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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% If you struggle with depression, you are not alone, and rest assured that tremendous progress in understanding, diagnosing, and treating this crippling illness is ongoing. What is depression? There is help. .

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

This can result in emotional or behavioral issues including: substance use, self harm, chronic depression, suicidal tendencies, etc. Professional Responsibilities: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an expertise in trauma therapy, specifically for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. …

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Identifying Risk and Protective Factors : Risk Factors : Social workers identify potential risk factors that may impact the individual’s well-being, such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or exposure to trauma. As a social worker, one of your most important roles is to be an advocate for those in need.

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

The outings they usually go on, from walks in the park to grocery trips to in-person recovery meetings are all on hold. As the pandemic winds down and hospital admissions return to normal, social workers will continue to pick up the pieces related to the domestic violence and child abuse that spikes during this kind of crisis.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Mary Ellen Copeland is a pioneering mental health researcher and advocate who developed a self-help approach called “Wellness Recovery Action Planning” (WRAP). She has written extensively on topics related to mental health, including her best-selling book The Depression Workbook.

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How Alcohol Affects Relationships  

Gateway Foundation

The connection between alcohol, interpersonal violence and codependency is widely documented. They may experience loneliness, depression, guilt, anxiety, anger issues and an inability to trust others. Additionally, alcohol has been associated with violent crimes and domestic violence worldwide. Financial Troubles.

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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery.