net are making it easier for people to cure their hemorrhoids without having to seek the help of a doctor.

Besides the dietary changes mentioned above, people can soothe and even cure hemorrhoids with a number of other natural methods. All of these methods will help the hemorrhoid patient improve his or her situation, relieve pain, and pass stools more easily.

People can take responsibility for their own health and cure their hemorrhoids without expensive medication by utilizing the information contained on Hemorrhoids-Treatment. net and similar sites. If you suffer from hemorrhoids, you owe it to yourself to investigate natural ways of curing hemorrhoids and stopping their recurrence.

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From Improving Cash Flow to Maximizing Profits: WikiCFO Provides Controllers, CFO's With New Online Community

From Improving Cash Flow to Maximizing Profits: WikiCFO Provides Controllers, CFO's With New Online Community

A new online community, WikiCFO (www. wikicfo. com), has been established for Controllers and CFO's of entrepreneurial companies to share business best practice ideas for improving cash flow and maximizing profits. WikiCFO also allows users to post their ideas in the areas of banking, cash flow management, factoring services, developing financial projections, information technology, payroll profit improvements and others.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 27, 2007

A new online community, WikiCFO (http://www. wikicfo. com (http://www. wikicfo. com)), has been established for Controllers and CFO's of entrepreneurial companies to share business best practice ideas for improving cash flow (http://wikicfo. com) and maximizing profits (http://wikicfo. com).

WikiCFO also allows users to post their ideas in the areas of banking, cash flow management, factoring services, developing financial projections, information technology, payroll profit improvements and others. Business best practice ideas (http://www. wikicfo. com) currently posted at WikiCFO address how to collect accounts receivable; how to evaluate and renew an employee health insurance plan; mining the balance sheet for working capital; and how to control annual audit fees. Other Wikis examine areas such as exit planning, factoring, how to manage inventory and preparing a flash report.

The "how-to" manual of business best practice ideas for entrepreneurial companies, WikiCFO allows users to post their ideas on how to avoid additional insurance premiums (http://www. wikicfo. com/Wiki/AllPages. aspx); creating cash flow projections (http://www. wikicfo. com/Wiki/AllPages. aspx); managing inventory (http://www. wikicfo. com/Wiki/AllPages. aspx); preparing an investor package (http://www. wikicfo. com/Wiki/AllPages. aspx); and how to detect the warning signs of a company in trouble (http://www. wikicfo. com/Wiki/AllPages. aspx).

"With Sarbanes-Oxley and corporate reform, much of the attention has focused on the needs of CFO's and controllers at large, publicly-held organizations," says Jim Wilkinson, founder of WikiCFO. "The needs of controllers and CFO's at smaller, entrepreneurial businesses have for the most part gone ignored. There's a real vacuum out there."

Like other Wikis, WikiCFO's "open editing" feature allows users to create and edit any entry as well as suggest a Wiki to suit their needs. The website also boasts the day's Top Five Wikis.

Besides contributions from controllers and chief financial officers, WikiCFO accepts content from bankers, insurance and human resource professionals and other experts.

"We like to think of WikiCFO as a clearinghouse of business best practices for those charged with bringing value to a company, particularly in the areas of improving profits and cash flow," says Wilkinson.

He adds the expanded role of today's chief financial officer and controller has driven WikiCFO's content beyond traditional accounting issues.

"The days of a CFO or controller focusing exclusively on accounting are long gone," Wilkinson says.

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Thyme Savvy: Three Years and Still Cooking

Thyme Savvy: Three Years and Still Cooking

Thyme Savvy, Wisconsin’s first meal assembly business celebrates its third birthday this month. Thyme Savvy has helped hundreds of area families find a cost-effective, family meal alternative to restaurant and pre-packaged food while saving time and money.

Brookfield, WI (PRWEB) September 15, 2006

Thyme Savvy, Wisconsin’s first meal assembly business celebrates its third birthday this month. Thyme Savvy has helped hundreds of area families find a cost-effective, family meal alternative to restaurant and pre-packaged food while saving time and money.

During the month of September, Thyme Savvy will be holding a drawing for registered clients to win Packer’s tickets, sides, meals and complimentary assembly as a "thank you" to its clients.

Butcher fresh meat is just one of the many benefits of Thyme Savvy. No longer worry about what to make for dinner, the shopping list or lines at the grocery store. In about an hour, clients assemble their dinners according to how they like them, or have Thyme Savvy prepare the meals and customers simply pick up their dinners.

About Thyme Savvy

Thyme Savvy buys in bulk and passes the savings on to clients, as little as $2.50 per serving. With two affordable portions options, Thyme Savvy is sure to fit your family’s appetite and budget. The 4-6 serving meals are only $15 and the 2-3 serving meals cost $10. Hosts of private parties can also receive their meals for free with a party of 13 guests.

A different menu every month is offered, bringing variety to your family’s dinner table. Thyme Savvy's goal is to give clients more quality time to spend with their family and to provide meals to help building healthy eating habits to last a life time.

Registration is required at least 2 days in advance of a session, at www. ThymeSavvy. com or call 262.790.9255 for convenient evening and weekend session dates and times. For more information, please visit www. ThymeSavvy. com.

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IPCPR Urges Common Sense by Vermont Lawmakers

IPCPR Urges Common Sense by Vermont Lawmakers

The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association today urged Vermont legislators to use common sense when considering an extreme tightening of the state's current smoking ban which has been in place since 1987. The proposal now before the legislature includes the banning of smoking in tobacco shops and other such adult oriented locations.

Montpelier, VT (PRWEB) April 22, 2009

The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association today urged Vermont legislators to use common sense when considering an extreme tightening of the state's current smoking ban, which has been in place since 1987.

The proposal, now before the legislature, includes the banning of smoking in tobacco shops and other such adult oriented locations.

"No one goes into a tobacco store without expecting to encounter secondhand smoke," said Chris McCalla, legislative director of IPCPR. "These are adults-only workplaces whose air quality falls within the safe levels of air quality established by OSHA - the Occupational Health and Safety Administration."

McCalla urged Vermont legislators to be reasonable in their deliberations of the issue.

"We believe no smoking ban should be legislated and that it should be left up to business owners to determine whether or not smoking would be permitted in their establishments. However, the Vermont smoking ban - which has served the state and its citizens for nearly a quarter-century - is strong enough to satisfy the demands of any reasonable employee who desires a smoke free workplace while respecting the rights of others," McCalla said.

McCalla pointed out that most tobacco shops are mom-and-pop operations, small businesses that employ neighborhood workers and generate sales and income taxes for state coffers.

"If the right to smoke a cigar, pipe or other tobacco product in the controlled environment of a cigar store is legislated away, then these same lawmakers will be voting to eliminate these businesses and the jobs and taxes that go with them," McCalla added.

"Premium hand-made cigars are celebratory and special. Pipes are calming and reflective. Both are more like hobbies than habits and use of neither is aimed at children. We are a unique industry enjoying the sale and use of legal products. As long as we respect the rights of others as they should respect ours, we should be allowed to stay in business instead of being deprived of our livelihood through unreasonable legislation," he said.

Contact:
Tony Tortorici
678/493-0313

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