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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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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

If you’ve ever felt concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone. Mental health is an increasingly important issue in our society. Roughly 1 in 5 adults report experiencing mental health problems each year. Our individual experiences are what shape our mental and emotional health.

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Thoughts on suicide prevention from a survivor

Stop Abuse Campaign

Trigger warning : This story discusses suicide, suicide prevention, and mental health. Balancing my life and my mental health but in control. Twelve years later, and there is an acute shortage of psychiatrists, it is still challenging to get mental health treatment. Jumpers,” she went on to explain.

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ACE 101: Intimate Partner Violence

Stop Abuse Campaign

Children witnessing the harm of their parent or experiencing the violence themselves are also left with post-traumatic stress. . Consequences of witnessing intimate partner violence. How to prevent intimate partner violence. National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233. Here are some suggestions: .

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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How to Heal from ACEs and Childhood Trauma

Stop Abuse Campaign

Other examples may include: Domestic violence. Mental illness in the household. This can lead to more mental health problems later in life. Trauma is complex, and the mental health effects look different on everyone depending on personal experience. Childhood Trauma Affects Your Future Health.

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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.