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What is non-suicidal self-harm?

Beautiful Voyager

Non-suicidal self-harm means inflicting damage to your own body without the intention of suicide (and not consistent with cultural norms). The most common methods of non-suicidal self-harm are cutting (70%) or scratching, deliberately hitting the body on a hard surface, punching, hitting or slapping one’s self, and biting or burning.

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How Relationship Counselling Can Benefit You

Psychological Health Care

How well you understand and can communicate with your partner, as well as your ability to negotiate difficult times can determine whether you maintain a happy relationship, struggle, or separate. Relationship counselling may help you resolve a current problem or prevent an issue from getting worse. Reasons Relationships Fail.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

Relias

Fear of causing patient harm Nearly all healthcare professionals, regardless of rank, fear making a medical error. Anxiety and depression manifest differently depending on the individual, and many symptoms can be easily overlooked in nurses because they are constantly busy and have little time to self-reflect.

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15 Lies Gamblers Tell

Gateway Foundation

Some may feel intense shame about their gambling addiction, and denial may be a form of self-protection. Express Concern and Empathy Start the conversation by expressing your concern for their well-being. Practice Self-Care Supporting someone with a gambling addiction can be emotionally draining.

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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Individuals might lie, deceive or hide their gambling activities, leading to mistrust and communication issues. Neglect of self-care: People with pathological gambling might prioritize gambling over self-care. They may neglect basic practices like proper nutrition, exercise and hygiene — all of which can harm physical health.

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Creating a Community of Care: Distress, Impairment, and Ethics

Society of Clinical Psychology

Numerous books and articles have urged practitioners to develop and integrate effective self-care routines on a regular basis. Self-Awareness and Assessment It may be tempting to conclude that these situations can be prevented by psychologists engaging in self-assessment and self-care, but this may be easier said than done.