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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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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. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. Monteiro, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Boston.

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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 publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Military One Source.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. Drug and alcohol abuse. Even though many jail and prison inmates qualify as having a substance abuse disorder, few can access any addiction treatment while incarcerated.

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Does Anyone Care? Shocking Barriers Killing Our Mental Health

Stop Abuse Campaign

More than 31 percent of this group of children have experienced a life-threatening injury , sexual or physical abuse , or emotional trauma. Sadly, when these children grow up, they will most likely have psychiatric problems that remain with them (Stop Abuse Campaign 2018). How to get mental health help without insurance.

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psychosis, violence, and the fear of madness

Clinical Philosophy

It is very slightly more common for people with psychiatric diagnoses to commit violent crimes than for those without such diagnoses. Here's one data source relevant to the UK psychiatric scene. Recent reports no longer provide much detail about the psychiatric profile of these homicides; the 2015 report however tells us more.