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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. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B. My concern is not unwarranted.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

But it is also a choice that can, and should, be life-changing in improving a child’s emotional and mental health. The events leading up to a hospital stay and the results of what happens during that stay are not the end of a child’s mental health needs. It is not to “cure” an underlying mental health need.

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Ideas & Tips for Social Work Supervision

Social Work Bubble

Documentation, treatment plan writing, and mental health treatment letters. Impact of work on personal mental health and functioning. Diagnosing clients, dual diagnoses, and medical issues that could impact mental health symptomology. Engaging parents in the treatment of children.

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

Screening for trauma allows for accurate treatment planning and service provision. The information gathered during the screening process will help determine the appropriate next steps and the treatment plan. Why must an organization screen for trauma? Trauma screening is a vital part of providing trauma-informed care.