Dr. Brian T. Benton

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  Brian T. Benton, MD

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  APA Makes Case for Increased IHS Budget -- Lehmann 40... - [Cached Version]
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  "It is imperative that IHS first and foremost address the disparity in disease rates and access to care that exists in Indian neighborhoods," stated psychiatrist Brian Benton, M.D., on behalf of the coalition to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies in April.
  
  A disproportionate number of AI/ANs suffer from alcoholism, substance abuse, and suicide compared with all other ethnic and racial groups in the United States, said Benton.He is of Cherokee descent and a member of APA's Committee of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Psychiatrists and the Assembly caucus representing these same groups.
  
  The suicide rate for American Indians is 60 percent higher than that for the general population, and studies have shown that 70 percent of completed and attempted suicides on Indian reservations involved alcohol use, according to the testimony submitted by the Friends of Indian Health.
  
  More than half of the American Indians who commit suicide have never seen a psychiatrist or mental health professional, said Benton.As medical director of psychiatric services at William W. Backus Hospital, a general community hospital in Norwich, Conn., Benton sees and treats a large number of American Indians for co-occurring depression and substance abuse.
  
  "American Indians in New England have been mired in a culture of poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence for centuries.This is a result of oppression, forced assimilation and loss of cultural identity, inadequate health care, and lack of educational opportunities," Benton told Psychiatric News.
  
  The IHS has lacked the resources it needs to meet the health care needs of Native Americans."The IHS has been a low priority for the federal government," said Benton.
  
  Some Indian tribes own and operate casinos, which have become a source of significant income for them.Benton mentioned that tribes on two reservations in Connecticut near his hospital own successful casinos and have spent the income on establishing new health care services.
  
  To improve the access of AI/ANs to general health care and mental health services, Congress needs to increase the Fiscal 2006 IHS Health Services and Health Facilities budget proposed by the president by $170 million, to bring it to a total of $3.22 billion, Benton testified.
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  Brian Benton, M.D., in the House Rayburn Office Building of Congress after he testified on increasing the Fiscal 2006 budget of the Indian Health Service.

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  In the news: Dr. Brian T. Benton, medical director of the department of psychiatric services and chief of the department of psychiatry at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, was elected chairman of the Minority and Under-represented Group Committee of the American Psychiatric Association.
  
  Minority concerns: During the past three years, Benton has served as deputy representative for the caucus of Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian psychiatrists.In this capacity, he attends the Minority and Under-represented Group Committee, an active component of the APA.At the Association's May meeting, he was elected to chair this committee.He also was elected caucus representative for a three-year term.
  
  Active member: Benton has been active at the state level as well, and served two terms as president of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society from May 2000 to May 2002.He is supported in his position and profession by his wife, Muriel, his daughter, Rosemary, and son, Ian.
  
  Quotable: "Membership on these organizations and committees allows me to present local patients' issues in a national forum," Benton says.

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  Dr. Brian Benton, Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Backus Hospital and Lori Welcome, a social worker at the Backus Center for Mental Health, will discuss ways to deal with chronic illness and emotional wellbeing.

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  Brian T. Benton,MD

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  "Despite the attention the law has received nationwide, I believe its impact will be minimal," Connecticut Psychiatric Society President Brian Benton, M.D., told Psychiatric News.
  
  "What it will do is encourage teachers to make recommendations for students to be evaluated by a professional if they see that one of their students is displaying behavioral problems.We hope that professional will be a psychiatrist," Benton said.
  
  He noted that teachers probably have no business recommending specific medications in the first place and that this law places that responsibility in a strictly medical context, where it belongs.

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  Happy as can be - Living - norwichbulletin.com - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/23/2002    Last Visited: 12/23/2002  

  Dr. Brian Benton, medical director of psychiatric services at Backus Hospital and President of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society, says it's important to focus on what you have, and what you can give to others.
  
  "The key to being happy is trying to turn your thoughts outward to people around you," he says."Especially during this time of year, try and help other folks.Be giving, and take time to be caring toward other people."
  
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  "It's important to treat yourself well, and that doesn't mean being selfish," Benton says."Self-care allows you to recharge and give to others.You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else."

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  Local News - Norwich Bulletin - www.norwichbulletin.com - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/24/2005    Last Visited: 2/25/2005  

  I'm conflicted about it, too," said Dr. Brian Brenton, medical director of psychiatric services at The William W. Backus Hospital.
  
  The internal struggle is knowing the heinous details of a crime, while also realizing the punishment could be the end of another life, Brenton said.
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  "It's a very real scenario people can't ignore anymore," Brenton said."The longer it's hanging in front of people, the more upset people are going to get."
  
  In addition to details of the case and Ross' crimes, media coverage has intensified.
  
  "I think it's disturbing -- scary -- for people to have that degree of detail," Brenton said.
  
  Those uncomfortable or troubled by the issue should limit exposure, he said, adding the same held true for people traumatized by Sept. 11.
  
  In addition to therapists, Brenton said many people will take comfort talking to friends or local clergy.
  
  The Rev. Lou Harper, pastor at the First Congregational Church of Griswold, said he is always more than willing to talk to those in need.
  
  But in this case, at his small church in the Pachaug section of Griswold, discussing the subject in public nearly has become taboo.Too many people in the area were touched by Ross' killings.

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  Published on: 11/23/2006    Last Visited: 11/23/2006  

  "In our culture, we have an idealized vision of the perfect holiday family setting, and rarely does this ever live up to reality," said Dr. Brian Benton, a psychiatrist with The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich."People become disappointed and are then let down by the holiday."
  
  One source of stress for adults at the holidays can be children.Youngsters are off from school and, by the end of December, some parents can have cabin fever.
  
  "Try to get them involved in preparing things and doing something constructive," Benton said of children.
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  Benton said not to expect relationships to heal overnight or that hurt feels will disappear because of the holidays.
  
  "It's unrealistic to think that two people will suddenly get along just because it's this season," Benton said.

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  Norwich Bulletin - www.norwichbulletin.com - Norwich,... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/26/2006    Last Visited: 8/27/2006  

  Brian Benton, medical director of the department of psychiatric services at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, said the transition from high school to college can be stressful for students and their families.
  
  He encouraged freshmen to attend orientation to get introduced to the college campus and college life, get involved in social activities and get to know the resources available to them on campus.
  
  "Expect it's going to be an adjustment," he said."Give it some time, use the resources on campus, and talk to a dorm advisor if there is a problem and there's one available."
  
  He reminded students they are not alone.
  
  "Your roommate is going to be going through the same thing," he said.
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  Brian Benton, medical director of the department of psychiatric services at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, said:

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