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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1]. Depression.

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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

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Depression The CDC estimates that 26% of people with autism also have depression. These studies argue that this attention to detail can cause individuals to ruminate on an upsetting topic, leading to feelings of depression. Treatment for depression or anxiety may also take several weeks to be effective when medications are used.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

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Department of Health and Human Services published guidelines that warned against fast tapering due to the risk of suicide. This is where a person presents symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia, but their primary problem is chronic pain,” Kljajic says. It was not until a year later that the U.S.

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Suicide Prevention: How to Help When Social Determinants Spiral

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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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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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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

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Whether they are natural or man-made disasters, human services professionals must prepare accordingly. 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. Disasters happen.

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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.