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Economic benefits of ADIE treatment for autistic people with anxiety

MQ Mental Health

Thousands of people could potentially benefit from a new treatment to an anxiety disorder which affects 18% of autistic people, were it rolled out across the UK. The economic benefits of ADIE, a treatment for autistic people who have Generalised Anxiety Disorder, could be valued as high as £125-£170 million nationally.

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Best Practices for Promoting Self-Advocacy Among Your IDD Clients

Relias

For direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working in the intellectual and development disabilities field (IDD), acting as an ally for client self-advocacy is a huge part of the job. What is self-advocacy? What is self-advocacy? Self-advocacy is deeply personal. But knowing where to start can be tricky.

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One Stone Meditation for Our Clients and Ourselves

University of Connecticut

Participants will learn about his history with mindfulness, his advocacy for peace and social justice, and his connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It has wide application for use with clients, especially in the management of stress and anxiety. and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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Research: Young Adult Perceptions of Climate Change, Here and Abroad

University of Connecticut

We hope to learn about the youth’s involvement with climate activism, as well as any anxieties or concerns with climate change broadly. As more research on climate change’s impact on survival surfaces, we want to examine how youth and young adults’ positive or negative perceptions of climate change impact their desire to engage in advocacy.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The alliance provides advocacy, research, education, and resources for maternal mental health. It is recommended that the questions be completed with a healthcare professional.

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How does an Occupational Therapist work with autism?

Prosper Health Collective

Routines allow people to know what is coming next, therefore minimising uncertainty and anxiety and providing calm and order, all of which assist autistic people to better understand and navigate their environment. For autistic people, routines are often highly important and offer predictability and control over their time.

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Best in Mental Health for August 2020

Social Work.Career

Learn about NAMI’s Family to Family Program, religion and spirituality, evidence-based practices, how to promote racial equity, reduce stress/anxiety, how to be a peer reviewer and much more!