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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Society of Clinical Psychology

Nearly half of all Americans will meet criteria for a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and many more experience symptoms of these conditions at different points in their lives. This month is a great reminder to check in on yourself, your friends, family, loved ones, or colleagues to see how everyone is doing.

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ACE 101: Parental Mental Illness

Stop Abuse Campaign

When thinking about how parental mental illness can affect family members, the landmark CDC/Kaiser Permanente study on ACEs defined “mental illness” to include everything from eating disorders and depression to more chronic conditions that completely distort a person’s perception of themselves and reality. Do you know your ACE score?

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes. The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts. An SUPR grant is a federal monetary award that helps substance use disorder treatment centers expand and enhance their services. This medication is capable of reversing an opioid overdose, and it can save an individual’s life.

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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 30% Off Select Books!

Social Work Blog

Drawing on his 40+ years of meditation practice, experience as a Vietnam veteran, and decades of psychotherapy work with his clients, Ray Scurfield demonstrates how to introduce meditation into treatment for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder or everyday stress.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care. 2 – Trustworthiness and transparency Trust is critical for effective care.