The Menninger Clinic

11/22/2024

is here again! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3, and celebrate a day of global philanthropy. Help us bring hope and healing to people living with # mentalillness. Can we count on your support?

11/19/2024

Ever wonder how a can shape one's career for the better? Join us for our podcast with Christine Yu Moutier, MD, chief medical officer at the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, who shares how her own personal struggles in medical school became a catalyst for her lifelong dedication to .

Dr. Moutier reveals the deeply personal experiences, including the loss of colleagues and students, that propelled her into a national role where she uses public health strategies to address this critical issue. Her story is a testament to the profound influence of lived experiences on one's career focus and advocacy.

Give this episode a listen here: https://bit.ly/MenningerMindDive.

11/15/2024

Menninger's own Mychal Riley, LCSW-S, and Kerry Horrell, PhD, will present during the 2024 Yellowbrick Annual Conference December 6 in Evanston, Ill. Join them for this hybrid event and earn 6 CEU credits!

Check out all the presentation topics and register today: https://bit.ly/4fog5Kh

11/08/2024

There was a in our midst this week! Walt Menninger, MD, one of our favorite people, stopped by for a in honor of the publication of Like What You Do: The of Dr. Walt Menninger. As you can see, faculty and staff were eager to get their copies signed!

One reviewer called the book "A compelling narrative of resilience, innovation, and compassion," while another said, "Anybody interested not just in the evolution of modern psychiatry, but also in the meaning of a life well lived, should read this book.”

Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NZpgEX. (Not an affiliate link.)

🎉Join us in congratulating Dr. Walt on his latest milestone! 🎉

11/06/2024

We're pleased to be a sponsor for the Voices of Resilience concert from the Texas Medical Center Orchestra and invite you to join us there.

This event will spotlight homelessness and , especially among .

Tickets can be purchased at www.tmcorchestra.org. Concert attendees are asked to bring gently used blankets, scrubs, or toiletries to be distributed to homeless persons.

11/01/2024

From Admissions to The Gathering Place to the gym and all points in between, we enjoyed a fun and creative .

Check out some of Team Menninger's creative costumes, the treat bags prepared for our adolescent patients, and the big group of members of The Gathering Place, our free psychosocial clubhouse, who celebrated there.

10/31/2024

We had a great time celebrating employees by recognizing (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, and 40 years!) as well as those nominated for a , which is given to an individual who exemplifies one of our five : teamwork, hope, integrity, excellence, and caring.

Pillar Award winners are:

🎉 Amanda Holley, MHS float, for Excellence
🎉 Elizabeth Castrellon, LCSW, program director, Youth Division, for Teamwork
🎉 Haley Citro, LCSW, program manager, Adolescent Day Treatment Program, for Hope
🎉 Roc Evans, office service clerk, Purchasing, for Integrity
🎉 Demori Driver, PA-C, MPH, LMSW, physician assistant, Internal Medicine, for Caring

Finally, 🎉 Avani Thakkar 🎉, BHMS, PMHNP-BC, MHA, nurse practitioner, Compass Program for Adults, took home the Pinnacle Award, which is given to an employee who embodies all five values.

Congratulations to all!

10/29/2024

Faculty and staff are mourning the passing of Roy W. Menninger, MD, a central figure in The Clinic's history.

Dr. Roy, as he was called, served as chief executive officer of Menninger, chair of the Board of Trustees, psychiatrist, and educator. Beyond the campus, this Renaissance man was a community leader, mental health advocate, cellist, stamp collector, lover of Samuel Johnson, and devoted history buff.

To his wife, Beverly, his children, his extended family, and friends, we offer our deepest condolences and cherish his contributions to The Menninger Clinic and beyond.

10/22/2024

Across the country many families and friends find themselves at odds politically, which often leads to contentious showdowns. Learn how to navigate such experiences Oct. 23 during a private Zoom event presented by the Houston Chronicle. Menninger's Alton Bozeman, PsyD, will be a panelist.

Readers are invited to a live Zoom event with family therapists on how to navigate this charged election season with loved ones who disagree politically

10/22/2024

Unlock the secrets to lasting behavior change with the pioneering insights of Carlo DiClemente, PhD, co-developer of the trans-theoretical model of behavior change, who joins us on the latest episode of .

This episode delves into using and to navigate patients' varying levels of readiness for change. Learn how connecting personal values to therapeutic goals can empower clients and why creating an environment for open dialogue about is essential.

https://bit.ly/MenningerMindDive

10/15/2024

What do you get when you combine and employees who like to have fun? Team members who dress up as their favorite emotions from the recent hit movie Inside Out 2, that's what!

This celebration of emotions is certainly relevant to the work we do at Menninger. Patients here are often overwhelmed by their emotions, and we help them learn new skills to better manage them and understand them, too.

What's your favorite emotion from the movie?

10/14/2024

podcast is back with a new episode about , or medically managed withdrawal services, and all the other levels of care someone might experience on their road to from or .

The good news according to Daryl Shorter, MD, and Ryan D Leaf? There's a pathway to recovery for every individual. https://bit.ly/3Y9J90K

10/11/2024

It's been an especially busy week for some faculty and staff; in addition to patient care or research responsibilities, they've still found time to share their expertise:

1️⃣Michael McClam, MD, FAPA, discussed a range of topics with Dairy Queen employees;
2️⃣Katrina Rufino, PhD, talked about to Halliburton employees;
3️⃣Keisha Moore-Medina, MSW, LCSW, gave a presentation to Alpha Kappa Alpha at Texas Southern University; and
4️⃣Neil Puri, MD, presented on non-invasive for treatment-resistant at the UTHealth Houston Mood Disorders conference.

If your organization would like to hear from a Menninger expert, check out our Speakers' Bureau: https://www.menningerclinic.org/about/speakers-bureau. We're happy to arrange for a speaker for an upcoming event.

https://www.menningerclinic.org/about/speakers-bureau

10/10/2024

It's , and the theme is "mental health at work." While some clients of The Gathering Place, our psychosocial clubhouse for adults, work part-time and even full-time jobs, they ALL work on living well with persistent mental illness.

Whether it's learning new culinary skills in our teaching kitchen, attending classes and groups, volunteering in the community, producing a monthly newsletter, or enjoying outings to a park, they benefit from connecting with others, developing their talents, and celebrating their strengths.

Learn more about this vibrant community: https://ow.ly/zgke50TJjkj

10/08/2024

Got stress? Want a more positive mindset? Check out these eight skills to develop that can help! https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/27/nx-s1-5082364/anxiety-stress-positive-coping-class-skills

Life is stressful. Whether it’s work or relationship issues or you’re worrying about politics or global conflict, it can be overwhelming. NPR’s Stress Less: A quest to reclaim your calm aims to help.

10/06/2024

Calling all mental health professionals! Join us October 11 for this exciting educational event with Kerry Horrell, PhD.

During this free virtual , she'll discuss and demonstrate the crucial role this psychological skill plays in helping recover from mental illness. Dr. Horrell will also help you plan mentalizing exercises and to use with adolescents and tools for families to use as well.

Register here: https://ow.ly/ZZRC50TFaRx. (Remember, this URL is case-sensitive!)

10/04/2024

Thanks to all Menninger staff, including President and CEO Armando Colombo, and members of The Gathering Place, our free psychosocial clubhouse, who took a break October 2 to walk the path around our sports field for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor loved ones impacted by this cancer.

10/03/2024

Join us for the Adolescent Resource Collective, which we're hosting October 24, and discover treatment programs and services that you should know about!

Menninger clinicians Alton Bozeman, PsyD, Neil Puri, MD, Elizabeth Castrellon, LCSW-S, Angela Koreth, MS, LPC-S, and Hayley Citro, LPC-S, LCDC, will present on our continuum of care for this important population.

Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/adolescentresourcecollective.

You can also learn about our services for adolescents here: https://ow.ly/uSYc50TBKbT.