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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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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.

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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

The realm of psychological science is not exempt from this obligation to provide inclusive and affirming care, and it is held to this standard by its highest governing body – the American Psychological Association (APA). earned her degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2019. Background. About the Author.

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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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The Virtual Way to Getting Better: Helping Reduce Health Disparities Online

Society of Clinical Psychology

For many, these longstanding obstacles to care become all the more intractable when compounded with the massive burden of a global pandemic disproportionally affecting their communities (Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, 2020; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020). About the Author.