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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. People who need help should turn to trusted sources.

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ACE 101: Parental Substance Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

The ACE study demonstrated that growing up in a household where a parent suffers from a significant, unchecked addiction to alcohol or drugs is as damaging as direct childhood traumas. While the illegality of street drugs poses additional risks for children, addiction itself is risky enough. . ← Grounding in Toes & Yoga.

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

We naturally associate things like drug addiction and the symptoms of psychotic mental illness with danger. A parent who could not deal with a child’s normal development is unlikely to deal with the burdens of poverty, mental illness symptoms, and addiction symptoms their adult child would bring, even if they did move back home. .

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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as our “ emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Ignoring adverse emotional, psychological, or social aspects of our health can have devastating long-term consequences. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Do you know your ACE score?

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Talia Filippelli is a member of NASW-NJ: Elevate Your Parenting Psychology Today The theory of emotional intelligence (EQ) was introduced by Peter Salovey and John Mayer in the 1990s, and advanced and brought to the general public through Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction. A 42 CFR Part 2 program must adhere to specific confidentiality and consent requirements. With SUPR, Illinois hopes to reduce substance use and overdoses.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Talia Filippelli is a member of NASW-NJ: Elevate Your Parenting Psychology Today The theory of emotional intelligence (EQ) was introduced by Peter Salovey and John Mayer in the 1990s, and advanced and brought to the general public through Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence.