Addiction, Disorder and PTSD - Social Work Update

Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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

Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Substance abuse disorders ex. drug addictions. Trauma-related disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia.

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Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 12, 2022

Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. Addiction treatment occurs in two main stages. In the second stage, you begin continuing care — the range of outpatient addiction treatments that support your ongoing recovery. What Is Continuing Care?

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

These can include: Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder Substance abuse and addiction It’s crucial for adoptive parents to be prepared for these potential issues and to seek professional help when necessary.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional, or physical imbalance.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

JANUARY 11, 2023

EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional or physical imbalance.

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CBD in the Treatment of PTSD, Alzheimers, Addiction and Mood Disorders

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 23, 2022

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The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JUNE 6, 2020

-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the neurobiological impact of psychological trauma Dialogues Clin Neurosci. https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. -As 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

If you or someone you know struggles with a mental health disorder, engages in substance misuse, or uses self-harm as a coping mechanism, getting help is crucial. Some common warning signs and symptoms of substance use disorder include: Bloodshot eyes. That’s the idea behind Self-Injury Awareness Day. Poor personal hygiene.

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 29, 2022

Don’t get me wrong, I think these facilities treating addictions are important. Considering that the National Institute of Health states around half of the people who experience mental illness in their lives will also suffer a substance abuse disorder at some point, dots need to be connected here.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 20, 2021

. ~ More than 60% of people have experienced ACEs ~ It is believed the rate of exposure to ACEs has increased significantly during COVID ~ Not everyone who experiences ACEs will develop traumatic injury ~ Injuries related to ACE trauma include: ~ Borderline and antisocial personality disorder ~ Mood disorders ~ PTSD ~ Addictions ~ Autoimmune issues (..)

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191 -10 Common Errors in the Diagnosis of Mood Disorders and PTSD – Addiction Counselor Training Series

Counselor Toolbox podcast

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Ever wonder why diagnoses seem to change? It could be becomes of some of these common diagnostic errors Ever wonder why diagnoses seem to change? It could be becomes of some of these common diagnostic errors

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. I grew up with two parents struggling with addiction but refused to let it define me, and I want to help other children beat the odds as well.

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Knowing My Human Design Type Helped My Mental Health

Beautiful Voyager

MARCH 15, 2025

For example, more than half of people diagnosed with substance use disorder also experience mental health problems , so taking care of yourself mentally can impact more than just your emotions. She also writes about coping with c-PTSD, PCOS, addiction, and anxiety disorders through mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

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

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Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

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CBD in the Treatment of PTSD, Alzheimers, Addiction and Mood Disorders

The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction

Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma

191 -10 Common Errors in the Diagnosis of Mood Disorders and PTSD – Addiction Counselor Training Series

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Knowing My Human Design Type Helped My Mental Health

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