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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Perfectionism personality traits aren’t considered a disorder but rather a vulnerability factor that increases a person’s chance of developing depression and other psychological problems like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and even addiction. How to Manage Depression Caused by Perfectionism.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

MDMA Addiction and Withdrawal. The research on the risk of addiction to MDMA is varied. Still, there are plenty of signs that it has the potential to be just as addictive as other substances, mainly since it affects the same neurotransmitter systems as other drugs — norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. Psychotherapy.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Some of the treatments available to individuals with PTSD include: Psychotherapy: During therapy, you’ll talk with a mental health professional to help address your traumatic experiences and learn how to move on and improve your symptoms. However, many treatments can help improve a person’s well-being and alleviate symptoms.

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News Items – February 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The letter was signed by 11 groups, including the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers , the American Psychiatric Association, and the Psychotherapy Action Network. We rarely see people who are only facing addiction to one substance,” Duraney said. Insider NJ. The Badger Herald.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

Services at our Mental Health Treatment Centers include medication-assisted treatment, psychotherapy, dual diagnosis treatment, and ongoing support to prevent relapse. We can help you or a loved one address the source of co-occurring substance misuse and self-harm, paving the road to recovery and a better quality of life.