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

Social Work Blog

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. By Carla B. My concern is not unwarranted.

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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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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

Stop Abuse Campaign

Therapists and counselors have extensive training in mental health techniques, mental health issues and what interventions to employ based on goals that are determined collaboratively with the client and counselor or therapist. . There are several types of mental health providers and therapies.

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AMHP and approved mental capacity professional training standards finalised

Community Care

Social Work England has finalised training standards for approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and the new role of approved mental capacity professional (AMCP) following consultation.

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Even Counselors are Challenged by Narcissists

Gary Direnfeld

Rather than respecting confidentiality and letting the child/teen have a safe place to address their issues, they intrude. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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The Challenge in Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Gary Direnfeld

That includes women’s shelters because most do offer confidential planning to help women more safely leave an abusive relationship. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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What is a mentally healthy workplace?

Prosper Health Collective

A mentally healthy workplace involves the development and maintenance of practices that support the health, safety and wellbeing of all within the organisation, aiming to create work environments that do not impact on mental health now or in the future. Support employees who are experiencing mental health difficulties.