Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. He recommends that we look at the opioid addiction pandemic through a harm-reduction lens, rather than a punitive one.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 8, 2022

As The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson writes, “Almost every measure of mental health is getting worse, for every teenage demographic, and it’s happening all across the country.”. At the same time, communities are reeling from other, often-interrelated factors, including homelessness, drug addiction, and food insecurity.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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Code of Ethics Substance Abuse Justice and Corrections Social Worker 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 29, 2020

Objectives - Identify purpose, sources of information and areas of concern for screening - Explore the pitfalls of diagnosis in the CJ system - Identify preferred screening and assessment instruments and what they measure - Examine placement strategies based on criminality, mental health and addiction issues - Discuss general treatment issues in CJ (..)

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Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, behavioral health professionals perform a wide range of important work. The workforce shortage in behavioral and mental health. 26,930 mental health counselors.

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Psychiatric Healthcare Mental Health Substance Abuse 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Mental Disorders Caused by Addiction Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director: AllCEUs.com, Counselor Education and Training Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define Alcohol Related Brain Damage ~ Explore how an awareness of ARBD is vital for mental health as well as addiction counselors ~ (..)

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S.

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Psychiatric Healthcare Mental Health Communication 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction. With SUPR, Illinois hopes to reduce substance use and overdoses. An initial assessment helps determine the best care level for you based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) criteria.

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Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction 52

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The SUPR division and its grants aim to help address the state’s opioid crisis and help citizens experiencing addiction. With SUPR, Illinois hopes to reduce substance use and overdoses. An initial assessment helps determine the best care level for you based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) criteria.

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Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JANUARY 28, 2018

Objectives ~ Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults ~ Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly ~ Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues ~ Review placement and treatment issues specific to older adults Objectives ~ Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in (..)

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Here are some differential diagnoses to consider in the evaluation of gambling disorder: Substance use disorders: Substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction, may co-occur with gambling disorder. However, a qualified health care professional or addiction specialist should make a formal diagnosis.

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Disorder OCD Treatment Planning Addiction 52

Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Chronic drinking and acute binge drinking are associated with a higher predisposition to various health problems. If you find it challenging to limit or stop your alcohol intake, it may be time to seek help for alcohol addiction. Contact Gateway Foundation for Help With Alcohol Addiction.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” More than half entered the system because a worker checked the “substance abuse” box on a form; that is not necessarily the same thing. That’s not correct.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Emotional eating not only sabotages some people's diets, but it is also a relapse warning sign for mental health and substance abuse issues and can be an addiction in and of itself.

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