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News Items – May 25, 2023

Social Workers Speak

News Items – May 25, 2023 Carmen Reese Foster is a member of NASW-TN: Lack of empathy: Growing anxiety and depression follows wave of activism for Black social workers Milwaukee Independent Since the 2020 racial reckoning, social workers have prided ourselves on working to eliminate social justice disparities.

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News Items – May 25, 2023

Social Workers Speak

News Items – May 25, 2023 Carmen Reese Foster is a member of NASW-TN: Lack of empathy: Growing anxiety and depression follows wave of activism for Black social workers Milwaukee Independent Since the 2020 racial reckoning, social workers have prided ourselves on working to eliminate social justice disparities.

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., Psychiatric Quarterly, 51 (4), 271–279.

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Challenges That Lead to Provider Burnout Among Clinicians

Relias

For providers, untreated burnout can lead to fatigue, depression, and even suicidal ideation. This results in a lack of empathy or emotional reserve for persons Causes of provider burnout Most providers get into their field to do meaningful work and help others. Emotional exhaustion.

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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

Relias

These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. In fact, 15% of individuals who have lived through a natural disaster are diagnosed with depression or anxiety. A great way to do this is through a respectful display of empathy. Address rumors in an open and honest fashion.

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

Leading me to feeling depressed, tired and sad. I always suspected living with a mild attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that didn’t affect me to a point of challenging my everyday life (or so I thought). I am a person that sometimes experiences symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADHD. I know it helps me.

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

Beautiful Voyager

Women predominate in the rates of common conditions such as anxiety and depression ( twice as much and more persistent than men ). Doctors are more likely to diagnose depression in women compared with men. One of the best examples is the anti-self-compassion/anti-empathy phrase: “ stop whining, pull yourself together and carry on ”.