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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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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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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. Trust the Professionals It can be difficult to witness a loved one struggling and entering treatment. But it’s best that you let the professionals handle the issues and allow them to create the most effective treatment plan.

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Anger Management: 5 Tips to Control Your Temper

Psychological Health Care

Chronic or intense anger can also have negative effects on your physical and mental health. Some common causes are frustration, injustice, fear, disrespect, betrayal, trauma, and certain mental health conditions. Injustice – Witnessing or experiencing injustice or unfair treatment can be a trigger.

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Terminating in Social Work: 2 Pathways for Ending Therapy

Social Work Bubble

Create an after-treatment plan. Make sure you highlight your clients supports, learned skills and behaviors, and methods to continue their journey after treatment. Send your client an official letter indicating their discharge from treatment for their records. This can also include the after-treatment plan.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

struggle with mental health, but less than half receive the help they need. Mental health problems often result in behaviors like substance misuse, sleep problems, emotional outbursts, weight or appetite changes, and isolation. Communicating feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety to others.

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

KVC

But it is also a choice that can, and should, be life-changing in improving a child’s emotional and mental health. After discharge from the hospital, there are important factors to keep in mind as your child re-adjusts to family and community life. It is not to “cure” an underlying mental health need.