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

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

struggle with mental health, but less than half receive the help they need. Mental health problems often result in behaviors like substance misuse, sleep problems, emotional outbursts, weight or appetite changes, and isolation. In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm.

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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. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. However, social workers can provide guidance and advice on what treatments may be available for an individual’s condition and help them access suitable services in the community.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

These ingredients can be harmful and produce undesirable effects on the person taking the substance. While some believe that repeatedly taking molly or ecstasy over a long period is less harmful than other substances, MDMA can have severe effects on the body after a person has taken the drug for a long time. Long-Term Effects.

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What Is Problem Gambling and How to Get Help

Gateway Foundation

Problem gambling and gambling addiction occur when a person’s life is damaged or disrupted by gambling. Playing the lottery once or twice a week typically isn’t harmful behavior. Problem gambling interferes with a person’s daily life.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Many people associate crime with poverty, homelessness, and mental health issues. Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. Their fight-or-flight mechanism activates, and most people will fight for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to self-preservation.