The only reason to join my meetup is if you're someone who wants to know as much as possible about bipolar disorder, especially in regards to how best to thrive with our disorder. I come armed with numerous thorough, expensive and informative Psychiatric textbooks, a few Clinical Psychology Textbooks, as well as numerous excellent books on Bipolar Disorder, which you will have full access to once you join the group. The books alone are worth thousands of dollars. Then I also add to the mix profe …

… Indeed, health is best understood in terms of a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors rather than purely in biological terms.[1] This is in contrast to the traditional, reductionist biomedical model of medicine that suggests every disease process can be explained in terms of an underlying deviation from normal function such as a pathogen, genetic or developmental abnormality, or injury.[2] The concept is used in fields such as medicine, nursing, health psychology and socio …

… Indeed, health is best understood in terms of a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors rather than purely in biological terms.[1] This is in contrast to the traditional, reductionist biomedical model of medicine that suggests every disease process can be explained in terms of an underlying deviation from normal function such as a pathogen, genetic or developmental abnormality, or injury.[2] The concept is used in fields such as medicine, nursing, health psychology and socio …

When I was living in SF, I started a Therapist Happy Hour because most of my friends are therapists and it was an opportunity to see everyone. But, what I realized is that so much actually happened in the happy hour. We told one another about jobs coming available, good training to go to (and ones to avoid) and referrals for those in private practice. At this point, I know about 50 amazing therapists and love the idea of great people meeting, connecting and creating community. I hope you come ou …

Hi! This meetup group is for young (Approx : 22-35) LGBT mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, etc.) to network, make friends and support each other. Students getting their Master's/PhD's/MD's in these fields are also welcome of course. Its a pretty open group, anyone interested can join! There will be social mixers, movie nites, educational events and much more! Suggestions are always welcome, so anything you want the group to do, is possible.

… (Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Community Specific Professionals)

WELCOME to the Separation and Divorce Legal Issues   Meet other local people coping with a separation or divorce for discussion and support.  All men and women that have gone through or are going through the process of a separation or divorce are invited to share their experiences and challenges and also to get their legal questions answered in a comfortable environment.   Jacqueline Harounian, a knowledgeable and compassionate law partner at Great Neck matrimonial and family law firm will le …

… D in Clinical and Health Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine /Yeshiva University in 2007 and her Masters in Development Psychology from Columbia University in 2000. She has been practicing CBT since 2001, has appeared on National Television as a Behavior Expert and been published extensively on various topics

… It is not a clinical or otherwise formal or informal therapy venue. For that, we encourage interested members to partner with their therapists to identify appropriate support groups. The group is not affiliated with any group, company, organization or association. In the Fall of 2011, we will meet twice a month for an hour and 15 minutes (on Thursday evenings) in Jersey City near St. Peter's College in a private location. Light refreshments will be served.  Further details are forthcoming based …