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Top Mental Health Blogs for 2020—the Bestest Year EVER!

A Splintered Mind

All was not terrible in 2020. The press will try to convince you otherwise, but their job is to panic you into thinking the world is ending any minute…again…so that you click on their news links to help them make money. I'm sure your personal life is filled with happy events that spit in the eye of Cynicism 2020. In fact, I'm positive I can rattle off dozens of such events in my own personal life.

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What is Ecotherapy?

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel. Learn more about this approach to mental health that’s skyrocketed in popularity over the last few months The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of layoffs and furloughs across industries, as well as a number of other stress-inducing difficulties. While it hasn’t been an easy road for most, it has brought new, unique forms of therapy and self-care to the forefront of the public’s attention.

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Can We Talk About College Majors?

N.A.H

I saw a message online recently which said “Can we talk about college majors. I see many people struggling to find a job with degrees because... The post Can We Talk About College Majors? appeared first on N.A.H.

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Humour as a tool for practice

The Social Care Elf

This study explores the use of humour as a practice tool in social care, drawing on the humour-health hypothesis as the premise of the investigation and identifying both positive and negative impacts that definitely warrant some more thought and exploration. The Elves are not new to the idea that humour can be an important tool [read the full story.].

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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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Day in the Life of an NYC Therapist

Social Work Bubble

Being a therapist and social worker can make for chaotic days and constantly changing schedules. So how do we manage to stay on top of it all? Here is the breakdown of my daily schedule (generally speaking) and what my days look like as a therapist in New York City. As a fee-for-service therapist, my schedule is ultimately up to me. My caseload is as big as I want it to be, and my schedule is flexible based on each day.

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Can Food Allergies Exacerbate Anxiety?

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Anna Pelzer. There is a lot of talk recently about how what you eat affects your mental health. Is what you are putting in your body really causing mental health symptoms? Well, according to the latest research, yes, anxiety can be affected by food intolerances. Not only do sufferers have to manage having people around them minimizing their symptoms and living in fear of exposure to an allergen, but the recent discovery of how the gut and the brain interact is cause for concern too.

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Prison to Professor - Nathan Stephens, MSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 36. Guest: Nathan Stephens, MSW. Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. . www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook. Join the mailing list. Support the podcast. Download transcript. . This episode is sponsored by Designs by Tee , bringing you positive, socially conscious tees and accessories.

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Treatment Needs of People with HIV

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - HIV impacts the person Physically, Affectively, Cognitively, Environmentally and Relationally - Behavioral health professionals can aid in screening for comorbid/confounding conditions and making referrals as appropriate - Behavioral health professionals can - Enhance and maintain motivation for treatment compliance - Assist in processing powerful emotions related to the diagnosis and associated issues - Introduce cognitive behavioral tools and strategies to help the person cope - Educ

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Immunity and Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Immunity and Mental Health Immunity and Mental Health