Study Finds Arts & Crafts Improve Mental Health
“Crafting and other artistic activities showed a meaningful effect in predicting people’s sense that their life is worthwhile.” Learn more.
Stargazing Boosts Mental Health
A number of people report a lift in mood when they got out under the stars. Learn more here.
Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
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How a Provider-Police Collab is Expanding Virtual Mental Health Access
Read about a successful model that extends access to mental healthcare. Learn more.
Milestone Chosen for Good News Network Book Giveaway
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read and assess the hundreds of requests. But all the books have now been packaged, and I wanted to share the wonderful list of groups that are receiving them. Read More >
Milestone HCQU West Develops Free “DSP Handbook” App
Milestone’s Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) West announces the launch of its free app, “DSP Handbook”, on February 17, which is National Caregiver Day. The app is available for free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. “DSPs” are Direct Support Professionals, who assist people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in realizing […]
Addiction Programs Receive $6M from Opiod Settlement Fund
The next batch of grants from Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement fund will flow to more than a dozen groups that help residents living with substance abuse disorders. In total, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs awarded $6 million to 19 organizations, that provide outreach to underrepresented communities across the state. Read More >
Milestone Health Care Quality Unit West Debuts “Say No” Online Game that Teaches Self-Advocacy to Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
PITTSBURGH, PA, July 11, 2023 – Milestone’s Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) West announces the debut of a free online game called “Say No.” The game is designed to promote the importance of self-advocacy for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Say No” may be found at https://learning.hcqu.org/. “Milestone HCQU West developed ‘Say No’ to […]
