Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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.

Mental Health 94

Mental Health LCSW Substance Abuse Psychiatry 94

Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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. Court order is vastly preferred because of the black robe effect.

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry Interviewing Psychiatric Schizophrenia 98

Lawson Psychology

JANUARY 28, 2024

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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Clinic Confidentiality Psychology Mental Health 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

According to one study , 12 percent of adult psychiatric patients receiving treatment in the San Diego County health system had prior incarcerations. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. Do you know your score? Childhood Trauma Affects Your Future Health. Melanie Blow.

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Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Addiction Rehabilitation 52