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‘I believe in the value of social work’: launch editor looks back as Community Care turns 50

Community Care

The magazine covered the gamut of social work and social care including child protection, adoption, mental health and services for disabled and older people. Even at university, Mark got involved with the International Voluntary Service, where he started a group to help psychiatric patients with painting and decorating.

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News Items – July 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association and the National Association of Social Workers pledge to work with Congress and state policymakers in an effort to protect access and availability of abortion services,” the three organizations said in a joint statement. Psychology Today.

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Adopting Mindfulness Additionally, mindfulness exercises can anchor during panic attacks, often creating a sense of detachment from reality. It is important to recognize that panic attacks can manifest in a variety of psychiatric and medical disorders, adding to the complexity of understanding and managing this condition.

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Adopting Mindfulness Additionally, mindfulness exercises can anchor during panic attacks, often creating a sense of detachment from reality. It is important to recognize that panic attacks can manifest in a variety of psychiatric and medical disorders, adding to the complexity of understanding and managing this condition.

CBT 52
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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

Adopting Mindfulness Additionally, mindfulness exercises can anchor during panic attacks, often creating a sense of detachment from reality. It is important to recognize that panic attacks can manifest in a variety of psychiatric and medical disorders, adding to the complexity of understanding and managing this condition.

CBT 52
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Clinical Philosophy

In a recent episode of The Life Scientific , the guest - psychologist Julia Shaw (who researches false memories, forensic psychology, and bisexuality) - talks about coming to understand that her father was schizophrenic. By analogy: think of the different treatment implications that can sometimes follow from psychiatric diagnosis.)

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Wearable devices as adjuncts in treating anxiety: Weighing up the benefits and risks

Society of Clinical Psychology

Most of these monitor specific physiological signals thought to interact with psychological phenomena (such as breathing or skin conductance). However, since wearable devices are (like apps) often marketed directly to consumers, clinicians may increasingly encounter clients who have made their own decision adopt these devices.

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