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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

When a hospital, school, neighbor or older child reports mistreatment, social workers apply a risk assessment to determine how agencies should respond, she said. The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. Self-assessment tests can be found at www.mhanational.org.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

When a hospital, school, neighbor or older child reports mistreatment, social workers apply a risk assessment to determine how agencies should respond, she said. The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. Self-assessment tests can be found at www.mhanational.org.

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

People with ASPD may have little concern for the harm that can be brought to their bodies, believing that the rules do not apply to them. The primary feature of antisocial behaviors is a lack of empathy and a disregard for the rights of others. They may deny their addiction, which can increase the intensity and length of their SUD.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dale , a dual licensed clinical psychologist (MA/FL) and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. Dr. Dale earned her Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2005, and completed her Ph.D.

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Can Eating Disorders Change?

MQ Mental Health

A couple of years later I was being bullied by kids at school and others for being overweight, I was fixated on chocolate at Easter or Christmas and told to put it ‘out of sight out of mind’. No wonder people thought it was about self-will or will power. Around the age of 7, I began to have my first challenges with food.

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Can Eating Disorders Change?

MQ Mental Health

A couple of years later I was being bullied by kids at school and others for being overweight, I was fixated on chocolate at Easter or Christmas and told to put it ‘out of sight out of mind’. No wonder people thought it was about self-will or will power. Around the age of 7, I began to have my first challenges with food.