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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. Social workers are ethically obligated to engage in self-care.

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Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help When Facing Psychological Distress?

Beautiful Voyager

One interesting question raised by the host JF Lacasse was: why is it so hard, especially for men, to talk about their psychological and emotional challenges, and ask for help? Why would men hide their psychological challenges more than women? Doctors are more likely to diagnose depression in women compared with men.

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3 Focused Steps to Find Emotional Calm during a Storm of Emotions

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

This is part of my Positive Psychology Toolbox. Positive Psychology provides high quality research-based resources to clinical professionals for use with their clients. Re-engage in the environment. Finally, I guide my client to re-engage with the present moment. She is the owner of M.L.

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Understanding Work Stress Leave in Australia

Psychological Health Care

Read the recently released report from Safe Work Australia on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. For specific information about your work situation, consult your company documents and leave requirements, human resources, a union representative or an employment law professional. Contact us today to book an appointment.

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Menopause And Anxiety: Exploring The Link & Effective Treatments 2023

Blurt It Out

Along with the physical changes, menopause can also bring about significant emotional and psychological shifts. When estrogen levels drop, it can lead to imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, contributing to depressive and anxious symptoms. One common concern that women face during this phase is anxiety.

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Vitamin D And Anxiety: Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Anxiety?

Blurt It Out

Recent findings [2] already associate low vitamin D and anxiety and depressive disorders. Photo: Shutterstock Different research [4] links low levels of vitamin D with anxiety and depressive disorders. Psychological distress. Depression. This article explores the connection between anxiety disorders and vitamin D.

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Addressing Access in Ethnoracially Diverse Populations: Lessons from a University-Based Community Mental Health Center

Society of Clinical Psychology

Systemic racism in the economy, the healthcare system, and the field of clinical psychology perpetuates the disparities in access, retention, and effectiveness of mental health services. The FSU Psychology Clinic is a training clinic staffed by doctoral students and housed within the university’s clinical psychology PhD program.