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Dial 988: Mental Health Hotline Launches July 16

Shelter, Inc

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated calls and texts to the suicide hotline will more than double in 2022 to 7.6 Advocates for the three-digit number say timing is crucial during an emergency as remembering three digits instead of ten can make all the difference, and the time for change is now.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. Self-Care 13.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

“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. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have done a great deal of work to build on the momentum of national recognition that we have neglected maternal health and the role that social determinants play in the outcomes of women and children.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

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

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

SAMHSA’s Six Principles of TIC At the forefront of trauma-informed care, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has outlined six principles guiding practitioners toward a holistic approach in dealing with trauma. They receive training on how to support others with similar concerns.