A monthly behavioral health newsletter by David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Welcome to the 10th anniversary of Tips and Topics (TNT). Perhaps this is your first edition as a new reader or your 100 edition as a longtime reader. Either way, enjoy this anniversary edition……and my party hat!
Vol. 10, No. 12 February 2013 In This Issue SAVVY and SKILLS - Dr. Mee-Lee's Clichés and what they mean in clinical work and systems change SOUL - First steps - from baby to toddler; and a request reminder for the 10th anniversary … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 11 February 2013 In This Issue SAVVY - What are therapeutic communities (TC) today? SKILLS - How to individualize treatment in TCs SOUL - Celebrating ten years SHARING SOLUTIONS - See the movie and read the … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 10 January 2013 In This Issue SAVVY - Integrated and Collaborative Care improves care and costs SKILLS - Why physicians, clinicians and counselors struggle to integrate and collaborate SOUL - A father's … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 9 December 2012 In This Issue SAVVY - Lessons to be learned from gun control in Australia and California SKILLS - A biopsychosocial view of guns and violence SOUL - Ranting and cultural competence SHARING SOLUTIONS - … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 8 November 2012 In This Issue SAVVY - Alternate terms for "Relapse"; ASAM's definition of relapse SKILLS - How to deal with substance use in residential treatment settings SOUL - When not being chosen was good! Welcome to the … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 7 October 2012 In This Issue SAVVY - "Relapse" revisited and reconsidered SKILLS - Dealing with substance use in treatment and Deleting "resistance"? SOUL - Who has influenced you and how did they get there? SUCCESS STORY and … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 6 September 2012 In This Issue SAVVY - READERS' REACTIONS: Comments on SAVVY, July 2012 SKILLS - Pilot test small changes and banish waiting lists SOUL - We need a new party - The Compromise Party Welcome. I'm glad you could … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 5 August 2012 In This Issue SAVVY & SKILLS - Mindfulness from the "mother of mindfulness research" SOUL - Lessons from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Welcome everyone to the August edition of Tips and Topics (TNT). Thanks … [Continue reading]
Vol. 10, No. 4 July 2012 In This Issue SAVVY - The Affordable Care Act, Healthcare Reform and the CASA Report (not good news) SKILLS & STUMP THE SHRINK- How to decide when to change the level of care? SOUL - Maria - inspiring … [Continue reading]
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