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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Yahoo Brent Metcalf , a licensed clinical social worker specializing in alcohol and drug addiction counseling , specifies that parents should talk to their children about substance abuse no later than age 9, because that’s the age some kids are introduced to alcohol and drugs. Here’s what experts recommend.

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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

The realm of psychological science is not exempt from this obligation to provide inclusive and affirming care, and it is held to this standard by its highest governing body – the American Psychological Association (APA). Discuss your thoughts on encouraging clinical creativity within clinical treatment protocols such as CIT-S.

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SMALL ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN FREQUENT CANNABIS USE AND COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN YOUTH APPEAR TO WANE AFTER BRIEF ABSTINENCE: RESULTS FROM A META-ANALYSIS

Society of Clinical Psychology

of 2018, cannabis has been legalized for adult recreational use in 9 US states and for medicinal purposes in 29 states, and laws have been passed in a number of city and state governments to decriminalize its use. We also wanted to examine a clinically relevant marker of abstinence. Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation , 2017 (8), 9–37.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.

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Social Work Registration: Is it Necessary and How to Get it Done

Social Work Haven

They run programs to give people with substance abuse issues the tools necessary to stop them from abusing drugs or alcohol and are involved as court-appointed advocates who try to guide individuals through their legal situation. The online account allows you to: How to Register as a Social Worker in England? Report CPD.

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What can science tell us about suicide? (Answer: Not nearly enough… yet.)

Society of Clinical Psychology

Some clinicians might add to this picture related characteristics such as emotion dysregulation, substance abuse, or impulsivity. For clinical practice, this means that the risk factor lists put out by various government agencies and mental health foundations are rationally-derived rather than empirically-based.