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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. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. He lived in section 8 housing, which is for low-income people.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug dealing typically starts as a way for users like Larry to make enough money to feed their addiction. According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. Drug and alcohol abuse. Tobacco use as an adult.