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6 Signs Your Child Needs Counseling

All For Kids

Regardless of the reason, they are essential to pay attention to as they can help you determine if and when to seek counseling for your child. Read on to learn about the six signs that indicate your child could benefit from counseling. #1 However, consider taking a closer look when they happen for seemingly no reason.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully? Are you concerned your child is being bullied or may be bullying others?

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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. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

Relias

According to a recent American Nurses Association survey , 30% of nurses — nearly one-third — said they are “not emotionally healthy” or “not at all emotionally healthy,” with an increasing number of nurses struggling with depression or anxiety. What causes nurse depression and anxiety? Nurses on a break talking and walking together.

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What You Need to Heal

Abuse Survivor

It’s not all about self soothing though, change is difficult. More on that later… Self Awareness. Self awareness that I am a person that is suffering and being able to see myself in this way has helped me to have more compassion. Inner Counsel. My self talk was complete garbage for decades. Not people!

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child Abuse Definition Child abuse refers to any act or omission by a caregiver that results in harm or potential harm to a childs physical, emotional, or psychological well-being. Physical abuse involves the intentional use of force that causes physical harm or injury to a child. What is Considered Physical Abuse?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. This can include providing advice, support and guidance to people in the community who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety.