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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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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. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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Therapists and counselors have extensive training in mental health techniques, mental health issues and what interventions to employ based on goals that are determined collaboratively with the client and counselor or therapist. . There are several types of mental health providers and therapies.

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Tips and Resources for First-Year Graduate Students in Clinical Psychology

Society of Clinical Psychology

I remember entering my first year as graduate student in clinical psychology full of questions: What materials would I need? But we can’t produce quality work when we are sleep-deprived, inadequately nourished, sick, disconnected from our friends and family, or struggling with our mental health. Some Additional Resources.

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

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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. Therapy” is often used interchangeably with the terms “counseling” and “psychotherapy.” It is essentially a helping relationship between a licensed mental health professional and a client.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Representative Lydia Crafts’ own connection to the issue , along with her work as a licensed clinical social worker, have driven her to draft what she calls a public health response to substance use disorder. Beck Beck is a member of NASW-MO: ‘Telemental health’: Technology boosts mental health care in the US and India St.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Q&A: Technology Use in Mental Health Practice and Research

Society of Clinical Psychology

Samuel Lustgarten on a recent article in Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice : “ Technology use in mental health practice and research: Legal and ethical risks ” (Lustgarten & Elhai, 2018). What legal and ethical risks do you think would be most surprising to the average psychologist in clinical practice?