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Guest Post: Interview with Merryl Hammond, PD; Author of Mad Like Me and Navigating Bipolar Country

Bipolar Bandit

Interview with Merryl Hammond, PhD, Editor of Navigating Bipolar Country and author of Mad Like Me Q: To start, could you tell us a bit about your background and work, Merryl? I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder? You can tame this tiger!”

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., 2009; Cahill et al., 2003; Carpender et al.,

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UPDATE: Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing – Application to Clinical Social Workers

Social Work Blog

We are also advocating on behalf of clinical social workers with key federal regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. Document the GFE in the clinical record. Background on Federal Rule. Compliance Steps. Timeframes.

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

Consulting a healthcare professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist, can provide the necessary guidance and support to manage your anxiety effectively. In clinical practice, the term “high-functioning anxiety” is not formally recognized as an official diagnosis. They may come across as having nervous energy.

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Comparing psychotherapies for gay and bisexual men’s mental health

Society of Clinical Psychology

gay, bisexual) men’s health, finding that: Sexual minority men experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders , and HIV acquisition than heterosexual men. LGBTQ-affirmative counseling (10 sessions-as-usual at a local community clinic). Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 90 (6), 459-477.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

And for 25 years now, I have been a consultant working on projects related to promoting international classifications with the WHO, the World Health Organization. Reese Druckenmiller is a member of NASW-MN: Navigating ADHD in adulthood Mayo Clinic In my practice, I spend quite a bit of time explaining to children what it means to have ADHD.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

And for 25 years now, I have been a consultant working on projects related to promoting international classifications with the WHO, the World Health Organization. Reese Druckenmiller is a member of NASW-MN: Navigating ADHD in adulthood Mayo Clinic In my practice, I spend quite a bit of time explaining to children what it means to have ADHD.