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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. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. By Carla B. Monteiro, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Boston.

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5 Ways to Reduce Horizontal Violence in Healthcare

Relias

Victims may experience emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Empower employees to speak up and report issues, ensuring confidentiality and support. In severe cases, it can lead to physical symptoms like insomnia, weight changes, or even cardiac problems.

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Making WISe choices to overcome fear

Children’s Home Society of Washington

She and her parents had arrived at one of Children’s Home Society of Washington’s (CHSW) Family Resource Centers (FRC) to get Ruth support with her recent bouts of inexplicable anxiety, particularly around taking baths. To this day, Ruth is still taking baths without her fear or anxiety returning. "I It actually worked!"

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11 Steps to Implementing a DSP Peer Mentoring Program

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Reducing a new employee’s anxiety about their job. They need to know when a conversation should remain confidential and when an issue needs to be shared with others in the organization. Giving a new employee a safe place to express concerns and get feedback. Teaching problem solving, critical thinking, and clinical skills.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

These can include: Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder Substance abuse and addiction It’s crucial for adoptive parents to be prepared for these potential issues and to seek professional help when necessary.

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Integrating the 4 Rs of Trauma-Informed Care Into Your Practice

Relias

For example, individuals who have experienced trauma might struggle with anxiety, depression, or lower levels of self-esteem. Individuals may display a range of symptoms including anxiety, hypervigilance, mood swings, or difficulty trusting others. Recognizing trauma requires an awareness of how trauma can manifest in diverse ways.

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‘We are just working to live at the moment’ – social workers on the cost of living crisis

Community Care

Struggling with petrol, budgeting, outgoings, food, and bills makes me have anxiety. “If our personal stress increases – the absolute fear of not being able to eat, keep ourselves warm, or put petrol into our car – we are at risk of an anxiety paralysis. It feels like we are just working to live at the moment.”.