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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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December Difficulties: Common Christmas Concerns To Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

In fact, a study in 2021-22 found that anxiety and depression rose sharply over December in 2021, and life satisfaction dropped between November and December that year reaching the lowest levels since March during lockdowns. Mental illnesses commonly exacerbated Depression Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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The Truth About Why Your Brain Drives Your Behavior and Addiction

Pure Recovery California

Richard 38, had gone to twelve addiction treatment programs and failed every one of them. The underlying problem in his brain’s prefrontal cortex was the primary reason Richard couldn’t get any real benefit from a recovery program. “Many behaviors driven by addiction are real problems. He really wanted to quit.

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Here are some differential diagnoses to consider in the evaluation of gambling disorder: Substance use disorders: Substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction, may co-occur with gambling disorder. Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression.

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Members in the News – August 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

She says for some who had to flee the flames, the initial shock is now giving way to wrenching anxiety, nightmares, anxiety, depression and sometimes anger, as the depth of the trauma settles in. Some don’t know anyone, but there’s still depression with this happening so close to home.

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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery. The Washington Blade.