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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. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

These difficulties might include high anger and conflict, a child having lots of worries, low mood or difficulties with self esteem. What to expect Most sessions will start with yourself and your child in the room for a conversation about confidentiality and what to expect from the appointment. What happens next?

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

Emotional abuse is an intentional action meant to cause harm and long-term damage. The CDC also described emotional abuse as “behaviors that harm a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being.”. A tendency to develop a mental health condition like anxiety and/or depression . Low self-esteem. Take the ACE test here.

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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. So, how to know if you have depression? Depression is not something to ignore or brush off. There is help. . Natural treatments .

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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

Emotional and behavioral outcomes may include a propensity towards substance abuse, an inclination to risky or defiant behaviors, anxiety, or depression. When you take care of your mental and emotional health, you improve productivity, foster positive self-esteem, and build better relationships with others. Understand your ACEs.

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Neglect

Stop Abuse Campaign

Childhood emotional neglect is 100% preventable if we take the time to understand what it is, what it looks like, what causes it, and the research highlighting the programs that can help families prevent unnecessary and harmful emotional neglect. . What is childhood emotional neglect? . Do you know your ACE score? Take the ACE test here.

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How To Distract Yourself From Depression Or Scary Thoughts

Blurt It Out

Although it’s not often talked about, many people who suffer from depression struggle with urges to self-harm. Self-harming urges can be extremely powerful, and it takes a lot to over-ride or ignore them. Photo: Team Design Often, we are drawn to self-harm as a means to release pent-up feelings.