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The long awaited second edition Psychopharmacology: A mental health professional’s guide to commonly used medications by Herbert Mwebe

The Critical Blog

Whilst there are various alternative interventions to managing moderate to severe mental health presentations, psychotropic medications remain the mainstay interventions used in various clinical settings. The arbiter of whether these medications are useful or not is the person taking the medication.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

a licensed clinical psychologist and advocate for Asian American mental health in the state of New York. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. Following the acquisition of her doctoral degree, Dr. Chang dedicated herself to the pursuit of research, clinical work, and training. Dr. Chang earned her B.A.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

I’m in my 14 th year as a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker. Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. Most states have overly restrictive involuntary hold laws.

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

Social Work Blog

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . Addressing Diversity in PTSD Treatment: Clinical Considerations and Guidance for the Treatment of PTSD in LGBTQ Populations . Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work.

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News Items – January 12, 2023

Social Workers Speak

He is a licensed certified social worker in clinical settings and a master of business administration who will take over the position previously occupied by CEO Angelo McClain, Ph.D. The need for such a program, developed by the administration of outgoing Gov. It’s truly transformative for our state,” she said. Scary Mommy.

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Welcome New Social Workers!

Beyond Advocacy

According to a report from the American Psychiatric Association , 37 percent of Americans rated their mental health as fair or poor at the end of 2022, up from 31 percent at the end of 2021. Some social workers will focus on macro practice and pursue administrative careers with nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).