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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Maternal mental health is the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities. A new mom attends a postpartum appointment with her healthcare provider.

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How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

Relias

Birth trauma is an adverse psychological reaction following pregnancy or childbirth similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). How to become trauma-informed TIC provides a foundation of sorts for your work as a behavioral healthcare specialist, rather than a set of step-by-step procedures. What is birth trauma?

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Remaining sensitive and nonjudgemental while encouraging open communication with your patients can trickle down into mainstream media and popular culture — influencing how society views those with addiction and leading to better treatment outcomes. Let your patients choose how they are described.

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

Gateway Foundation

Ask the following questions to advocate for yourself and learn what to expect in available programs: What Kind of Professionals Will Be Providing Treatment? Every individual is different, and treatment plans vary according to your goals and needs. Before entering a treatment program, ask the center what their assessment covers.

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Prioritising Sexual Health and Intimacy with Sexology

Psychological Health Care

Combining psychology with sexology can provide a comprehensive and empathetic approach to addressing the intricate connections between mental health and sexual well-being. Psychological Health Care now has a registered psychologist and sexologist offering services in this area.