Northern California Psychiatric Society

NCPS is saddened to hear of the mass shooting that took place this morning at the Valley Transportation Authority yard in San Jose. Our hearts go out to all impacted by this devastating event. If you are suffering or need help supporting loved ones or children, you can find crisis help and coping resources at https://www.psychiatry.org/pat/coping-after-disaster-trauma

NCPS is thrilled to see Juneteenth recognized as a federal holiday. Take a moment to learn about Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth", and her decades-long fight to make Juneteenth a U.S. Holiday. https://www.npr.org//how-juneteenth-became-national-holiday

Passing along a resource for convenient live stream CME. Register now to participate in a livestream webinar on Facebook, Twitter or Youtube. Thursday, May 27th at 7:00 PM ET/ 4:00 PM PT Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3uwYt7E

NCPS joins the APA's filing of an Amicus Brief in Wit v. United Behavioral Health; Calls for Putting Patient Care Before Insurance Company Profit. See the full press release here https://bit.ly/3f1NLRt

"I finally got to hug and work a puzzle with my grandma". During Mental Health Awareness Month we recognize that most of us have suffered separation from people and activities we love for well over a year. What have you been able to do now that you are fully vaccinated?

Everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity. It is important to know that identifying as LGBTQ+ is NOT a mental illness or disorder. However, many LGBTQ+ people experience mental health struggles. For more information and resources, visit Mental Health America's website at https://bit.ly/3vsuUnt

Yesterday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is distributing $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding the largest aggregate amount of funding to date for its mental health and substance use block grant programs. The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) Program and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Program (SABG) will disperse $1.5 billion each to states and territories (with the latter also awarding money to a tribe). Read the full press release at https://www.hhs.gov//hhs-announces-3-billion-in-american-r

NCPS recognizes that Maternal Mental Health Matters and supports World Maternal Mental Health Day, today, May 5th. Call on the UN and the World Health Assembly to recognize this important day to help unmask the stigma and make maternal mental health care available to all. More info at https://bit.ly/2RxmBbx #maternalMHmatters

NCPS Annual Silver Sponsor, Traditions Behavioral Health, has career opportunities to join their partnership-focused psychiatry team. Consider joining one of the largest single groups providing psychiatric services in our state. Learn more at https://jobs.lever.co/tbhcare

Today is World Maternal Health Day! Join an important conversation happening now @TheBlueDotProject https://fb.watch/5iP3lWYcXc/

Please see this helpful resource: Helping Families Support Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Children https://nccc.georgetown.edu/documents/LGBT_Brief.pdf

For Pride Month, NCPS Member Dr. Ron Holt shares his co-authored PRIDE coloring book, full of beautiful designs and pictures ready to be colored in, accompanied by inspirational quotes, affirmations and mandalas, reminding us that unity, strength and healing come when we embrace our diversity. You may access the book for download here: https://bit.ly/2T3pYI8

Congratulations to the following NCPS members recently awarded the designations of APA Fellow (FAPA) or APA Distinguished Fellow (DFAPA) at the 65th Convocation Ceremony during the APA's Annual Meeting. Fellows awarded: Dr. Miles Driscoll and Dr. Jaqueline Sergie. Distinguished Fellows awarded: Dr. Noorulain Aqeel, Dr. Sallie DeGolia, Dr. Anna Glezer, Dr. Margo Leahy, Dr. Zorica Ljaljevic, Dr. Michael McGee and Dr. Charles Saldanha. You may view a recording of the convocation ceremony at https://bit.ly/3nQVuV5

NCPS Annual Silver Sponsor, @americanprofessionalagency shares a resource and strategy checklist on ‘The Nuts and Bolts of Reopening Your Practice After COVID-19. Access this and other helpful risk management resources at https://www.americanprofessional.com/telehealth-and-the-co/

NCPS Annual Gold Partner, @PRMSprograms announces: Earn triple donations in May! Refer a colleague to PRMS and earn a $150 donation to the mental health organization of your choice. Learn more and start referring at www.PRMS.com/Refer

Don't suffer alone. visit @thebluedotproject or https://www.thebluedotproject.org/aboutfor resources. #MMHWeek2021 #MakingOverMotherhood #MentalHealthMonth

Don't Miss the NCPS DEI Career Panel This Saturday 2/20! Join us in a panel discussion with leaders in the field that identify as minority or underrepresented as they share their career path journeys in psychiatry with personal and professional narratives. Ask questions, share experiences and network with one another during this engaging event. To RSVP, visit https://ncps.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D157%26reset%3D1

NCPS would like to thank Traditions Behavioral Health for their 2021 Annual Silver Sponsorship and for sharing their career opportunities with our members.

Take advantage of Member Appreciation Pricing for our 60th Annual NCPS Meeting and Scientific Program on March 12-14. Join from the comfort of your home for this shortened, multi-day virtual CME conference. Register today at http://bit.ly/NCPS_VC21. #NCPS #APA

NCPS would like to thank the American Professional Agency, Inc. for their 2021 Annual Silver Sponsorship and providing professional liability insurance options to our members.

Join @ncpsychiaticsociety and @PRMSprograms @prms this Thurs, Feb 11 at 5:30 pm PST, for a Virtual Presentation on What Would You Do? A Real World Scenario-Based Risk Management Webinar. Register today http://bit.ly/PRMS_0221. #NCPS #APA

Join the NCPS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a panel discussion with leaders in the field that identify as minority or underrepresented as they share their career path journeys in psychiatry with personal and professional narratives. Ask questions, share experiences and network with one another during this engaging event. To RSVP, visit https://ncps.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D157%26reset%3D1

NCPS would like to thank the California Correctional Health Care Services for their 2021 Annual Sponsorship and for sharing their career opportunities with our members. #CCHCS

Our Annual Gold Partner @PRMSprograms has a great blog this month on World Patient Safety Day and the 2020 theme of 'safe health workers, safe patients'. Find it here https://bit.ly/2JkfrDB

Exhibitor Expo closes today! Last chance to visit for information & resources on practice management, patient care and career opportunities. https://ncps.org/expo2020 @PRMSprograms @SutterHealth @TBHcare

NCPS thanks our Fall Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors for their support. Virtual Exhibit Expo is still open through October 10th. Take a look! https://ncps.org/expo2020 @PRMSprograms @SutterHealth @TBHcare

48 hours until the NCPS 2020 Fall Conference on Psychopharmacology & Telepsychiatry Updates! Check Out the great lineup of Speakers! Register today https://bit.ly/3lmlbv3. #NCPS #APA

Join NCPS this Saturday for their 2020 Fall Conference on Psychopharmacology & Telepsychiatry Updates! Check Out the great lineup of Speakers! Register today https://bit.ly/3lmlbv3. #NCPS #APA

Join NCPS for their 2020 Fall Conference on Psychopharmacology & Telepsychiatry Updates on Saturday, October 3, 2020! Gain insights from Dr. Henry Nasrallah on When Managing First-Episode Psychosis, Psychiatrists Must Behave Like Cardiologists. Register today https://bit.ly/3lmlbv3. #NCPS #APA

Last chance to register for a FREE Virtual Presentation on Nature's Healing Benefits with speaker Darlene DeRose, MPPM, MA on today at 5:30 pm PDT. Register today https://bit.ly/3la7tv2. #NCPS #APA

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Don't suffer in silence. 1-800-273-TALK

Join @ncpsychiaticsociety for a FREE Virtual Presentation on Nature's Healing Benefits with speaker Darlene DeRose, MPPM, MA on Thurs, Sept 10 at 5:30 pm PDT. Register today https://bit.ly/3la7tv2. #NCPS #APA

Mark your calendars! NCPS is excited to bring our Annual Fall Conference directly to you at home on Sat, Oct 3rd. We plan to make this an engaging CME event and connect while learning about timely and relevant updates in psychopharmacology and telepsychiatry. Register today https://bit.ly/3lmlbv3. #NCPS #APA

Register today for @ncpsychiaticsociety FREE Virtual Presentation on Nature's Healing Benefits with speaker Darlene DeRose, MPPM, MA on Thurs, Sept 10 at 5:30 pm PDT. Register today https://bit.ly/3la7tv2. #NCPS #APA #MayoClinicConnect #StanfordMed20 #UCSF