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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

Relias

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit American shores in early 2020, mental health experts have worried about its potential effects on those they serve — and with good reason. Measures like social distancing necessary to preserve our physical health took a toll on our mental well-being. Domestic violence.

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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

Relias

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans’ mental health has been negatively impacted in several ways. have grown considerably, leading many experts to worry about a potential rise in crisis situations such as suicidal ideation, overdoses, and domestic violence.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Safety planning has proven an effective means of supporting those struggling with mental health crises, abusive relationships, or other forms of trauma. Domestic violence. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Provide mental health exercises.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Safety planning has proven an effective means of supporting those struggling with mental health crises, abusive relationships, or other forms of trauma. Domestic violence. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Provide mental health exercises.

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Addressing Trauma and Abuse in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Relias

Perhaps more unfortunately, many abuse response organizations – whether domestic violence shelters or abuse hotlines – are not accessible to people with disabilities. Trauma-informed care is a model that can be adapted for any human service organization, including IDD organizations. What can IDD organizations do?

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Victor Armstrong is a member: Victor Armstrong to lead North Carolina health equity efforts. Victor Armstrong is the first chief health equity officer at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Kristine Reynolds is a member: Fourth COVID wave taking a toll on health care workers.