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ACE 101: Parental Substance Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

There are a lot of complexities with parental substance abuse as one of the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in terms of policy and prevention, but first, we need to understand it from a child’s point of view. . Why is parental substance abuse a trauma? Substance abuse can complicate the parent-child attachment.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Society of Clinical Psychology

first appeared on Society of Clinical Psychology. It starts by showing compassion, so everyone feels free to ask for help.” ” The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

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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. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

The landmark CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences Study defines emotional abuse as when “a parent, stepparent, or adult living in your home often swore at you, insulted you, put you down, or acted in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt.” . Childhood Emotional Abuse vs. Emotional Neglect. 800) 662-4357.

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What is Childhood like for Nonbinary Youth?

Stop Abuse Campaign

All of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs.

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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as our “ emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Emotional and behavioral outcomes may include a propensity towards substance abuse, an inclination to risky or defiant behaviors, anxiety, or depression. Do you know your ACE score?

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ACE 101: Intimate Partner Violence

Stop Abuse Campaign

Domestic and intimate partner violence are Adverse Childhood Experiences that weaken a family’s chance for emotional, psychological, and physical stability and safety. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (800) 662-4357.