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Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED For many people with SPD, their constant need to re-regulate their senses to adapt to the stimuli around them, creates symptoms of distractibility, irritability, anxiety, and depression. So where is SPD in the DSM 5?

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT. Owner of Change Your Narrative consulting and training practice, Nancy S.

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

Social Work Blog

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). By Carla B.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems. This causes lots of anxiety.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. Sarah McConkey, LCSW, specializes in ADHD and finds that mindfulness has been shown to be risky for survivors of sexual assault and other clients with complicated trauma histories.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT. Owner of Change Your Narrative consulting and training practice, Nancy S.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. By naming all associated parties, it becomes quite clear why Emily complains about sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and somatization. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Let’s call her Emily).

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