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Why Gender Matters in the Study and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP Blog by Dr. Kathryn McHugh discusses a recent article published in Clinical Psychology Review about why gender matters in the study and treatment of substance use disorders. For many years, knowledge on the nature and treatment of substance use disorders was based on research conducted in males.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

A nervous breakdown, also called mental breakdown, refers to the inability to perform functions of daily life due to intense psychological distress. In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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When and How to Consult a Psychologist

Psychological Health Care

Occasional grief, stress, and sadness are normal feelings and not necessarily signs that you need psychological counselling. Unexplained poor productivity at work or school. Uncontrollable substance abuse, drug addiction or alcoholism. Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders. Personality and identity disorders.

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

Bipolar disorder. Trauma or abuse history or PTSD. Eating disorders. Personality disorders. Behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Substance abuse disorders. Clinical Psychology PHD Student. Depression. Specific phobias. Problems with family or relationships. Heather Daniel.

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

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Leia Salzman, PhD, LCSW, from the Tulane University School of Social Work, describes collective trauma as “an event, or series of events that shatters the experience of safety for a group, or groups, of people.” Collective trauma occurs when this type of event happens to an entire community.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Maternal mental health is the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes.

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

The landmark CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences Study defines emotional abuse as when “a parent, stepparent, or adult living in your home often swore at you, insulted you, put you down, or acted in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt.” . Childhood Emotional Abuse vs. Emotional Neglect. Think of it this way.