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Mental Health Awareness Month 2024

My Brains Not Broken

When our dialogue about mental health is rooted in empathy and understanding, it’s easier to see a path forward. This month, they have prepared a mental health toolkit as a sort of “one-stop shop” to share information and resources about mental health.

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BURNOUT SOCIAL WORKERS SUFFERING PTSD

Famcare

Many who pursue social work careers are naturally compassionate with a high degree of empathy and an even higher work ethic. From poverty and homelessness to mental illness and substance abuse, social workers serve our world’s most vulnerable populations but too often forget they’re vulnerable too.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

The CDC explains what substance use disorders are along with different treatment and recovery options and the importance of reducing stigma. National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Disrupting Stigma: How Understanding, Empathy, and Connection Can Improve Outcomes for Families Affect by Substance Use and Mental Disorders.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

The CDC explains what substance use disorders are along with different treatment and recovery options and the importance of reducing stigma. National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Disrupting Stigma: How Understanding, Empathy, and Connection Can Improve Outcomes for Families Affect by Substance Use and Mental Disorders.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect.

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How Relationship Counselling Can Benefit You

Psychological Health Care

Reduce blame language and increase empathy and mutual understanding. Other leading causes include physical or emotional abuse, work/time pressures and physical health or mental health issues. Identify and change any behaviours that harm the relationship. Examine communication patterns and improve communication skills.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Establish Trust and Show Empathy Building trust and showing empathy toward patients struggling with addiction is crucial.