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

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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. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.

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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

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The rates of anxiety and depression in the U.S. The multifaceted challenges that human services organizations have contended with over the last several years have only further accentuated the importance of strategic planning for crisis prevention and intervention training. What Our Survey Uncovered About Crisis Training.

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News Items – July 29, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Half of all men whose partners have postpartum depression are depressed themselves,” said Will Courtenay , Ph.D., Depression in both parents can result in devastating consequences for their relationship and especially for their children.” Yahoo News. a licensed clinical social worker and founder of PostpartumMen.com.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

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Despite having similar educational backgrounds, their job responsibilities differ depending on the services they provide to their clients. Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services. Social workers can only offer psychological counseling and emotional support.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions. Building supportive networks and social connections is crucial for collective healing.

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News Items – November 18, 2021

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Charles Palmer was a member: Charles Palmer, who led Iowa Department of Human Services for 16 years, dies at age 82. Charles “Chuck” Palmer, who was director of Iowa’s Department of Human Services for 16 years, died Sunday. Des Moines Register. He was 82 and lived in Des Moines.

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5 Workplace Mental Health Strategies To Promote Workplace Wellness for DSPs

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This can include signs of burnout, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. While this is a good start, many of the services offered to respondents fell short. Many respondents to the survey reported that they only receive one free counseling session through their work.