Sat.Jul 06, 2019 - Fri.Jul 12, 2019

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Wearable devices as adjuncts in treating anxiety: Weighing up the benefits and risks

Society of Clinical Psychology

Technological developments in e-mental health represent an exciting new frontier for psychologists. While these developments bring opportunities, they also pose numerous challenges. The rise of mental health technologies targeted directly at consumers is at risk of becoming a growing pipeline of alternative treatments with little or no supporting evidence.

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The Benefits of Exercise and Endorphins for Recovery

Pure Recovery California

Exercise produces a variety of benefits for both the body and brain. It is common for fitness junkies to get their “high” after a long, sweaty workout. Their energy levels increase, their depression diminishes, and they tend to feel happier overall. So, what causes this happy feeling after exercising? Well, the short answer is that the body produces endorphins , but the matter is much more complicated than that.

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Ethics Self-Care And Burnout

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - Burnout work environments are a reality - Burnout does not have to be - Burnout causes problems in - Health - Mental Health - Relationships - Work environment and employee retention - Ability to provide client services - Develop resilience and identifying the sources and interventions for your burnout Summary - Burnout work environments are a reality - Burnout does not have to be - Burnout causes problems in - Health - Mental Health - Relationships - Work environment and employee reten

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Understanding the Autism Spectrum

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary Resources - 100 Day Kit for Families - Age appropriate autism materials - Building Our Future: Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum - Autism Information for Social Workers and Counselors - Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students with Asperger’s - Next Steps: A Guide For Families New To Autism - Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum - Transition-Preparing_for_a_Lifetime - Growing Up Together (For School-Aged Peers) - Growing Up Together (For Middle School-Aged Peers) Summar

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Increasing Case Management Effectiveness

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - Access to, and close partnerships with, healthcare providers and community services resources are key factors of successful CM interventions that should target patients with the greatest needs and promote frequent contacts with the healthcare team - Assessments and interventions must be biopsychosocial and identify who, what, when, when and why Summary - Access to, and close partnerships with, healthcare providers and community services resources are key factors of successful CM interv

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Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction And Mental Disorders on the Individual

Counselor Toolbox podcast

406 -Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Disorders on the Individual - Examine the biological (physical) impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual - Examine the psychological impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual - Examine the social impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual - Identify interventions in each area. 406 -Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Disorders on the Individual - Examine the biological (p