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

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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). People who need help should turn to trusted sources.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Dynamics of Abuse . Prepared by.

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News Items – August 5, 2021

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Even though we’re supposed to have a social worker in all of the (school) buildings, that’s not happening ,” said Tara Stamps, CTU’s administrator of new teacher development. Lena Richardson is a member: GA Dept of Human Services Appoints Lena Richardson to Georgia Council on Aging. All On Georgia.