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Mike Atwater, PhD

@drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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Psychologist in private practice and Program Director of GenesisCE

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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
The AAP and more than 40 organizations are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism. We’re calling on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information to protect Americans’ health. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3XILwry
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/breakin... @andydrc.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @marcietimmerman.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @samhsa.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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Breaking the Cycle: Jail Diversion as an Alternative to Incarceration for Individuals With Co-Occurring Disorders | Psychiatric Times
Jail diversion programs offer vital support for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, promoting recovery and reducing recidivism.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
College Students’ Mental Health Improves Despite Challenges | Psychiatric News psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.... @andydrc.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @drel-dbh.bsky.social @javeedsukhera.bsky.social @stuckonsw.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social @robincogan.bsky.social
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College Students’ Mental Health Improves Despite Challenges | Psychiatric News
PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
In all relationships, whether professional or personal, to really understand and not just react, follow these steps.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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Older adults can bounce back from health and emotional challenges
A new Canadian study is offering a powerful message to older adults and those who care for them: it's never too late to bounce back.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Research has shown the importance of humor and laughter in our mental and physical well-being.
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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...
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Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect
Many adult children develop perfectionism to cope with childhood dysfunction. Learn how these patterns form—and what you can do to break free.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today msmagazine.com/2022/12/06/m... @beaconpress.bsky.social @phyllisvine.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social
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Mental Health Reform Activists Played The Long Game. Here’s What That Can Teach Us Today.
Biden’s American Rescue Plan included billions for mental health—thanks to decades of work from activists and Mental Patients Liberation Movement.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
www.clarkcountynv.gov/news/082525-... #TherapeuticJustice @andydrc.bsky.social @javeedsukhera.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social @drel-dbh.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @akwyz.com
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Las Vegas Justice Court's Mental Health Court Second Graduation Honors Resilience and Recovery
Building on Success, Six More Graduates Complete Life-Changing Treatment Program
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Self-care is an action. It is taking care of yourself regardless of what is going on and being present with your needs. Your mental health will thank you.
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Trump Cancels Millions in School Mental Health Grants #NASWNC Executive Director Valerie Arendt was interviewed by The Charlotte Post about school social workers shortage that has worsened #EducationDepartment cuts. tinyurl.com/55hxwvrx #SchoolSocialWork #SocialWorkers #StudentSupport
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
AAP's immunization recommendations are based only in the science, the needs of children, and the care that pediatricians have for the children in every community. If you have any questions about our recommended schedule, reach out to your pediatrician. aao.org
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Rise with purpose! Set your mind on ‘Focus’, and get going. You have great things to accomplish.
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Howard Liu, MD, MBA @drhowardliu.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
“Location sharing is not new to Instagram; however, this new feature will share users' real-time locations.” Time for a safety chat with kids and teens on Instagram. ketv.com/article/inst...
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Instagram has unveiled a new location sharing feature. Here's how to turn it off
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows you to share your location with friends on a map. Here's how to turn it off.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The AAP has always been a leading voice in vaccine recommendations. We will continue to publish our own immunization schedule and make science-backed recommendations that pediatricians and families have trusted for decades. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
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AAP has been leading voice on childhood vaccine recommendations since 1930s
The AAP has been at the forefront of providing evidence-based immunization guidance to help pediatricians protect children from vaccine-preventable illnesses for nearly a century.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 09/08/2025
When students learn skills that help them acknowledge and manage their feelings, they develop a mindset that facilitates learning. 😌 #SEL #PreK #kindergarten #ElementaryTeacher
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Mindfulness Strategies for Young Learners
Easy-to-implement practices can support self-regulation and overall well-being in the early years.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Remember: Rest is essential to relaxing and recharging, both for physical and mental well-being. Put it on your priority list! #rest #relax #recharge #MentalHealth
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
www.nasa.gov/news-release... @nasa.gov.web.brid.gy @andydrc.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @akwyz.com @debraruh.bsky.social @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell - NASA
The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on the passing of famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. He passed away Aug. 7, in Lake
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Child Mind Institute @childmindinstitute.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We've put together resources for teachers, who are frequently the first line of defense when it comes to identifying learning, mental health and behavioral concerns, to help them work as effectively as possible with their students: childmind.org/topics/resou... #teachers #school
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Child Mind Institute @childmindinstitute.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Get more of our back-to-school resources: childmind.org/resources/ba...
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Resources for Going Back to School - Child Mind Institute
Find articles and tips to help you navigate back-to-school with a child suffering from mental health or a learning disorder.
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Felix Nater CSC @felixnatercsc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” ~ Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Communication matters: Choosing your words wisely builds trust and respect in personal and in professional relationships, and demonstrates you value the other person's perspective.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Make Self-Care a priority; it’s essential to your mental health and wellbeing!
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrist... @americanpsyco.bsky.social @javeedsukhera.bsky.social @robincogan.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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Social Determinants of Mental Health Spotlight: Highlights from the Social Determinants of Mental He
The American Psychiatric Association recently hosted a groundbreaking convening focused on integrating social determinants of mental health (SDOMH) into psychiatric care and education.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Parenting Tip: Words and tone matter as we speak to our children and how they develop healthy self-worth.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
If you’re not learning from mistakes you’re not moving forward.
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
July marks #DisabilityPride Month, honoring the ADA & celebrating disability as part of human diversity. 2025 theme: We Belong Here, and We're Here to Stay. Visibility, rights, and inclusion matter every day. #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #NASW
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
As #MensHealthMonth comes to an end, we want to remind you that you are strong for talking about your mental health.💙 It's okay to ask for help. If you're struggling, there is support and help available. You can always dial 988 or text TALK to 741741. Artwork by Dan Lee
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
New week motivation: Creating a wellness lifestyle is a worthy goal. Do It! #MotivationMonday #Wellness #Lifestyle #MentalHealth
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Turn on the music! Research shows music can significantly benefit mental health by promoting relaxation, regulating mood, and reduce anxiety and stress.
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Dorlee Michaeli, MBA, LCSW @swcareer.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
✅ Free Mental Health Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals for June 2025 www.socialwork.career/2025/06/free... #socialworksky #continuingeducation #therapy
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Free Mental Health Webinars, June 2025 - SocialWork.Career
Free webinars for social workers and mental health providers for June 2025; many of which provide CEs or certificates of completion
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
New month offers new things to learn. Activate your curiosity to find new ways to meet your goals! #Motivation #goals #opportunity #learn
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
There are key ways we can learn to grow our capacity for mental and physical resilience. Don't know where to begin? Understanding the connection between physical and mental health, as well as its impact on your own needs, is a good starting point. Visit: afsp.org/building-resilience/
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
With grateful hearts we honor and remember the ultimate sacrifice of our U.S. Military Armed Forces who have died in war. Our debt of gratitude can never be repaid for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. Thanking them and their families for their service.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19/05/2025
“Sesame Street” has signed a new distribution deal with Netflix, as well as a separate deal with PBS, the show announced on Monday. This gives the children’s show a much needed-boost as it battles a financial crisis. nyti.ms/3Zswh7l
Elmo and other “Sesame Street” characters with their puppeteers on set. Text reads: "‘Sesame Street,’ Facing Crisis, Signs New Deal With Netflix." Photo by Jonah Markowitz for The New York Times.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
www.ktnv.com/news/jail-is... @andydrc.bsky.social @lorilevin.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @drel-dbh.bsky.social @neilmilliken.bsky.social @akwyz.com @debraruh.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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'Jail is a band-aid': Mental Health Court Program working to change lives in treating repeat offenders
The program, started by judges Nadia Wood and Eric Goodman, aims to strike a balance between recovery and economics when it comes to repeat offenders with serious mental illnesses.
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
At the end of each day take a measure on these…
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
#NASW Florida member Lequita Brooks, LCSW, wrote an editorial column for the Jacksonville Free Press urging lawmakers to increase access to mental health services by licensed clinical social workers. Read more in the #NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-...
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
When you commit to a healthy mental and physical lifestyle you make choices with consequences. Choose wisely and have a great weekend!
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The time to build emotional resilience in ourselves and our communities is now. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and beyond, we encourage people to think about what best helps them cope with challenges and move beyond basic “self-care” to consider true resilience.
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Cleveland Clinic @clevelandclinic.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
You need your brain to function — and your brain needs you to function at its best. 🧠💡 The Six Pillars of Brain Health outlines simple steps to help make your brain healthier, more resilient and capable of fighting the effects of aging. cle.clinic/3EyxfYK
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The 6 Pillars of Brain Health
Paying attention to the “Six Pillars of Brain Health” can help keep your mind sharp and guard against dementia and other cognitive disorders. Here’s how to do it.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025 | North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.
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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
What's the connection between boundaries and codependency? Find out in this article! #boundaries #codependency betterboundariesworkbook.com/boundaries-c...
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Boundaries and Codependency - The Better Boundaries Workbook
Do boundary problems mean I'm codependent? Not necessarily. Learn the symptoms of codependency and how they connect to boundary problems.
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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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This Mental Health Fix Is Free, Natural, and Probably in Your Backyard
In just 12 weeks, nature-based activities like gardening, care farming, and mindfulness in the fresh air significantly boosted the mental health of over 200 participants in England. These community-ro...
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Child Mind Institute @childmindinstitute.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Research shows that children with intellectual developmental disorder have a higher incidence of mental health problems than other kids, but they are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for them. Read this week's newsletter here: childmind.org/give/newslet...
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Reach deep and activate your courage to enter into recovery, into therapy and to overcome fears of all that holds you back from fulfilling your dreams.
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Felix Nater CSC @felixnatercsc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Combating Workplace Violence: Creating & Maintaining Safe Environments is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online purchase. Check it out. bit.ly/3odv3NA #workplaceviolenceprevention @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @mysageadvice.bsky.social @drmikeatwater.bsky.social
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IAP || Book || Combating Workplace Violence
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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Evidence-Based podcast from @newharbinger.bsky.social If you're estranged from family, or know someone who is, be sure to tune in! open.spotify.com/episode/4ydq...
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
On #WorldHealthDay, we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙
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Mike Atwater, PhD @drmikeatwater.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Have a Good Sunday with impromptu moments. #wellbeing #relationships #exercise #MentalHealth
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