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Resources to Know During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2023

My Brains Not Broken

The Lifeline provides “free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.” By texting ‘TALK’ to 741741, you can have a confidential text conversation with someone.

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

Bipolar Bandit

I’m in my 14 th year as a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker. 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. A lot of advocates complain about how HIPAA interferes with care.

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist

Lawson Psychology

After the initial introductions, your psychologist will talk briefly about confidentiality. Many people already know that the conversations you have with your psychologist during your appointments are private and confidential. You may also be asked about your developmental history (i.e.

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

Social Work Blog

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. Originally published in The Dorchester Reporter.

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Thoughts on suicide prevention from a survivor

Stop Abuse Campaign

Often, the only route involves a psychiatric emergency room—an important place, but not a fun getaway. In New York City, you can reach the Samaritans Confidential Hotline when you need someone to talk to 24/7. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. Check my ACE score.

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The Ugly Truth About Mental Health Stigma

Stop Abuse Campaign

A 2019 national poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found that only 1 in 5 workers feel comfortable discussing mental health in the workplace. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. Problems with mental health and the stigma. Do you know your score?

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . Contracted mental health counselors will confidentially speak with soldiers and their spouses about their concerns and offer targeted information that can help deal with difficult situations.

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