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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic. Check my ACE score. Melanie Blow.

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

Trauma or abuse history or PTSD. Substance abuse disorders. If you choose to utilize services from a community mental health clinic or a group practice, you may automatically get assigned to someone, but often there is flexibility to see a different therapist if the first one isn’t a good match. . Depression.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A nervous breakdown, also called mental breakdown, refers to the inability to perform functions of daily life due to intense psychological distress. Symptoms of a Nervous Breakdown Various physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms are present when someone is dealing with a breakdown. That's the essence of " normal functioning."

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic. Do you know your score?

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It’s Time for a Change in How We Design, Develop, Test and Disseminate Empirically Supported Treatments

Society of Clinical Psychology

One is the sheer volume of people in need of some type of mental health or substance abuse care. Folks in psychology may not fully appreciate that the evidence-based care movement actually started in general medicine, before it took hold in clinical psychology.

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The Truth About Why Your Brain Drives Your Behavior and Addiction

Pure Recovery California

Common symptoms of traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and substance abuse include: Risk of migraines, seizures, balance issues, lack of coordination and memory functions. Higher probability of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Retrieved from Amen Clinics.