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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

These difficulties might include high anger and conflict, a child having lots of worries, low mood or difficulties with self esteem. Typically, in the first appointment we will provide an assessment in order to develop a shared understanding about the nature of the difficulties and think about a treatment plan.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. 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.

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

Social Work Blog

It is one thing to share your own experience living with mental illness, but to suggest that mental illness is not real or should be dealt with without the guidance of a trained professional can be harmful. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

Unlike service animals, ESAs do not need to go through rigorous training, but they should be able to demonstrate good behavior and not pose any risk of harm or property damage. Service animals could be dogs that can interrupt self-harming behaviors, hearing dogs, and seeing eye dogs. Photo: Shutterstock 1.

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

If you experience any of the following symptoms for an extended period (two weeks or more), or if you have any thoughts of suicide or self-harm, you should seek medical attention immediately. Antidepressants are another possible treatment for depression. However, medication may be a necessary component of your treatment plan.

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Emotional Support Animal Idaho: ESA Laws For 2023

Blurt It Out

Unlike service animals, ESAs do not need to go through rigorous training, but they should be able to demonstrate good behavior and not pose any risk of harm or property damage. Service animals could be dogs that can interrupt self-harming behaviors, hearing dogs, and seeing eye dogs. Photo: Shutterstock 1.