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After 18 months of serving patients and families utilizing a unique model of comprehensive diagnostic assessment and treatment, Williams House at Lindner Center of HOPE is enhancing its programming by refining its offerings to better meet patients where they are.

Williams House offers a specialized and intimate setting within the Lindner Center of HOPE, focusing on intensive assessment and treatment of patients, age 11 through 17, suffering with complex, co-morbid mental health issues. A new 14-day core program has a primary goal of completing an intensive assessment, determining an accurate diagnosis, and planning the best next steps. The detailed but concise diagnostic picture, which may include the results of genetic testing, informs the development of the optimal psychopharmacologic treatment plan.

Additional treatment weeks can now enhance the assessment, before or after the diagnostic period, depending upon individual need and the recommendations from the Williams House clinical team.

In essence, the program is customizable around the core diagnostic assessment period to best serve patients and families. The shorter diagnostic core and more flexible additional weeks will allow patients and families to get the greatest benefit from Williams House, as they ready for next steps in treatment and life.

Serving Patients Ages 11 to 17 (18, if still attending high school) with:

  • Mood Problems
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Anxiety Problems
  • Disordered Thinking
  • Disordered Eating
  • Maladaptive Coping Skills
  • Family or Relationship Problems
  • Neurodevelopmental Issues
  • Learning Differences or Problems with School
  • Poor Response to Previous Treatment
  • Substance Use Problems

Williams House, a private pay program, features:

  • A quick and smooth referral and intake process.
  • A safe and welcoming environment that meets adolescents where they are.
  • A highly credentialed treatment team, with access to 45 clinical consultants.
  • Specialization in complex mental health and addictive disorders.
  • An evidence-based compilation of psychological and neuropsychological testing.
  • A comprehensive assessment resulting in a detailed but concise diagnostic picture.
  • A structured milieu with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as a foundation.
  • A strengths-based approach to treatment recommendations and development of future focus.
  • An educational component working closely with the treatment team and home school contacts.
  • Parent and family involvement and education.
  • Complete coordination of care.
  • A network of HOPE for further treatment referrals for patients and families.

For patients and families seeking comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment, Williams House, at Lindner Center of HOPE offers a phased and customizable approach to intensive assessment and treatment in a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.

Click here to learn, “Why a residential assessment.”

Don’t wait, call (513) 536-0537 or (888) 537-4229 now or visit williamslindner.org for more information.

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(Mason, OH, November 17, 2015) – The Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HOPE announced today that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.

Lindner Center of HOPE was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2015 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric services. Lindner Center of HOPE is one of only 1,043 hospitals out of more than 3,300 eligible hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2014 Top Performer distinction.

The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions. The performance measures included in the recognition program including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma, inpatient psychiatric services, stroke, venous thromboembolism, perinatal care, immunization, tobacco treatment and substance use.

This is the third year Lindner Center of HOPE has been recognized as a Top Performer. Lindner Center of HOPE was recognized in 2013 and 2014 for its performance on accountability measure data for Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric services.

To be a 2014 Top Performer, hospitals had to meet three performance criteria based on 2014 accountability measure data, including:

  • Achieve cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures;
  • Achieve performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure with at least 30 denominator cases; and
  • Have at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and within that measure set, achieve a performance rate of 95 percent or above on all applicable individual accountability measures.

“Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care. I commend the efforts of Lindner Center of HOPE for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, president and CEO, The Joint Commission.

“We understand what matters most to patients at Lindner Center of HOPE is the quality and safety of the care they receive. That is why we have made it a top priority to improve positive patient outcomes through evidence-based care processes,” said Paul E. Keck, Jr., MD, President and CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE. “Lindner Center is proud to be named a Top Performer as it recognizes the knowledge, teamwork and dedication of our entire staff.”

For more information about the Top Performer program, visit www.jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx.

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About Lindner Center of HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE provides excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, intensive outpatient program for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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Pledges to Purchase Needed Items and Equipment for the Center’s Adolescent Program

(Mason, OH, October 2, 2015) – Lindner Center of HOPE has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.

This year, all funds received by Lindner Center of HOPE as a result of #Giving Tuesday will be used to purchase needed items and equipment for Williams House (the Center’s adolescent diagnostic and treatment program). Items needed include:

  • Musical Instruments
  • Art Therapy Items
  • Sports Equipment
  • Therapeutic Activity Games

“Williams House at Lindner Center of HOPE is a safe and secure place for adolescents to come and unpack what’s not working out in their lives due to mental health issues. These young people are here sharing traumas and challenges and working hard to develop skills that will help them manage their mental illnesses. Being able to take a break and play, have fun and let the brain relax and unwind is necessary,” Elizabeth Wassenaar, MD, says. “Our patients would truly benefit from donations made on #Giving Tuesday.”

To give now, click here.

Occurring this year on December 1, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick-off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

About #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give—the 2015 iteration will be held on December 1, 2015. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners—nonprofits, businesses and corporations as well as families and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday harnesses the power of social media to create a global moment dedicated to giving around the world.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit:

Website: www.givingtuesday.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday Twitter: twitter.com/GivingTues

About Lindner Center of HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE provides excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, intensive outpatient program for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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For more than two decades, Screening for Mental Health has developed programs to educate, raise awareness, and screen individuals for common behavioral and mental health disorders and suicide.The vision is a world where mental health is viewed and treated with the same gravity as physical health, and the public’s participation in National Depression Screening Day helps make that vision a reality.

National Depression Screening Day, held annually on the Thursday of the first full week in October, is an education and screening event conducted by hospitals, clinics, colleges, and community groups nationwide. Much like the medical community screens for diabetes and high blood pressure, the goal is to offer large-scale mood disorder screenings for the public. The program provides free, anonymous screenings for depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as referral to treatment resources if warranted.

This year, October 8th, will mark 25 years of this revolutionary event.

Please participate in this milestone National Depression Screening Day and help spread the word to increase awareness of mental health. Take a screening now at http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/#/lindner-center-of-hope and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to do the same.

Facts About Depression

General

  • Up to 80 percent of those treated for depression show an improvement in their symptoms generally within four to six weeks of beginning treatment. (NIH)

Global

  • According to the World Health Organization, depression is projected to become the second leading contributor to the global burden of disease by 2020
  • Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. (WHO)

United States

  • One in five 18 to 25 year olds experienced a mental illness in the past year
  • An Estimated 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Report Depression (CDC)
  • Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44. (World Health Organization, 2004)

Physical & Mental Health Connection

  • One-third of individuals with a chronic illness experience symptoms of depression
  • People with depression are 4 times as likely to develop a heart attack than those without the illness.
  • Many conditions may coexist with depression. Depression may increase the risk for another illness, and dealing with an illness may lead to depression. In fact, according to the NIMH, depression affects:
  • More than 40 percent of those with post-traumatic stress disorder
    • 25 percent of those who have cancer
    • 27 percent of those with substance abuse problems
    • 50 percent of those with Parkinson’s disease
    • 50 to 75 percent of those who have an eating disorder
    • 33 percent of those who’ve had a heart attack
  • Depression is a prevalent and increasingly recognized risk factor for both the development of and the outcome from coronary artery disease (CAD). (National Institute of Health)

Signs and Symptoms

Depression is a treatable mental health disorder that causes persistent sadness and loss of interest. Some of the most common signs and symptoms include:

  • Changes in sleep and appetite
  • Poor Concentration
  • Loss of energy
  • Loss of interest in usual activities
  • Low self-esteem
  • Hopelessness or guilt
  • Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

For a complete list visit: NAMI.org

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a treatable illness defined by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. These changes are categorized into manic (high) and depressive (low) episodes, ranging from bursts of energy to deep despair. Some of the most common symptoms include:

Mania Symptoms

  • Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
  • Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
  • Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
  • Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
  • Impulsiveness, poor judgment, easily distracted
  • Reckless behavior

Depressive Symptoms

  • Changes in sleep and appetite
  • Poor Concentration
  • Loss of energy
  • Loss of interest in usual activities
  • Low self-esteem
  • Hopelessness or guilt
  • Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

For a complete list visit: dbsalliance.org

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that involves chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension. Some of the most common symptoms include:

  • Feeling like your anxiety is uncontrollable; there is nothing you can do to stop the worrying
  • A pervasive feeling of apprehension or dread
  • Inability to relax, enjoy quiet time, or be by yourself
  • Difficulty concentrating or focusing on things
  • Avoiding situations that make you anxious
  • Feeling tense; having muscle tightness or body aches
  • Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind won’t quit
  • Feeling edgy, restless, or jumpy

For a complete list visit: helpguide.org

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Some common symptoms include:

  • Intrusive, upsetting memories of the event
  • Flashbacks (acting or feeling like the event is happening again)
  • Nightmares (either of the event or of other frightening things)
  • Avoiding activities, places, thoughts, or feelings that remind you of the trauma
  • Feeling detached from others and emotionally numb
  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • Irritability or outbursts of anger
  • Hypervigilance (on constant “red alert”)

For a complete list visit: helpguide.org

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On June 23, 2015 a strategic alliance agreement between LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE in Mason, Ohio and CLÍNICA SAN JOSÉ CENTRO DE SALUD MENTAL in Chile was signed.

This agreement permits, among others, the creation and development of: (a) a mental health international research network; (b) professional exchange programs, in order to promote the cooperation between both institutions in medical, academic and business matters; and (c) patient programs, that will give patients of both institutions the opportunity to access new and innovative treatment alternatives.

LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE and CLÍNICA SAN JOSÉ CENTRO DE SALUD MENTAL are leader health institutions with vast trajectory in the provision of patient-centered, scientifically advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness.

LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE was represented by Wood & Lamping and CLÍNICA SAN JOSÉ CENTRO DE SALUD MENTAL was assisted by Pérez Videla Abogados.

Lindner Center of HOPE  provides excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, intensive outpatient program for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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Scott K. Bullock, MSW, LISW-SScott Bullock, MSW, LISW-S, CEDS, joins an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the treatment of eating disorders with advanced certification from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation.

“Certification as an iaedp eating disorder specialist is evidence that both Bullock and iaedp are diligent in seeking advancement in training, education, research and competency to address the complexities involved in the treatment of eating disorders,” says Tammy Beasley, RDN, CEDRD, CSSD, Director of iaedp Certification Committee. 

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By mid-August Lindner Center of HOPE researchers anticipate recruiting for a new medication trial that could impact the treatment of Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). IED, characterized by an inability to resist aggressive urges and explosive outbursts, affects six percent of the general population with no designated medications currently available for treatment.

The exploratory Phase II study, expected to begin in mid to late August, has been designed to examine the efficacy, safety and tolerability profile of the novel V1a vasopressin antagonist (SRX246) against placebo, in adults meeting the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria for IED. A large body of translational research indicates that blocking the vasopressin (V1a) receptor might be a plausible form of treatment. Studies have found that vasopressin (V1a) has an established role in signaling social and emotional behavior, including aggression.

DSM-5 criteria for IED defines it as recurrent behavioral outbursts representing a failure to control aggressive impulses as manifested by either:

  • Verbal aggression or physical aggression toward property, animals or other individuals, occurring, on average, twice weekly for a period of three months. The physical aggression does not result in damage or destruction of property and does not result in physical injury to animals or other individuals.
  • Three behavioral outbursts involving damage or destruction of property and/or physical assault with physical injury against animals or other individuals occurring within a 12-month period.

The behavior is distressing for the individual and is not premeditated and not due to another psychiatric illness.

“This disorder comes with lots of complications,” according to Dr. Susan McElroy, Chief Research Officer, Lindner Center of HOPE. “Often we see individuals struggling with IED facing legal problems, social issues, marital difficulties, child abuse concerns, medical problems from injuries sustained during the physical outbursts, significant distress, severe psychosocial complications and even loss of employment.”

“The potential for gaining control over IED with medication would be incredibly beneficial for those struggling.”

The clinical trial is seeking to recruit males and females age 18 to 55 with moderate IED. Candidates with substance abuse disorders, compromised medical health or currently taking psychotropic medications will not be eligible to participate. Those meeting criteria should expect to participate in 8 weeks of treatment.

If interested in participating in the trial, contact 513-536-0710.

 

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Husband to ride bike from Lindner Center of HOPE to Yellowstone National Park to Memorialize Wife’s Struggle with Depression

Kathy Klausing was loyal and devoted to her family. Sadly, her struggles with depression plagued her until her death in November 2014. Kathy’s husband of 28 years, Jack, misses her every day and wanted to do something to memorialize Kathy. In his mind, a plaque in her honor just wasn’t enough.

“We wanted to do something that would help give hope to others,” said Jack Klausing.

BikeNBagsIIA cycling enthusiast, Jack has decided to ride his bike from Cincinnati, Ohio to Yellowstone National Park, about 2000 miles. Taking it a step farther, Jack has established a fundraiser for Lindner Center of HOPE’s mood disorders research efforts. Kathy spent two-and-a-half weeks at Lindner Center of HOPE in 2013 where she had a positive experience.

Jack and his family believe that raising money to advance the field’s understanding of depression will be a great legacy for Kathy and ideally benefit others who are struggling.

“There is a great deal of misunderstanding about depression. The common thought is people with depression should just get over it. People are afraid to talk about it when someone they know suffers from depression. That person is avoided. This only feeds the sufferer’s negative thoughts,” said Klausing.

Jack and his family have already raised nearly $16,500. Donations can be made directly to Lindner Center of HOPE by mail or online giving at https://webapps2.uc.edu/foundation/LCOH/DonationForm.aspx or through Crowdrise at https://www.crowdrise.com/MilesInMemoryofKathy/fundraiser/jackklausing.

Jack plans to depart on his journey from Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason, on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 9 a.m. The Center is planning a sendoff for him. Jack has established a website and Facebook page so those interested can follow his journey. He also hopes others will be willing to start the conversation about depression and share their journeys.

Media interviews can be arranged with Jack Klausing by coordinating with Jennifer Pierson at 513-536-0316, please call to make arrangements.

Lindner Center of HOPE provides excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, intensive outpatient program for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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Thank you to Cincinnati Public Radio and Mark Heyne for helping to grow awareness of mental illness and addiction. Click here to read more and listen to the broadcast.

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Addressing Mental Health #B4Stage4

Addressing mental health before Stage 4—this year’s theme for May is Mental Health Month—calls attention to the importance addressing mental health symptoms early, identifying potential underlying diseases, and planning an appropriate course of action on a path towards overall health. Mental health conditions should be treated long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process—efore Stage 4.

“When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them,” said Paul E. Keck, Jr., MD, President and CEO of Lindner Center of HOPE. “We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention. So why don’t we do the same for individuals who are dealing with potentially serious mental illness?

“This Mental Health Month, we are encouraging everyone to learn the signs, ask for help if needed, address symptoms early, and plan an appropriate course of action on a path towards overall health.”

One of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition is to take a mental health screening. Mental Health America has online screening tools for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder at mhascreening.org. MHA’s goal is to get every American screened and aware of their mental health, so they can address it #B4Stage4.

MHA has also developed a series of fact sheets available on its website (www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may) on realizing the critical importance of addressing mental health early, recognizing the risk factors and signs of mental illness and how and where to get help when needed.

May is Mental Health Month was started 66 years ago by  Mental Health America, to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone.

“When feelings and emotions get overwhelming, it’s hard to know what to do,” Dr. Keck said. “Sometimes, these early symptoms might not ever become serious. Like a cough, they often go away on their own, and are nothing to fear. But sometimes, they are a sign of something more severe and shouldn’t be ignored. Taking a screening is the first step to protect your mental health, and addressing mental illness before Stage 4.”

Research shows that by ignoring symptoms, we lose ten years in which we could intervene in order to change people’s lives for the better. During most of these years most people still have supports that allow them to succeed—home, family, friends, school, and work. Intervening effectively during early stages of mental illness can save lives and change the trajectories of people living with mental illnesses.

“Prevention, early identification and intervention, and integrated services work,” concluded Dr. Keck. “When you address symptoms before Stage 4, people can often recover quickly, and live full and productive lives.”

For more information on May is Mental Health Month, visit Mental Health America’s website at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may.