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“PT Life” Newsletter

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National Award Received

Project Transition was the recipient of the Lilly Reintegration Award for its innovative studies and program activities related to health, wellness, and psychiatric recovery. Dr. Crabtree, our Medical Director, accepted the award at a ceremony in Atlanta.

National Presentations

“Unmasking Hidden Dangers in Psychiatric Treatment: Obesity, the Metabolic Syndrome, and Premature Death” was presented by Dr. Crabtree to attendees of the national conference of National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), Minneapolis, MN.

Dr. Crabtree’s work in the area of health risk vulnerabilities and psychiatric treatment was also featured in a presentation at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in New York City.

Paul Keisling, MSW, our Executive Director, was a guest speaker at the national conference of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Pittsburgh, PA. He spoke about coping strategies related to the self-management of psychiatric problems.

Provider Association Presentation

Dr. Crabtree presented to fellow members of the American Residential Treatment Association (ARTA) in Stockbridge, MA. The topic addressed health risk vulnerabilities of persons with persistent psychiatric problems, as well as therapeutic community interventions.

Article Published

An interview with Dr. Gomberg, our Chestnut Hill Medical Director, appeared in The Compass, a publication of New Directions. The topic, “Meds are Not Enough”, explored the roles of integrative healing and the mind/body connection in psychiatric recovery.

State Conference Presentations

Paul Keisling, MSW, presented “Psychiatric Recovery Management” to the Pennsylvania state conference of National Association of Social Workers in Pittsburgh.

Paul also presented to members of Pennsylvania Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PAPSRS) about the design and implementation of a psychiatric recovery workshop series.

Regional Presentations

Several NAMI chapters in PA and NJ invited Dr. Crabtree to discuss health risks affecting many persons with enduring psychiatric difficulties and the role of wellness in recovery.

At a meeting hosted by a NAMI chapter (Delaware County, PA), several members of Project Transition joined Dr. Crabtree for an interactive discussion about the needs, goals, and family member concerns of persons with persistent psychiatric problems.

Paul Keisling, MSW, was the guest speaker of the Philadelphia chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. He addressed the topic of strategies for anticipating and coping with psychiatric stressors.

Radio Appearance

Scott Johnston, M.Ed., our Director of Program Development, was the featured guest on a program about the treatment and recovery of persons with psychiatric problems and coexisting drug/alcohol addiction (WDVR-FM).