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BURNOUT SOCIAL WORKERS SUFFERING PTSD

Famcare

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. These are attributes that lend themselves well to working with clients and colleagues but make the need for awareness of possible burnout critical.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

Bipolar Bandit

Substance abuse disorders ex. *Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. schizophrenia. drug addictions. Trauma-related disorders ex. How does Mental Health & Mental Illness Intersect?

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic.

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic.

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Why I Meditate (And You Should Too)

Stop Abuse Campaign

PTSD Meditation. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is when the effects of a traumatic event persist over the long term. But with PTSD, symptoms like frequently reliving the event in your mind, or constantly feeling on edge that something terrible might happen, persist over time and affect the sufferer’s sense of well-being.

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

Relias

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions.