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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Lessons Learned of Abuse

Gary Direnfeld

His was to appreciate her abuse history and residual PTSD and how it caused her fear in triggering situations. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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How to Heal from ACEs and Childhood Trauma

Stop Abuse Campaign

Other examples may include: Domestic violence. Mental illness in the household. This can lead to more mental health problems later in life. Trauma is complex, and the mental health effects look different on everyone depending on personal experience. Parental divorce or separation. 2) Meditation .

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Signs of Child Abuse & Neglect

Social Work Bubble

Please be mindful that other factors can account for some of these signs and are not equivalent to abuse/neglect, including poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and untreated mental illness. General Signs. Change in behavior that is not normal for this child (i.e.

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Signs of Child Abuse & Neglect

Social Work Bubble

Please be mindful that other factors can account for some of these signs and are not equivalent to abuse/neglect, including poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and untreated mental illness. General Signs Change in behavior that is not normal for this child (i.e.

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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

Bipolar Bandit

Whether you’ve had a PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis in the past and it’s being exacerbated by the pandemic, or you’re just starting to take a closer look at your mental health symptoms, we can all benefit from more support and greater trauma awareness. It can also result from combat exposure.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded to a student currently conducting their field placement at the UConn Counseling & Mental Health Services. I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.