Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse .

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

They may engage in certain avoidance behaviors like: Withdrawing from family, friends, and co-workers Isolating themselves or hiding "away from the world" Avoiding family time or social functions or engagements Avoiding work or school by saying they're ill What Causes a Nervous Breakdown? That's the essence of " normal functioning."

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Specifically, they state that, “as society continues to become more and more culturally diverse, mental health providers must continually engage in ongoing self-assessment related to knowledge, skills and abilities to provide culturally responsive care” 2. Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g., Background.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

By incorporating these Bible verses into our practice as social workers, we aim to complement therapeutic interventions with a holistic approach that addresses the spiritual well-being of individuals. Mental illnesses are complex conditions that often require medical, psychological, and therapeutic interventions.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout our exploration, we’ll touch on the critical subjects of social services, substance abuse, and mental health issues, shedding light on the profound impact these professionals have in helping individuals and communities thrive. That is why a social work to-do list may help us manage better.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In severe cases, burnout can result in changes of appetite, substance abuse or physical ailments such as headaches and stomach problems. Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

MARCH 15, 2017

Some clinicians might add to this picture related characteristics such as emotion dysregulation, substance abuse, or impulsivity. But are these kinds of things truly characteristic of people who will go on to engage in suicidal thoughts and behaviors? And if so, do these things actually cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors?

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Chasing losses: The person frequently engages in “chasing losses,” attempting to recoup previous gambling losses by continuing to gamble. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment planning and interventions to help individuals overcome the challenges associated with gambling disorder.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For the mentally ill, the best recourse is to keep them out of juvenile and criminal justice systems through community-based, engaging programs. Drug and alcohol abuse It’s clear that drug addicts commit a lot of crimes, especially when their addiction is active. Substance abuse disorders fuel much juvenile crime.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For the mentally ill, the best recourse is to keep them out of juvenile and criminal justice systems through community-based, engaging programs. Drug and alcohol abuse. Even though many jail and prison inmates qualify as having a substance abuse disorder, few can access any addiction treatment while incarcerated.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

For effective interventions, understanding the existing traumas that contribute to delinquency is paramount. Peer support specialists have lived experience of the justice system, mental illness, trauma, and/or substance use. The results of these assessments are used to develop a diagnosis and a treatment plan for juvenile offenders.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JULY 15, 2022

Growing up with a parent with unmanaged substance abuse disorder is an ACE , so it’s inherently undesirable. And living with a parent with unmanaged substance abuse disorder can also have other safety concerns. Maternal Home Visiting programs help mothers with substance use disorders.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JULY 26, 2022

For the month of July here at the Stop Abuse Campaign, we’ve been discussing programs like the MIECHV in our Maternal Home Visiting (MHV) series of blogs. We’ve provided a detailed overview of the program and talked about how it helps mothers with substance abuse issues. Why do programs like these work? MIECHV program facts.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 29, 2023

There’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing that you’re free to do your own thing, but also, your partner is right there next to you, if you need or want anything; it’s not about ignoring each other so much as it is allowing room for solo pursuits with the option for you to engage intermittently.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 3, 2024

The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others.

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