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ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today released the fourth edition of The Pennsylvania Journal on Positive Approaches. DHS’ Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services recently began publishing the journal again for the first time in more than 20 years.
People with the dual diagnoses of an intellectual disability/autism and a co-occurring mental illness often face challenges for true inclusion in their communities and require appropriate services and supports. The Pennsylvania Journal on Positive Approaches aims to improve lives by providing supports and services to people with dual diagnosis and communicating timely resources and advancements to professionals and supporters.
“Our goal at DHS is to serve more people in their communities, and we want those services to be the best that they can be. With the Pennsylvania Journal on Positive Approaches, we are providing the most recent research and resources for people with dual diagnosis to live an everyday life,” said Secretary Teresa Miller. “We are excited to publish this latest edition of the Journal and look forward to the services improvements and the research it inspires.”
Governor Tom Wolf recently introduced Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters, the commonwealth’s approach to addressing the stigma and barriers associated with mental health care. The Journal is one more way to help people understand and access the mental health services they need.
The Positive Approaches Journal collects resources, observations, and advancements in mental and behavioral health in order to better serve people with dual diagnoses in their communities. This edition features research and guidance on the following:
DHS is also encouraging practitioners and theorists in Pennsylvania to enter submissions that will drive innovation at all levels in our service systems.
Read this edition of The Pennsylvania Journal on Positive Approaches.
For more information visit www.dhs.pa.gov.
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