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

Social Work Blog

It is one thing to share your own experience living with mental illness, but to suggest that mental illness is not real or should be dealt with without the guidance of a trained professional can be harmful. 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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23 interventions to supercharge your social work

Save the Social Worker

Argue with self-criticism. List in writing any negative or self-critical thoughts you have about the rejection. Craft rebuttals to each self-criticism you’ve listed. Whenever you have a self critical thought, immediately articulate the relevant counterargument. Revive your self worth. Rejection. Yours truly.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. They can also provide education around self-care techniques to help individuals manage their own health and well being. Social workers are not qualified to provide therapy or counselling services.

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

If you experience any of the following symptoms for an extended period (two weeks or more), or if you have any thoughts of suicide or self-harm, you should seek medical attention immediately. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline – (800) 662-4357. So, how to know if you have depression?

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News Items – October 7, 2021

Social Workers Speak

New prisons study confirms harmful impacts of solitary confinement, value of mental health treatment and care. Jack Haden is a member: Pandemic Mental Health: Self-Diagnosing, Disparities and U Resources. Daniel Nuss, MD, will lead Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute and Linda Lee, LCSW, will serve as administrative vice president.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

A new report from court-appointed watchdogs details how children in foster care are subjected to unlicensed and dangerous placements, exposed to sexual abuse or engaged in self harm, and administered incorrect or improper amounts of medication. Denton Record-Chronicle (TX). The project is funded by a $1.5 million grant from the U.S.

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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol and Caffeine  

Gateway Foundation

Even drinking coffee after alcohol or consuming it hours before heading to the bar can produce these same harmful effects, which is why it’s best to avoid consuming these two beverages together. Our compassionate experts in addiction recovery can help you get back to your life before addiction and discover a renewed sense of self.