en 2012 Menninger Clinic /about/newsroom/recent-news/association-of-women-psychiatrists-honors-chief-of-staff-with-award Menninger News 5/21/2013 5:31:48 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-part-1-why-mental-health-matters-to-us Menninger News 5/20/2013 3:52:25 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-s-community-luncheon-honors-barbara-and-corby-robertson-jr Menninger News 5/13/2013 2:39:22 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/chief-nursing-officer-to-present-houston-area-workshop-on-suicide-risk Menninger News 4/22/2013 7:40:54 PM Menninger's Chief Nursing Officer will present the workshop "Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals" in Houston on May 18. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-from-one-mom-to-another-27-things-i-ve-learned-about-motherhood-parenting-through-the-years Menninger News 4/19/2013 11:03:35 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-the-shame-game-obesity-as-an-indication-of-an-increase-in-disordered-eating-poor-body-image Menninger News 4/12/2013 7:29:21 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-examining-the-criminalization-of-mental-illness Menninger News 4/8/2013 7:45:28 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/kprc-tv-interviews-chief-of-staff-about-new-brain-mapping-initiative Menninger News 4/3/2013 3:24:53 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/actress-and-author-maureen-mccormick-to-be-keynote-speaker-at-community-luncheon Menninger News 3/25/2013 4:15:00 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/new-york-times-opinionator-blog-publishes-minds-at-war-by-research-director Menninger News 3/20/2013 7:19:24 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/takepart-com-interviews-compass-program-director-about-young-adults-finding-help-for-mental-health-issues Menninger News 3/18/2013 3:12:49 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-dreams-what-are-yours-telling-you Menninger News 3/12/2013 6:06:47 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-can-we-handle-the-truth-exploring-society-s-drive-for-the-idealized-image Menninger News 2/28/2013 9:11:49 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-to-co-host-networking-events-for-mental-health-professionals Menninger News 2/25/2013 5:06:06 PM Menninger is jointly sponsoring free networking events for mental health professionals in March and April. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-veteran-suicides-drug-overdoses-other-causes-of-early-death Menninger News 2/13/2013 12:00:00 AM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-we-need-our-prefrontal-cortex-to-work Menninger News 2/12/2013 12:00:00 AM /about/newsroom/recent-news/applications-for-psychiatric-nursing-residency-program-now-being-accepted Menninger News 2/8/2013 1:45:00 PM Begin your psychiatric nursing career with Menninger's Betty Ann Stedman Psychiatric Nurse Residency Program for BSN graduates. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-pot-what-s-new-in-plain-old-therapy Menninger News 2/7/2013 9:38:06 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-to-co-sponsor-ce-event-on-attachment-trauma-in-dallas Menninger News 2/6/2013 11:35:03 PM Menninger is pleased to co-sponsor "The Role of Attachment in Trauma Therapy" on February 22 in Dallas. /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-seeks-applicants-for-social-work-fellowship Menninger News 1/25/2013 3:42:12 PM Menninger is now accepting applications for its 2013 postgraduate Social Work fellowship. The deadline for applying is February 15. /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-to-present-symposium-on-mentalization-and-workshop-on-mentalization-based-therapy Menninger News 1/18/2013 8:42:04 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-shifting-sandy-hook-information-means-understanding-will-have-to-wait Menninger News 12/23/2012 12:19:54 AM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-where-is-providence-in-the-midst-of-tragedy Menninger News 12/23/2012 12:17:38 AM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-was-the-sandy-hook-mass-shooting-evil Menninger News 12/21/2012 10:44:22 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-responding-to-the-tragedy-of-sandy-hook-what-of-the-soul Menninger News 12/21/2012 4:12:57 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/huffington-post-publishes-blog-post-by-director-of-research Menninger News 12/17/2012 3:38:58 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-washington-and-the-fiscal-cliff-leaders-or-lemmings Menninger News 12/7/2012 7:35:29 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-pot-can-blow-your-mind-permanently Menninger News 11/21/2012 8:58:03 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-to-offer-aa-na-meetings-for-former-and-current-patients Menninger News 11/12/2012 9:17:24 PM The Menninger Clinic is now offering Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings for both current and former patients at its new facility. /about/newsroom/recent-news/houston-chronicle-names-menninger-a-top-workplace Menninger News 11/9/2012 6:35:50 PM For the third consecutive year, the Houston Chronicle has named The Menninger Clinic a Top Workplace in Houston. /about/newsroom/recent-news/the-menninger-clinic-becomes-a-member-of-the-texas-medical-center Menninger News 11/7/2012 9:31:43 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-losing-faith-in-times-of-suffering Menninger News 11/2/2012 9:36:10 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-to-jointly-sponsor-psychotherapy-faith-conference Menninger News 10/29/2012 4:30:00 PM 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." /about/newsroom/recent-news(3) Menninger News 10/26/2012 9:43:40 PM Christopher Flynn, MD, director of Assessments, has been elected to membership in the American College of Psychiatrists. /about/newsroom/recent-news/why-emotions-rule-elections Menninger News 10/25/2012 8:11:00 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/confessions-of-a-peace-corps-dropout-or-how-i-learned-the-meaning-of-social-work Menninger News 10/22/2012 10:15:38 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-sponsors-mental-health-walk-in-houston Menninger News 10/15/2012 7:21:26 PM Join Team Menninger and support Houston's second annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, October 20, at Stude Park. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-to-save-a-life-speak-up-about-domestic-violence Menninger News 10/12/2012 10:32:24 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-s-community-integration-program-relocates Menninger News 10/10/2012 4:14:08 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/bullying-is-your-child-a-victim-a-bully-or-both Menninger News 10/5/2012 9:21:10 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-epicenter-architect-named-texas-firm-of-the-year Menninger News 10/2/2012 10:02:00 PM The Texas Society of Architects recently named Kirksey Architecture its Firm of the Year. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-what-me-worry Menninger News 9/28/2012 8:32:35 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/houston-chronicle-features-psychology-director-in-article-on-loneliness Menninger News 9/25/2012 9:22:34 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-pseudologia-fantastica-the-truth-about-pathological-liars Menninger News 9/21/2012 10:50:42 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-announces-application-deadline-for-nurse-residency-program Menninger News 9/20/2012 10:54:01 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-social-networking-site-joins-the-battle-to-prevent-suicide Menninger News 9/18/2012 8:27:00 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-show-me-the-money-if-you-want-to-learn-something-about-suicide-and-stigma Menninger News 9/10/2012 4:18:44 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/substance-abuse-signals-suicide-risk-in-bipolar-teens Menninger News 9/5/2012 4:54:48 PM Teens with bipolar disorder who use drugs and alcohol in an attempt to self-medicate have an increased risk for suicidal behavior. /about/newsroom/recent-news/hope-program-nurse-wins-nursing-excellence-award Menninger News 8/31/2012 8:24:04 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/three-tips-for-raising-grateful-teens Menninger News 8/24/2012 9:03:02 PM Psychologist Sandy Soenning, PhD, suggests ways parents can encourage gratefulness in their teens. /about/newsroom/recent-news/the-gathering-place-gains-members-adds-services Menninger News 8/23/2012 8:11:07 PM Menninger's psychosocial clubhouse is experiencing a growth spurt. /about/newsroom/recent-news/on-the-colorado-shootings-and-fighting-the-stigma-of-mental-illness Menninger News 8/15/2012 9:41:30 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-board-director-wins-philanthropy-award Menninger News 8/13/2012 3:26:15 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/time-magazine-s-battleland-blog-publishes-post-by-research-director Menninger News 8/7/2012 8:55:47 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/fox-morning-show-features-clinic-in-hour-special Menninger News 8/3/2012 7:03:43 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/can-the-civil-war-help-solve-the-riddle-of-military-suicides Menninger News 7/26/2012 8:55:12 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/clinic-announces-winners-of-2012-pillar-awards Menninger News 7/18/2012 11:40:51 PM Winners of the 2012 Pillar Awards, The Menninger Clinic's highest honor for faculty and staff, were announced. /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-rises-to-no-4-in-u-s-news-world-report-s-national-survey-of-best-psychiatric-hospitals Menninger News 7/17/2012 1:47:09 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/houston-business-journal-features-professionals-in-crisis-program-director-in-story-on-jobs-happiness Menninger News 7/16/2012 7:51:10 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/is-the-internet-making-my-child-crazy Menninger News 7/13/2012 7:47:02 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/on-junior-seau-toughness-and-an-anti-stigma-hero-you-might-have-missed Menninger News 7/10/2012 2:41:37 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/treating-sleep-problems-helps-relieve-symptoms-of-mental-illness Menninger News 7/6/2012 9:48:39 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/starbucks-hope-and-empathy-can-a-venti-pike-mend-a-broken-heart Menninger News 6/29/2012 8:19:16 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/balancing-objectivity-and-subjectivity-in-psychiatric-diagnosis Menninger News 6/22/2012 9:26:50 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/recovering-alcoholics-inspire-professionals-in-crisis-program-peers Menninger News 6/20/2012 9:54:45 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/can-t-and-won-t-part-2-of-an-examination-of-a-quandary-facing-the-mental-health-profession Menninger News 6/15/2012 10:52:47 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/can-t-or-won-t-a-blogger-examines-a-quandary-facing-the-mental-health-profession Menninger News 6/8/2012 9:31:23 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/new-group-brings-suicide-out-of-the-shadows-for-professional-in-crisis-patients Menninger News 6/6/2012 10:03:22 PM A new suicide resiliency psychoeducational group gives patients in Menninger’s Professionals in Crisis (PIC) program an outlet for their suicidal thoughts and feelings. /about/newsroom/recent-news/calling-in-depressed-a-look-at-the-limitations-of-mental-illness-in-the-workplace Menninger News 6/1/2012 5:15:00 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/register-now-for-third-annual-patient-alumni-weekend Menninger News 6/1/2012 3:56:02 PM All former patients of The Menninger Clinic are invited to attend the free, June 8-10 Patient Alumni Weekend in Houston. /about/newsroom/recent-news/why-wounded-healers-are-important-leaders-in-the-fight-against-stigma Menninger News 5/25/2012 10:40:48 PM /about/newsroom/recent-news/annual-luncheon-raises-more-than-380-000-for-the-menninger-clinic Menninger News 5/18/2012 10:11:56 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/mental-health-awareness-month-inspires-blogger Menninger News 5/17/2012 9:19:48 PM The Menninger Clinic family of staff and patients recently experienced one of life's stressful events: moving. /about/newsroom/recent-news/trauma-specialist-to-give-lecture-on-mentalizing-god Menninger News 5/16/2012 8:07:38 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/blog-post-addresses-nfl-and-player-suicides Menninger News 5/9/2012 9:02:57 PM Blogger Michael Ulanday addresses the need to prevent player suicides in the NFL and other professional sports. /about/newsroom/recent-news(2) Menninger News 5/2/2012 6:30:00 PM All former patients of The Menninger Clinic are invited to attend the third annual Patient Alumni Weekend June 8-10 in Houston. /about/newsroom/recent-news/dr-john-oldham-to-preside-over-apa-annual-meeting Menninger News 4/25/2012 6:14:54 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-relocates-to-50-acre-hospital-near-texas-medical-center Menninger News 4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM Patrick Kennedy acknowledges The Menninger Clinic as a pioneer in mental health research. /about/newsroom/recent-news/seats-remain-for-symposium Menninger News 4/6/2012 9:40:43 PM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/new-campus-events Menninger News 4/2/2012 12:00:00 AM Gulf Coast-area residents are invited to tour the new Menninger Clinic hospital on April 12. /about/newsroom/recent-news/menninger-ranked-by-us-news-world-report Menninger News 3/29/2012 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/assessment-service-offers-insight-when-crisis-strikes Menninger News 3/27/2012 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/pilot-study-on-suicide-intervention Menninger News 3/19/2012 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/bipolar-disorder-101 Menninger News 3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM Early treatment intervention, including mood stabilizing medication and therapy, is critical for people with bipolar disorder. /about/newsroom/recent-news/drugs-in-disguise Menninger News 2/22/2012 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/job-search-tips-for-people-with-mental-illness Menninger News 2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/tips-for-incorporating-positive-psychology Menninger News 2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM The practice of positive psychology belongs in clinical practice, and not just to enhance feeling better, but to inspire patients to do better. /about/newsroom/recent-news/assessment-service-when-crisis-strikes Menninger News 1/16/2012 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/luncheon-to-honor-young-leaders-in-mental-health Menninger News 1/3/2012 12:00:00 AM Inspiring young leaders in the mental health field will be recognized May 17, 2012 at The Menninger Clinic's annual community awareness luncheon. /about/newsroom/recent-news/suicide-rates-decline-during-holidays Menninger News 12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM It's a common misconception that more people die by suicide during the holiday season than any other time of the year. /about/newsroom/recent-news/shop-for-holiday-gifts-and-support-research Menninger News 12/12/2011 12:00:00 AM 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. /about/newsroom/recent-news/gathering-place Menninger News 12/5/2011 12:00:00 AM Any adult in Houston living with a mental illness may benefit from being a member of The Gathering Place. /about/newsroom/recent-news/self-harm Menninger News 11/22/2011 12:00:00 AM While one in every 12 teenagers purposely cuts, burns, poisons or hurts themselves in other ways, they typically end the practice by age 30. /about/newsroom/recent-news/professionals-in-crisis Menninger News 11/7/2011 12:00:00 AM How patients relate to money, sex and power can hinder the treatment process for mental illness or help reveal important insights. /about/newsroom/recent-news/us-news-best-hospitals-ranks-clinic-5-in-psychiatry Menninger News 7/20/2011 12:00:00 AM 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. Menninger Clinic News