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Stand-Up Comedy and Mental Health: An Interview with Drew Landry

My Brains Not Broken

Today’s post is an interview with Drew Landry , a stand-up comedian and writer from Maryland, currently based in Los Angel es. In this interview, we talked about his approach to comedy, mental health and his recent comedy special. Whether it’s mental illness or addiction issues. Thanks for speaking with me, Drew!

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Opioid Addiction Is Here to Stay

Famcare

“Opioid addiction is here to stay,” said a social work professor we recently interviewed. “ But as long as we turn away from the horrors of this widespread addiction and choose to remain in denial, we will not make a concerted effort to widely administer treatment.

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13 Pro Athletes With Problem Gambling Addictions

Gateway Foundation

Gambling addiction can pose significant problems for a person’s health and finances, and pro athletes are just as susceptible. While many enjoy occasional gambling, the hobby can become a full-blown addiction when a person experiences a compulsive urge to gamble despite the consequences. John Daly 2. Wayne Rooney 3. Pete Rose 5.

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

They may deny their addiction, which can increase the intensity and length of their SUD. Addiction experts will provide a dual diagnosis to treat both conditions and help you through the recovery process. A more challenging addiction recovery. Motivational interviewing. Childhood experiences. Incarceration.

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Effective Psychotherapists: Learning & Practicing Skills to Improve Client Outcomes

inSocialWork

Our guest today is Theresa Moyers, PhD, a practitioner, researcher, author and leading scholar in the motivational interviewing approach. Theresa Moyers, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, where she specializes in the treatment of addictive behaviors. What do they do, and how do they do it?

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Guest Post: Interview with Producers of Spiral- Bipolar Documentary

Bipolar Bandit

My hope is that the movie can act as a wake up call to families on the brink, to get the help they need before tragedy strikes, whether that is therapy, addiction counseling, medication… whatever it takes to stabilize and keep the kids safe as they develop into adults themselves.

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The Victoria Climbié Inquiry chair reflects on social work, 21 years on

Community Care

Our interview with Lord Herbert Laming is part of a new series of profiles of key figures who have shaped social work over the past five decades, to celebrate Community Care’s 50th anniversary. Which influential figures in social work would you like to see Community Care interview?