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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

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These are the types of values that KVC “stands for” these days: Knowledge: We help children and families who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, substance abuse and loss. It refers to the land surrounding the Kansas River in northeastern Kansas, which is where KVC has its roots.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending August 28, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Records that have to be “admitted” into the database [but may not have been] include substance abuse records, visitation records and medical records. Similar to a report by a psychologist, if these records were never admitted, it could mean that parental rights were terminated by a court that had insufficient information. ●

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Black Youth Mental Health and Its Impact on Suicide in the United States

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As a result of the rising rates of suicide in the U.S., mental health professionals should perform suicide risk assessments that look for potential risk factors for suicidality when evaluating clients.

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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

Relias

Whether they are natural or man-made disasters, human services professionals must prepare accordingly. But, for human services organizations it is also key to consider larger, community-level responses to disaster. Disasters happen. Listen to survivors, offer them reassurance, and remind them that more help is on the way.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders.