Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. By Carla B.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

Interestingly, I find myself embarking on a unique journey of faith and healing where I explore Bible verses about depression (KJV) within the realm of social work. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. What Bible verse should you read when depressed?

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Psychological Health Care

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Read on to learn more about loneliness, how it can impact your mental health and strategies to overcome feeling lonely. Behavioural symptoms – decreased motivation, changes in eating habits, and increased substance abuse. due to illness or disability), or social anxiety (e.g., Mental health issues.

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Blurt It Out

AUGUST 30, 2023

Discovering the underlying factors that contribute to anxiety is crucial in understanding this complex condition. While genetics play a role, there are additional influences that significantly impact anxiety’s development and severity. Can you be born with social anxiety and other types? Is Anxiety Inherited Genetically?

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Blurt It Out

APRIL 15, 2024

These toxic family environments can have profound effects on our mental health, shaping our emotional well-being and sense of self. In this article, we’ll explore the signs of a toxic family, delve into its impact on mental health, and discuss strategies for coping and healing.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 26, 2022

← When to talk to children about sexual abuse. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Stop Abuse Campaign persists in its efforts to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Please understand that depression is a severe condition. What is depression?

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 10, 2022

Did you know that over 40 million adults and seven percent of children suffer anxiety? Almost an epidemic, it is one of the most common mental disorders that significantly affects the quality of people’s lives. More importantly, you’ll understand why you may have developed anxiety, its specific type, and why it is not your fault. .

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 29, 2022

I begin looking further into more advanced rehabs, but research has shown me that I couldn’t find one mental rehabilitation center that accepted Medicaid or Medicare in the US. The only ones I could find that took my insurance was a drug and alcohol rehab, that also treated secondary mental health issues. This is a problem.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 29, 2023

One, certainly to respond to mental health issues in the appropriate way and two, to really avoid and avert any kinds of encounters that can turn violent … and we understand that these encounters don’t necessarily have to happen,” Wilson said. Anxiety is in a lot of ways a healthy emotion.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980. Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder. Depression can be so powerful that people will not recall ever having felt manic or hypomanic.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 30, 2022

When thinking about how parental mental illness can affect family members, the landmark CDC/Kaiser Permanente study on ACEs defined “mental illness” to include everything from eating disorders and depression to more chronic conditions that completely distort a person’s perception of themselves and reality.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 6, 2022

← My Mental Health is Bad! But sitting still, closing your eyes, and forcing yourself to quiet your mind has both short and long-term benefits to your mental health that one can’t achieve by practicing yoga alone. Can Meditation Help Mental Illness? Types of Meditation to Help Your Mental Health.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 29, 2023

Lynette Spencer is a member of NASW-IL: Opinion | Fear-fueled fictions: When anxious assumptions lead us astray Shaw Local News Network Anxiety disorders often go unnoticed , potentially causing detrimental consequences in relationships, education and work. Jocelyn Thompson is a member of NASW-CA: MIND Institute gets $4.7

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Society of Clinical Psychology

JANUARY 24, 2021

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has markedly altered the landscape of mental health care in the United States. This presents us with the challenge of finding ways to prevent the health disparities long plaguing people of color from becoming even more pronounced in the face of COVID-19.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 7, 2022

During the years of abuse, children are more likely to experience: . A tendency to develop a mental health condition like anxiety and/or depression . Consequences of Childhood Emotional Abuse. The ACE study found just under 11% of participants experienced emotional abuse. 800) 273-8255.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JANUARY 13, 2022

Although many people may still feel that there is a stigma attached to seeking mental health services, we all need help from time to time. It is essentially a helping relationship between a licensed mental health professional and a client. Depression. Trauma or abuse history or PTSD. Bipolar disorder.

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Psychological Health Care

APRIL 27, 2021

Are you struggling with a mental health challenge and considering if you should consult a psychologist or seek other help? However, crisis events aside, mental ill-health can affect anyone at any time in their lives. In fact, one in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point.

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Relias

OCTOBER 3, 2022

How disasters can affect behavioral and mental health. While some disaster survivors can resume normal life after the end of the event, many others encounter adverse behavioral and mental health effects. These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

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. Mental health is about living a life of quality, dignity, and choice.

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KVC

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? .

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Psychological Health Care

AUGUST 11, 2021

Other leading causes include physical or emotional abuse, work/time pressures and physical health or mental health issues. As a result, relationship problems can contribute to emotional disorders such as anxiety , depression, unresolved grief , substance abuse, anger management and weight control.

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Psychological Health Care

AUGUST 31, 2020

According to some experts , surging rates of anxiety and depression, economic decline, job losses, and isolation due to lockdown and social distancing may lead to a 25 per cent increase in Australia’s suicide rate every year for the next five years. Substance abuse problems. History of childhood abuse or trauma.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Specifically, they state that, “as society continues to become more and more culturally diverse, mental health providers must continually engage in ongoing self-assessment related to knowledge, skills and abilities to provide culturally responsive care” 2. Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g., Familial Units.

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Pure Recovery California

JANUARY 24, 2020

In Richard’s case after repetitive 19 Channel Neurofeedback and TMS treatment for Resistant Depression, the brain began to respond and the cognitive function improved. Common symptoms of traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and substance abuse include: Risk of migraines, seizures, balance issues, lack of coordination and memory functions.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. Mood disorders: Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder, can co-occur with gambling disorder. This loss of control is a hallmark of gambling disorder.

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Social Workers Speak

APRIL 22, 2022

The public is largely unaware that social workers represent the largest group of mental health providers in the nation. The past two-plus years have and continue to exact a heavy toll on people’s mental health. We are in a mental health crisis, where the vast need for treatment clashes with staff shortages.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Use” for illicit drugs or ”drug misuse” for prescription medications instead of “abuse” “Being in recovery” instead of “clean” Using first-person language can go a long way in promoting empathy in the clinical space that can then extend beyond the medical environment.

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Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 13, 2022

Democratic candidates for governor, Senate address Iowa mental health. Chuck Grassley advocated Thursday for increased funding and access to mental health care. Moderators focused questions on workforce shortages for social workers and the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Iowa Capital Dispatch.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This can manifest itself in a range of symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and more. Feeling drained and unhappy can come from a variety of sources, from burnout in social work to depression. Stressors may include work overload, managing too many complex cases, or not having a work-life balance.

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Social Work Synergy

APRIL 15, 2020

She spends her workdays between two group homes; each houses 25 vulnerable men with difficulties stemming from substance abuse. She soothes anxiety and also makes sure all the normal things get done: medication management, daily living skills, online appointments, job search, treatment. But nothing is normal right now.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 15, 2021

There are some warning signs that your body is sending you to communicate that you’re overworking yourself or you’re not taking enough care of your mental health because you’re too busy caring for others; most of the times, social workers ignore these signs and this can make the burnout ever more difficult to overcome.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

Maternal mental health Another critical factor that does not get enough attention is maternal mental health, which is an underlying cause of more than 10% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. It can occur with or without previous mental health factors, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or domestic risks.

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