Alpha Neurohealth Clinic Executive Summary

Research by the NIMH has been focused on developing the means to diagnose mental disorders early enough to enable prompt and effective intervention, preventing more serious, lasting illness. The benefits of early detection and treatment are widespread and enduring; for many, effective early intervention and treatment will enable them to learn, work, and engage in a fully productive life (NIMH,

Our progress in learning the causes and treatments for mental illness has been steady as we build on the medical model of mental illness, which Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman (2010) describe as a model that, “views emotional and behavioral problems as a mental illness, comparable to a physical illness (pp. 341). Only in modern times have we been able to effectively treat mental illness with behavioral therapy, social support, medicine, and other research-based programs. However, there is still much work to be done in regard to access, proper facilities, policy and a host of other challenges that affect this issue.

Currently, I am a counselor in training at East Carolina University within the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies. Upon graduation, I will be pursuing licensure as a Clinical Addiction Specialist and a Professional Counselor. I am working at the Navigate Counseling Clinic, under the supervision of Qunesha Hinton, who also serves as my ECU doctoral student supervisor. My faculty supervisor is Shari Sias, Associate Professor, Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling Program Director at East Carolina University (office number: 252-744-6304; email: siass@ecu.edu) and facility supervisor is Dr. Leigh Atherton at Navigate Counseling Clinic (office number: 252-744-6300; email: athertonw@ecu.edu) .

The program is conducted around shared experiences, strength and hope, through individuals who are recovering from their addictions.

RTP works with professional organizations to develop and implement educational training programs for “use in discipline-sponsored professional development, academic training, and continuing education” (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (b), 2016, para 2). These educational programs address recovery principles in various behavioral health professions. This specialized, specific training is for workforce professionals in the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), the Inter-National Association of Peer Supporters Inc. (iNAPS), the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), the Psychiatric Association (APA), the American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (SAMHSA (b),

It is a procedure than can help anyone, not just people with brain disorders. Dr. Bradstreet's own son who is Autistic, with the help of this treatment, has been able to stay current and progress at a normal rate in school. This new treatment can be used for ADHD, downs syndrome patients and even stroke victims. Jeanette Eddy, Osceola County Schools District Counselor and Stetson University Professor, volunteered as a test subject to prove the treatment is not only safe for the children in her school district, but that individuals with otherwise "normal" brain function could also benefit from this treatment. Ms. Eddy (personal communication, March 03, 2003) "I'm excited that we have technology out there that is completely safe and can help anyone, not just individuals with psychological problems, but anyone to increase brain function." This is an exciting advancement in the treatment of ADHD and shows tremendous promise in the treatment of ADHD and other afflictions.

Alpha NeuroHealth Clinic (ANC) is an extraordinary company dedicated to the treatment of a wide variety of mental health issues in both adults and children. We are a group of mental health professionals that use cutting-edge, symptom-focused treatment plans to define an alternative approach to behavioral health that is based on normalizing brain function. It is often more effective than both traditional counseling and medication-based therapies.

The brain is one of the most fascinating organs of the body because it is the control center of the body. In 2009 my older sister suffered from a brain hemorrhage and I was shocked to see her hooked up to so many machines. However, it is a miracle that she has recovered almost 100 percent and from then on, I developed a passion for learning more about the brain. By attending SNP, I hope to gain insight on the decision making process and exactly what occurs in the brain that makes each of us who we are. In addition, the program will widen my perspective on neuroscience and allow me to learn more that will set me on a more focused path to achieve my goal of becoming a medical professional in the future. I believe that SNP will not only provide

one method for looking into approaches is by supervision. When I have supervision with the recovery colleagues I inquire as to whether there is any preparation that they believe they have to empower them to carry out their occupations legitimately and effectively. This enhances their nature of work. They reveal to me what they feel is successful while completing their parts and it is a chance to check whether there are elective ways that can be attempted practically speaking.

and interview with Mr. Martinez was not only an enjoyable experience, but informative as well. Program planning was demonstrated with real world applications. I was able to gather enough information to conclude my ideas on the pros and cons of the agency. Perhaps most importantly, some avenues of career opportunities were demonstrated with a Health Promotion degree in the substance abuse field. Since I closed my Three Quarter Way House in Miami in late 1997 and drifted away from the recovery community, I have had a longing to be involved again. This has formed part of my reason for continuing my educational pursuits. Mr. Martinez and his staff were generous with their time, interaction, and advice. On Mr. Martinez’s advice, I plan to pursue to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist to compliment my degree. Also, I plan to attend the Burke County Substance Abuse Network breakfast with Mr. Martinez on the last Friday of the month. This assignment proved to be a most valuable

National Institute of Mental Health. (1990). Clinical training in serious  mental illness (DHHS Publication No. ADM 90-1679). Washington, DC:  U.S. Government Printing Office.

It is one’s choice to apply this to their life and to decide whether if they are “good” or “evil.” “But the Hebrew word, the word timshel - ‘Thou mayest’ - that gives a choice… That says the way is open” (301). Any obstacle a human faces, they will always have a choice. As humans, it is a natural right to choose who and what we want to be. We have the control in our lives to decide and determine anything. We all have a choice. An individual’s destiny is chosen on his or her

Equally important to the characteristics of a mentally healthy individual, in today’s fast-paced world, is the psychological health of the brain, the genetic, biological and environmental factors that play an integral role in general wellness.

One of the largest arguments against brain training is that the benefits of training are not applied to real life. Essentially, opponents to brain training are arguing that brain training is like teaching to the test. Participants do well on the “exams” because that was what they were trained for. Conversely, once participants are sent out into the real world, they are unable to apply what they learned to tasks that differ from those on the test. While intimal brain training studies failed to demonstrate real world application, more recent studies have proven

There is a widely held belief that commercially available computerized brain-training programs improve cognitive function. 2 Although society has accepted this correlation of “brain games” and increased cognitive ability, it has yet to be proven.1 Regardless of this, there has been a recent spawn of enterprises dedicated to creating these games. Of these enterprises, the most well-known companies are Lumosity and Brain Age.1 These companies even argue that brain training is as good as physical training.4 Websites like