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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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CBT for Kids: How You Can Improve the Mental Health of Younger Clients

Relias

It is used to treat a wide range of issues including health-related distress, family and school problems, and numerous psychiatric disorders. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons for youth to attend therapy. Studies have shown that kids between seven and 15 years old see great results in terms of anxiety reduction with CBT.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

By naming all associated parties, it becomes quite clear why Emily complains about sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and somatization. Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies.

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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

Relias

Whether they are natural or man-made disasters, human services professionals must prepare accordingly. These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. In fact, 15% of individuals who have lived through a natural disaster are diagnosed with depression or anxiety. Disasters happen.

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Kids and the Mental Health Pandemic

Shelter, Inc

Positive metrics included feeling relaxed and hopeful , with negative metrics including depression and anxiety. And we’re seeing kids who are coming to the emergency department who have more physical symptoms that probably have a psychiatric cause.”. Department of Health and Human Services National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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Kids and the Mental Health Pandemic

Shelter, Inc

Positive metrics included feeling relaxed and hopeful , with negative metrics including depression and anxiety. And we’re seeing kids who are coming to the emergency department who have more physical symptoms that probably have a psychiatric cause.”. Department of Health and Human Services National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) .

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Strategies for Effective Suicide Loss Postvention

Relias

Psychiatric issues, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and problematic substance use are more common with suicide losses compared to other types of losses. Were already experiencing psychiatric issues, such as depression, or had suicidal thoughts and behaviors prior to the death.