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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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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

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.” Dynamics of Abuse . June 21, 2022. Mighty Oaks Foundation .

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Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” This has increased access to psychological care through general practitioners who have a specific focus on those with chronic conditions.

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SMALL ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN FREQUENT CANNABIS USE AND COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN YOUTH APPEAR TO WANE AFTER BRIEF ABSTINENCE: RESULTS FROM A META-ANALYSIS

Society of Clinical Psychology

At the same time, perceptions regarding the risks of cannabis use have decreased (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014). in Psychology from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation , 2017 (8), 9–37. About the Author. Cobb Scott, Ph.D. received a B.A.

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

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Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Also, keep in mind the circular relationship between pain, illness, and mental health issues.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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To help behavioral health administrators recruit and retain employees and meet the needs of the communities they serve, comprehensive strategies are needed. This new evidence suggests that the pandemic will continue to have long-term effects on staffing, leaving emotional and psychological trauma in its wake.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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To help behavioral health administrators recruit and retain employees and meet the needs of the communities they serve, comprehensive strategies are needed. This new evidence suggests that the pandemic will continue to have long-term effects on staffing, leaving emotional and psychological trauma in its wake.