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PRACTICE GUIDELINES & RESOURCES
  1. The APA (American Psychiatric Association) Practice Guidelines. 

  2. NIMH (National Institutes of Mental Health) Mental Health Topics - fact sheets on mental illnesses for the public (at www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/) that include practice guidelines.

  3. The Effective Health Care Program - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services; reviews and synthesizes published and unpublished scientific evidence and compiles the findings and translates them into a variety of useful formats for different stakeholders.

  4. Practice Guidelines for Group Psychotherapy, a cross-theoretical guide to developing and leading psychotherapy groups.- American Group Psychotherapy Association

  5. Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI), MGH Department of Psychiatry - Links to mental health support programs and services, treatment providers, and advocacy assistance across the United States and in Massachusetts. http://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/research/resourcelab.aspx?id=15

  6. Hoarding Resources
    --From Boston University School of Social Work

  7. "Borderline and Narcissistic Disorders: Practical Management" Robert S. Abernethy III, M.D. - Social Service Grand Rounds Presentation, January 20, 2005.

  8. AAFP Guideline for the Detection & Management of Post-Myocardial Infarction Depression - MGH Community News, March 2009

  9. President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health Website - MGH Community News, July 2002

  10. Joining Forces; Caring for our Returning Military - Four 30-minute videos (can be viewed online) designed for those responding to the health care needs of our returning military, to assist you in understanding what they and their family members have experienced and to support you in discussing that experience with them. Of particular emphasis are those conditions that may not be immediately evident: mild traumatic brain injury, PTSD and depression. Excellent links page also. (CE's offered- can petition NASW to apply towards required SW CEUs.)

  11. For Staff - training on discussing surrendering driving privileges: Driving Transitions with Older Adults- Online Course - MGH Community News, October 2009

  12. Compassion Fatigue, Caring for Ourselves While Caring For Others:   Part 1   Part 2  - MGH Community News, 2001

NEWSLETTERS

  1. Website to Visit:   Medscape
    --Sign-up here for their weekly e-mail update of current psychiatric research.

  2. Harvard Mental Health Letter- Website

 

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