Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. By Carla B. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Mental Health LCSW Substance Abuse Self-harm 94

Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

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. For an example of how this plays out, we can reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Healthcare Criminal Justice Recovery Mental Health 52

Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Mental health is about living a life of quality, dignity, and choice.

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Recovery Disorder Mental Health Substance Abuse 52

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S.

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Healthcare Psychiatric Mental Health Administration 97

Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Psychiatric Mental Health Administration 52

Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, behavioral health professionals perform a wide range of important work. The workforce shortage in behavioral and mental health. 26,930 mental health counselors.

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Psychiatric Healthcare Mental Health Administration 52