Clinic, Mental Health and Treatment Planning

The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

Mental Health

Mental Health Disability Advocacy Government

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

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist

Lawson Psychology

JANUARY 28, 2024

What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist Seeing a psychologist for the first time can be a daunting experience for some people. Arriving at the clinic When you arrive at the clinic, you will be welcomed by one of our client relationship team members. It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous and apprehensive.

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

JANUARY 29, 2024

What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child Attending an appointment with a clinical psychologist can be a time of mixed feelings. Typically, in the first appointment we will provide an assessment in order to develop a shared understanding about the nature of the difficulties and think about a treatment plan.

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Harnessing cultural identity as a protective factor in minority mental health: Applications to children and families

Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 7, 2021

Often times the field of clinical psychology assumes a “deficit-based” approach to minority mental health. Over-emphasizing deficits in minority mental health can be problematic for two central reasons. Over-emphasizing deficits in minority mental health can be problematic for two central reasons.

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Mental Health Clinic Psychology Psychiatric

Prescriptive Authority for Clinical Psychologists

Society of Clinical Psychology

JANUARY 31, 2020

Robiner, Tompkins, and Hathaway summarize training programs of various health professions that prescribe for mental health patients. This coursework is supplemented by a range of 1,500 (NPs, DNPs) to 9,000 (MD, DO) hours of supervised clinical training that involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment.

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Loneliness and psychosis in clinical practice

Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 1, 2020

In practice, clinical psychologists typically focus on diagnosing and treating specific mental health conditions. 1980) may be administered during clinical intake to inform treatment planning. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, Accepted April, 2020. Badcock, J.C., Adery, L.H. and Park, S.

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Clinic Schizophrenia Psychiatry Psychology

What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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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Treating Older Adults: What Do We Need to Know?

Society of Clinical Psychology

JANUARY 10, 2022

In 2012, the Institute of Medicine projected that at least 20% of older adults would experience some mental health concerns (Eden et al., In 2012, the Institute of Medicine projected that at least 20% of older adults would experience some mental health concerns (Eden et al., Geriatric mental health workforce training.

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Clinic Psychology Mental Health Interventional

What’s on the Menu: A Scoping Review of Decision-Making in Modular Youth Psychotherapies

Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 17, 2023

However, a quarter of protocols featured decision formulations made primarily at the beginning of treatment, with the ability to flexibly shift these decisions throughout therapy– for example, with a meeting to set personalized modules before treatment begins, followed by adaptations throughout depending on client progress.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Clinic Psychology Mental Health

Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 26, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Stop Abuse Campaign persists in its efforts to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Clinical Depression (AKA Major Depressive Disorder). ← When to talk to children about sexual abuse. What is depression? There is help. .

Depression

Depression Self-harm Psychotherapy Treatment Planning

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Long-term Difficulties

Shelter, Inc

OCTOBER 13, 2022

These challenges may include behavioral and emotional struggles that impact their social relationships with children and adults, cognitive problems that interfere with skill development and school performance, and long-term physical and mental health problems. Click here to learn more about Shelter’s Clinical Program.

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These tests can help identify specific patterns and behaviors associated with high-functioning anxiety, enabling your mental health provider to tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs. In clinical practice, the term “high-functioning anxiety” is not formally recognized as an official diagnosis.

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Anxiety Disorder Mental Health Treatment Planning

How do we know when posttraumatic stress disorder is getting better?

Society of Clinical Psychology

JULY 13, 2020

More importantly, in the absence of a clear agreement on treatment response or non-response, it is difficult to effectively plan treatment and make timely clinical decisions such as when to cease, persist with or consider augmenting treatment. Author Bios.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. If you are interested in dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, then a psychologist may be the better choice.

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Social Worker Psychology Mental Health Interventional

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

However, social workers can provide guidance and advice on what treatments may be available for an individual’s condition and help them access suitable services in the community. Furthermore , social workers can work in collaboration with psychiatrists and GP’s to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for those in need.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Mental Health Interventional

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

JANUARY 2, 2024

In short, individuals with certain mental health conditions such as mood and anxiety disorders can request that their ESA be allowed to live with them. 3 Steps To Get A Legitimate ESA Letter In Idaho A licensed mental health professional can help you get an ESA. Photo: Shutterstock 1. Is an ESA the same as a service dog?

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Psychiatric Self-harm Disability Mental Health

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In short, individuals with certain mental health conditions such as mood and anxiety disorders can request that their ESA be allowed to live with them. 3 Steps To Get A Legitimate ESA Letter In Idaho A licensed mental health professional can help you get an ESA. Photo: Shutterstock 1. Is an ESA the same as a service dog?

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Psychiatric Self-harm Disability Mental Health

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In short, individuals with certain mental health conditions such as mood and anxiety disorders can request that their ESA be allowed to live with them. 3 Steps To Get A Legitimate ESA Letter In Idaho A licensed mental health professional can help you get an ESA. Photo: Shutterstock 1. Is an ESA the same as a service dog?

Psychiatric

Psychiatric Self-harm Disability Mental Health

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In short, individuals with certain mental health conditions such as mood and anxiety disorders can request that their ESA be allowed to live with them. 3 Steps To Get A Legitimate ESA Letter In Idaho A licensed mental health professional can help you get an ESA. Photo: Shutterstock 1. Is an ESA the same as a service dog?

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Psychiatric Self-harm Disability Mental Health

What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But it is also a choice that can, and should, be life-changing in improving a child’s emotional and mental health. The events leading up to a hospital stay and the results of what happens during that stay are not the end of a child’s mental health needs. It is not to “cure” an underlying mental health need.

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Psychiatric Hospitals Mental Health Recovery

Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

They are grossly underserved in both the mental health and legal systems. I increasingly realized that there is no opportunity to influence legislators to change the system in the clinical setting. Breakdown makes a sound case in favor of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), an evidence-based tool that’s widely underutilized.

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Psychiatry Interviewing Psychiatric Schizophrenia

Clinician and client political values in culturally-competent psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 17, 2021

The ways in which client and therapist political values affect the therapeutic process has been a neglected factor in clinical practice, with many clinicians committing “culturally-competent malpractice” in this area (Redding, 2020). Develop evidence-based best practices for working with socio-politically diverse clients.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Many individuals with addiction also struggle with underlying mental health issues, and these conditions can often reinforce one another.

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Disorder Addiction Recovery Empathy

Day in the Life of an NYC Therapist

Social Work Bubble

DECEMBER 7, 2020

I typically see clients every hour on the hour, and have about 44 sessions each week, not including my hour for supervision, and the time I have towards administrative supervision duties of my own, treatment plans, progress notes, and collaborative meetings with my patients’ case managers, doctors, and other professionals.

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Therapist Treatment Planning Administration Case Management

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

They work with various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health issues, and those facing social and economic hardships. Social workers are not authorised to provide medical advice or treatments. What can social workers not do?

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Case Management Social Worker Healthcare Mental Health

What Is Problem Gambling and How to Get Help

Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 1, 2023

Mental health: The presence of mental health conditions like depression or anxiety can make a person more likely to develop a gambling addiction — these people may use gambling to cope with their emotional pain, escape from reality or self-medicate.

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Addiction Self-harm Disorder Anxiety

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

Treatment centers may use SUPR grants to expand their facilities, make their facilities more accessible, hire new staff, obtain quality equipment and supplies, or offer more services. Ask the following questions to advocate for yourself and learn what to expect in available programs: What Kind of Professionals Will Be Providing Treatment?

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Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

To help professionals in this system, let’s explore the intersection of rehabilitation and mental health and cover the keys to providing trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Treatment Planning Mental Health Disorder

Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The drug did not undergo clinical trials or have approval from the FDA. We have several levels of care to help you find a program that fits your needs, and our addiction specialists will personalize your treatment plan to ensure the root cause of your addiction is addressed.

Addiction

Addiction Recovery Self-harm Sobriety

You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

JANUARY 27, 2023

Screening for trauma allows for accurate treatment planning and service provision. The information gathered during the screening process will help determine the appropriate next steps and the treatment plan. Do organizations need to provide trauma-informed care training to non-clinical staff?

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

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

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist

What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Harnessing cultural identity as a protective factor in minority mental health: Applications to children and families

Prescriptive Authority for Clinical Psychologists

Loneliness and psychosis in clinical practice

What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Treating Older Adults: What Do We Need to Know?

What’s on the Menu: A Scoping Review of Decision-Making in Modular Youth Psychotherapies

Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Long-term Difficulties

High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

How do we know when posttraumatic stress disorder is getting better?

Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Clinician and client political values in culturally-competent psychotherapy

How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Day in the Life of an NYC Therapist

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

What Is Problem Gambling and How to Get Help

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

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