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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. Carla B.

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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. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

These difficulties might include high anger and conflict, a child having lots of worries, low mood or difficulties with self esteem. What to expect Most sessions will start with yourself and your child in the room for a conversation about confidentiality and what to expect from the appointment. What happens next?

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Stop Abuse Campaign persists in its efforts to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Antidepressants are another possible treatment for depression. ← When to talk to children about sexual abuse. There is help. .

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. They are grossly underserved in both the mental health and legal systems. Breakdown is dedicated to this population. .

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Many people associate crime with poverty, homelessness, and mental health issues. Their fight-or-flight mechanism activates, and most people will fight for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to self-preservation. Mental Health . There is less of a safety net for those with few or no resources.