Recent News
Association of Women Psychiatrists Honors Chief of Staff With Award
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Chief of Staff John M. Oldham, MD, MS, has been selected by the Association of Women Psychiatrists as the recipient of the 2013 Martin Symonds, MD, Man of Good Conscience Award.
Menninger's Community Luncheon Honors Barbara and Corby Robertson, Jr.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Despite torrential rains, Houstonians flocked to Menninger Community Luncheon in downtown Houston to see Barbara and Corby Robertson, Jr., honored for their long-time support of The Clinic.
Chief Nursing Officer to Present Houston-area Workshop on Suicide Risk
Monday, April 22, 2013
Menninger's Chief Nursing Officer will present the workshop "Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals" in Houston on May 18.
Blog Post: From One Mom to Another: 27 Things I've Learned About Motherhood & Parenting Through the Years
Friday, April 19, 2013
Blog Post: The Shame Game: Obesity as an Indication of an Increase in Disordered Eating & Poor Body Image
Friday, April 12, 2013
KPRC-TV Interviews Chief of Staff About New Brain Mapping Initiative
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Actress and Author Maureen McCormick to be Keynote Speaker at Community Luncheon
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Menninger Clinic's 2013 Annual Luncheon is destined to be one of spring's most popular events; so be sure to save the date of Friday, May 10.
New York Times' Opinionator Blog Publishes "Minds at War" by Research Director
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Takepart.com Interviews Compass Program Director About Young Adults Finding Help for Mental Health Issues
Monday, March 18, 2013
Blog Post: Can We Handle the Truth? Exploring Society's Drive for the Idealized Image
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Clinic to Co-host Networking Events for Mental Health Professionals
Monday, February 25, 2013
Menninger is jointly sponsoring free networking events for mental health professionals in March and April.
Blog Post: Veteran Suicides, Drug Overdoses & Other Causes of Early Death
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Applications for Psychiatric Nursing Residency Program Now Being Accepted
Friday, February 8, 2013
Begin your psychiatric nursing career with Menninger's Betty Ann Stedman Psychiatric Nurse Residency Program for BSN graduates.
Clinic to Co-sponsor CE Event on Attachment, Trauma in Dallas
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Menninger is pleased to co-sponsor "The Role of Attachment in Trauma Therapy" on February 22 in Dallas.
Clinic Seeks Applicants for Social Work Fellowship
Friday, January 25, 2013
Menninger is now accepting applications for its 2013 postgraduate Social Work fellowship. The deadline for applying is February 15.
Clinic to Present Symposium on Mentalization and Workshop on Mentalization-based Therapy
Friday, January 18, 2013
Menninger will offer a national symposium and workshop to help mental health professionals strengthen their understanding and practice of mentalization-based treatment March 22-24 in Houston.
Blog Post: Shifting Sandy Hook Information Means Understanding Will Have to Wait
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Blog Post: Responding to the Tragedy of Sandy Hook: What of the Soul?
Friday, December 21, 2012
Blog Post: Washington and the Fiscal Cliff: Leaders or Lemmings?
Friday, December 7, 2012
Menninger to Offer AA, NA Meetings for Former and Current Patients
Monday, November 12, 2012
The Menninger Clinic is now offering Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings for both current and former patients at its new facility.
Houston Chronicle Names Menninger a Top Workplace
Friday, November 9, 2012
For the third consecutive year, the Houston Chronicle has named The Menninger Clinic a Top Workplace in Houston.
The Menninger Clinic Becomes a Member of the Texas Medical Center
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Clinic to Jointly Sponsor Psychotherapy & Faith Conference on Happiness and Suffering
Monday, October 29, 2012
The Institute for Spirituality and Health and The Menninger Clinic will jointly sponsor the 21st annual Psychotherapy & Faith Conference November 16 in Houston. The topic is "Happiness and Suffering: What It Means to Be Human."
Assessments Director Elected to American College of Psychiatrists
Friday, October 26, 2012
Christopher Flynn, MD, director of Assessments, has been elected to membership in the American College of Psychiatrists.
Why Emotions Rule Elections
Thursday, October 25, 2012
As voters in the upcoming presidential election, we believe we will make rational, well-thought out decisions in the voting booth. Chances are we won’t.
Confessions of a Peace Corps Dropout, or How I Learned the Meaning of Social Work
Monday, October 22, 2012
Menninger Sponsors Mental Health Walk in Houston
Monday, October 15, 2012
Join Team Menninger and support Houston's second annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, October 20, at Stude Park.
Clinic's Community Integration Program Relocates
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Earlier this year, The Menninger Clinic moved to its new campus. Now, Pathfinder, Menninger’s community integration program, has followed suit by moving to its new location at 6912 Stella Link, just a few miles from The Clinic.
Bullying: Is Your Child a Victim, a Bully or Both?
Friday, October 5, 2012
Bullying may bring to mind a bigger, stronger kid picking on someone weaker and more vulnerable. Reality, however, isn't as clear cut since children may be victims of bullying one day and bullies the next.
Menninger Epicenter Architect Named Texas Firm of the Year
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The Texas Society of Architects recently named Kirksey Architecture its Firm of the Year.
Houston Chronicle Features Psychology Director in Article on Loneliness
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Blog Post: Pseudologia Fantastica: The Truth About Pathological Liars
Friday, September 21, 2012
Clinic Announces Application Deadline for Nurse Residency Program
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Menninger is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Betty Ann Stedman Psychiatric Nurse Residency Program that will begin in January 2013.
Blog Post: Social Networking Site Joins the Battle to Prevent Suicide
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Blog Post: Show Me the Money (If You Want to Learn Something About Suicide and Stigma)
Monday, September 10, 2012
Substance Abuse Signals Suicide Risk in Bipolar Teens
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Teens with bipolar disorder who use drugs and alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate have an increased risk for suicidal behavior.
Hope Program Nurse Wins Nursing Excellence Award
Friday, August 31, 2012
Menninger ended August with a celebration of nurses, especially Marilyn Warnock, RN, who was awarded the 2012 Gary Napier Nursing Excellence in Direct Patient Care Award.
Three Tips for Raising Grateful Teens
Friday, August 24, 2012
Psychologist Sandy Soenning, PhD, suggests ways parents can encourage gratefulness in their teens.
The Gathering Place Gains Members, Adds Services
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Menninger's psychosocial clubhouse is experiencing a growth spurt.
On the Colorado Shootings and Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Menninger Board Director Wins Philanthropy Award
Monday, August 13, 2012
Maureen Hackett and the Hackett Family Foundation have been selected to receive the highest award given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Houston.
Time Magazine's Battleland Blog Publishes Post by Research Director
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Fox Morning Show Features Clinic in Hour Special
Friday, August 3, 2012
Morning News Show anchor Melissa Wilson showcased Menninger in an hour-long special "State of Mind," which aired recently on Houston's KRIV FOX 26.
Clinic Announces Winners of 2012 Pillar Awards
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Winners of the 2012 Pillar Awards, The Menninger Clinic's highest honor for faculty and staff, were announced.
Menninger Rises to No. 4 in U.S. News & World Report's National Survey of Best Psychiatric Hospitals
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Menninger Clinic ranks as the nation’s number four hospital for difficult psychiatric cases, according to the annual America’s Best Hospitals issue published today by U.S. News & World Report.
Houston Business Journal Features Professionals in Crisis Program Director in Story on Jobs, Happiness
Monday, July 16, 2012
On Junior Seau, Toughness and an Anti-stigma Hero You Might Have Missed
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Treating Sleep Problems Helps Relieve Symptoms of Mental Illness
Friday, July 6, 2012
We feel our best after a good night's sleep: on our game, alert and more likely to be in a good mood. The same holds true for people struggling with mental illness.
Starbucks, hope and empathy: Can a venti Pike mend a broken heart?
Friday, June 29, 2012
Recovering Alcoholics Inspire Professionals in Crisis Program Peers
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
As part of treatment, patients in The Menninger Clinic’s Professionals in Crisis (PIC) Program who are addicted to alcohol now attend daily Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with off-campus peers–successful working professionals in medicine, law and business.
Can't AND Won't: Part 2 of a Blogger's Examination of a Quandary Facing the Mental Health Profession
Friday, June 15, 2012
Can't or Won't? A Blogger Examines a Quandary Facing the Mental Health Profession
Friday, June 8, 2012
New Group Brings Suicide Out of the Shadows for Professionals in Crisis Patients
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
A new suicide resiliency psychoeducational group gives patients in Menninger’s Professionals in Crisis (PIC) program an outlet for their suicidal thoughts and feelings.
Calling in Depressed: A Look at the Limitations of Mental Illness in the Workplace
Friday, June 1, 2012
Register Now for Third Annual Patient Alumni Weekend
Friday, June 1, 2012
All former patients of The Menninger Clinic are invited to attend the free, June 8-10 Patient Alumni Weekend in Houston.
Why Wounded Healers are Important Leaders in the Fight Against Stigma
Friday, May 25, 2012
Annual Luncheon Raises More Than $380,000 for The Menninger Clinic
Friday, May 18, 2012
Houston's River Oaks Country Club was the setting for the May 17 luncheon that raised more than $380,000 in support of The Menninger Clinic.
Mental Health Awareness Month Inspires Blogger
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Menninger Clinic family of staff and patients recently experienced one of life's stressful events: moving.
Trauma specialist to give lecture on mentalizing God
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Jon G. Allen, PhD, senior staff psychologist, will present “Mentalizing God” May 17 as part of the Institute for Spirituality and Health’s Spring 2012 Thursday Lecture Series.
Blog Post Addresses NFL and Player Suicides
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Blogger Michael Ulanday addresses the need to prevent player suicides in the NFL and other professional sports.
Registration Opens for Third Annual Patient Alumni Weekend
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
All former patients of The Menninger Clinic are invited to attend the third annual Patient Alumni Weekend June 8-10 in Houston.
Dr. John Oldham to Preside Over APA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Menninger’s Chief of Staff John M. Oldham, MD, MS, will be completing his year as president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) when he presides over the association’s annual meeting May 5-9 in Philadelphia.
Houston Becomes Epicenter for Mental Health Research and Treatment with The Menninger Clinic’s Relocation
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Patrick Kennedy acknowledges The Menninger Clinic as a pioneer in mental health research.
Seats remain for April 12 national symposium
Friday, April 6, 2012
Mental health professionals from across the country are invited to participate in the continuing education symposium, An Agenda for Psychiatry and Neuroscience, on April 12 from noon-6 pm at the Hilton Houston Post Oak hotel.
Community invited to new campus events
Monday, April 2, 2012
Gulf Coast-area residents are invited to tour the new Menninger Clinic hospital on April 12.
Menninger ranked among best Houston-area hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Menninger Clinic, one of America’s best hospitals in psychiatry, is the only psychiatric hospital among all of the Houston area’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s first metro rankings.
Assessment service offers insight when crisis strikes
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
When the reasons behind a personal or work life crisis are cloudy, an outpatient assessment can help clarify the problem and recommend what to do next.
Journal publishes results of pilot study on suicide intervention
Monday, March 19, 2012
A pilot study conducted by The Menninger Clinic shows for the first time that the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) approach to therapy can be effective in an inpatient setting.
Bipolar disorder 101: Current treatment recommendations
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Early treatment intervention, including mood stabilizing medication and therapy, is critical for people with bipolar disorder.
Don't be fooled by drugs in disguise
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sold as herbs, incense, bath salts and even plant—food the latest substances used and abused by teens sound innocuous. But make no mistake, says a Menninger Clinic addiction expert, they are drugs.
Clinician offers job search tips for people with mental illness
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Finding a job is a daunting process. For individuals who've been treated for mental illness, the job search is even more challenging, since they're often worried about discussing their time in treatment.
Tips for incorporating positive psychology in clinical practice
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The practice of positive psychology belongs in clinical practice, and not just to enhance feeling better, but to inspire patients to do better.
Assessment service offers insight when crisis strikes
Monday, January 16, 2012
When the reasons behind a personal or work life crisis are cloudy, an outpatient assessment can help clarify the problem and recommend what to do next.
Luncheon to honor young leaders in mental health
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Inspiring young leaders in the mental health field will be recognized May 17, 2012 at The Menninger Clinic's annual community awareness luncheon.
Data show suicide rates decline during the holidays, although misperception lingers
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
It's a common misconception that more people die by suicide during the holiday season than any other time of the year.
Shop for holiday gifts at SayNoToStigma.com and support research
Monday, December 12, 2011
Need a gift for a colleague, a friend, a family member or even yourself? Then take advantage of the great deals and prices on Amazon.com when you shop through the e-store on The Clinic's blog, SayNoToStigma.com.
Gathering Place helps adults with mental illness live independently
Monday, December 5, 2011
Any adult in Houston living with a mental illness may benefit from being a member of The Gathering Place.
Self-harm may signal need for mental health treatment
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
While one in every 12 teenagers purposely cuts, burns, poisons or hurts themselves in other ways, they typically end the practice by age 30.
Money, sex & power pose challenge to treatment
Monday, November 7, 2011
How patients relate to money, sex and power can hinder the treatment process for mental illness or help reveal important insights.
U.S.News’ Best Hospitals issue ranks Clinic No. 5 in psychiatry
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
For 21 consecutive years, The Menninger Clinic has ranked among the best hospitals in psychiatry by U.S.News & World Report. This year, Menninger ranks No. 5.
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