Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This event brought together hundreds of community leaders, healthcare advocates, supporters, and alumni to celebrate Recovery and elevate the importance of providing and expanding access to high-quality services for treating substance use disorders (SUD) and supporting mental health.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2023

Studies indicate that 1-in-10 police encounters involve an individual with mental or behavioral health disorders. Studies have connected this lack of training on how to peacefully de-escalate a mental or behavioral health crisis with violent interactions between law enforcement and individuals with mental health disorders.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. What are the roles of social worker?

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This is a particularly important issue in Ohio where licensed social workers have a significant scope of practice with the ability to diagnose and assess mental health disorders under supervision. This legislation is ridiculous,” Smith said. “It

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

The National Center for Mental Health and Justice reports that approximately 60-70%, of youth in the care of the juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental health disorder, and 60% meet criteria for a substance use disorder. Additionally, 30% of these disorders are so severe that they lead to functional impairments.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Using case studies, diagnostic tools, and clinician self-care, Gregory L.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Using the sociological framework of moral panic—periods of exaggerated public fear triggered by high-profile incidents linked to feared social groups—Michael H.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 27, 2022

According to her report: It appears the permanency goals for Harmony did not consider the recurring nature of substance use disorder. … But Mossaides said children should be stripped of this kind of vigorous advocacy whenever the lawyer happens to think that what the child wants is contrary to the child’s “wellbeing.”

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Community Care

DECEMBER 14, 2021

” ‘Struggle to see how April 2022 is possible’ Advocacy provider VoiceAbility said it welcomed the extension of the IMCA role under LPS, but that there was a need for a new timetable. “We look forward to the consultation process but struggle to see how a target of implementation from April 2022 is going to be possible.

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

The government should re-examine the inclusion of other specific disorders, such as dementia, under the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) in this context in future, after its implementation to replace DoLS. It would also introduce a form of ‘opt out’ advocacy to ensure all detained patients are offered a service.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Clinical psychologists focus on diagnosing and treating psychological disorders. There are several types of social work, including clinical, direct practice, community organising and advocacy, policy making, and research. What are the 4 main types of psychology? Cognitive psychologists research how people think and process information.

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Beautiful Voyager

JULY 5, 2023

I distinctly remember that queasy feeling of being both powerful and powerless – what I now understand to be the dichotomy of having a control disorder that is out of control. She is passionate about mental health advocacy, and honesty from healers about our own (ongoing) struggles. I literally could not stop hurting myself.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 1, 2018

~ Mental health issues are mediated by brain function ~ Mental disorders are defined by signs, symptoms, and functional impairments as opposed to causes ~ 20% of Americans experience a mental disorder in a given year. ~ The Recovery Concept reflects renewed optimism about the outcomes of mental illness . ~

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Community Care

JUNE 13, 2024

Learning difficulty: a reduced intellectual ability for a specific form of learning and includes conditions such as dyslexia (reading), dyspraxia (affecting physical coordination) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Beautiful Voyager

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When I first heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD (or seasonal depression), a light went on in my head. Let me share how I answer that question with you. I feel S.A.D. Have you ever felt tired and depressed when the long bright days of summer become cold, windy and rainy? It suddenly made sense!

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

For example, I ensure the person has all the relevant information to make the decision for example: financial advocacy, support services within the community, medical condition/prognosis; effects of medication; activities of daily living assessments,; details of care home; risks in returning home; care options, etc.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I always suspected living with a mild attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that didn’t affect me to a point of challenging my everyday life (or so I thought). I needed help, so I booked an appointment with my doctor. Not another mental health diagnosis and medication!

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Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

As a social work graduate, social work registration will enable you to get a job in the social work field and expose you to other types of professional registration, including counseling and advocacy. Read the pros and cons of social work here. THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO PROFESSIONALISM IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.

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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 am forever grateful for this opportunity, and I plan to use the knowledge I have gained to serve others whole-heartedly with compassion and advocacy in the social work field.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As a result, the child has now been seen by an audiologist to determine if there is an auditory processing disorder; an ophthalmologist to check for visual/perceptual issues; and a psychologist for learning and attentional issues. The child as also been examined and tested by the physician for medical and attention issues.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As one of the largest investors in prevention in the United States, All For Kids is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children through advocacy and treatment. They may have recently been deployed from the military and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). All For Kids is fully committed to this mission.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes. The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression. Compared with the general U.S.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In The Hill, Dr. Ruchi Fitzgerald, a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Legislative Advocacy Committee, explains the enormous harm done by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to children of mothers with substance use disorder – by driving those mothers away from help. ?

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

I do not identify as transgender, although I am a woman who transitioned, with gender-affirming surgery in 1996, ending years of a chronic eating disorder and suicidality after a gay psychiatrist had the wisdom to help me begin transitioning during a hospitalization following an attempted suicide.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

I do not identify as transgender, although I am a woman who transitioned, with gender-affirming surgery in 1996, ending years of a chronic eating disorder and suicidality after a gay psychiatrist had the wisdom to help me begin transitioning during a hospitalization following an attempted suicide.

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Beautiful Voyager

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The only two occasions I went to the hospital for my mental health challenges were 1) generalized anxiety with panic disorder and 2) severe depression with psychotic events and suicide attempt. I was in full panic mode, seven months into a major depression, anxiety disorder and fighting for survival. I’m a living example of that.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 3, 2024

Time: 9:45 – 11:15 AM Presentation: Relationships between Disordered Eating and Family, School, and Community Contexts Among LGBTQ+ Youth in Kansa s Location: Liberty Ballroom RM: O, ML 4 Author(s): Meg Paceley, PhD ; Briana McGeough, PhD, MSW; Jennifer Ananda, JD, MSW; Michael Riquino, PhD, MSW; Jennifer Pearson, PhD; Liz Hamor. &nbsp

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All For Kids

MARCH 12, 2025

Other studies show that young women with healthy relationships with their fathers were less likely to become clinically depressed or anxious, develop eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or be dissatisfied with their appearance or body weight. Our results suggest it can really help daughters feel less lonely over time.

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

People with substance use disorder were forced to find virtual support systems to prevent relapse. Even support groups recognized that virtual meetings provided good options for many people dealing with substance use disorders. Congress temporarily allowed reimbursement for telehealth under federal programs in many care settings.

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University of Connecticut

JUNE 18, 2024

Without these classes, I feel I would not have found my path in political advocacy and becoming a Political Social Worker. There are two classes that I have taken in my time at UConn that really changed my perspectives of the world: The first was NURS 2175: Global Politics of Childbearing and Reproduction as an undergrad with Dr. Thomas Long.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

The association is committed to improving mental health services and advocates for public policy advocacy to improve the quality of care, access, reimbursement, research, and education in mental health. Besides the physical toll the pandemic took on Americans, it has also greatly affected our nation’s mental health. Access Code: 6268721#.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

And the head of a trade association for childrens advocacy centers, where many such exams are performed, says the real problem is agencies arent doing enough of them. Instead, according to WRTV in Indianapolis Bryant relied on a feeding tube and [her mother, Celena] Conkright has disorders, including ADHD and ADD.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Third, it will no longer be possible to detain a person with a learning disability or an autistic person under section 3 unless they have a co-occurring “psychiatric disorder” that warrants hospital treatment. This exclusion does not apply to part 3 patients (those in the criminal justice system). The aim is to increase the uptake of IMHAs.

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