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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Suicide Prevention: How to Help When Social Determinants Spiral

Relias

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression.

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Breaking Down the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

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Studies indicate that 1-in-10 police encounters involve an individual with mental or behavioral health disorders. Studies have connected this lack of training on how to peacefully de-escalate a mental or behavioral health crisis with violent interactions between law enforcement and individuals with mental health disorders.

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

However, overall, POC are less likely to receive any care compared to White individuals, and the services they do receive are less likely to be quality services (Lê Cook et al., Department of Health and Human Services, 2019). Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 90 (10), 837–849. 2014; Walker et al.,

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

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Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. Client Consultant the Center for Spectrum Services. They may find it difficult to engage in conversations, understand implied social rules, respond to nonverbal cues, or see others’ perspective.

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Whole Person Care: What It Means, How To Use It, and Why It’s Important

Relias

Additionally, these facilities should employ therapists or other mental health professionals or have a robust network of mental health providers to consult with or refer patients to. This can include allergies, history of substance use disorder, insurance, and more. Payers : Many in the U.S.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Department of Health and Human Services and several other federal agencies, the “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II.”.

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