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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

Adoptee Potential Identity Crises Adopted children often face what is known as an identity crisis , where they question their sense of self and their place in the world, according to Kendra Cherry, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.”

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

” Impact on well-being Studies have shown that violence in the home healthcare setting can lead to adverse emotional, cognitive, behavioral, physical, and psychosocial effects on staff. 20% of respondents experienced depression. 20% of respondents experienced depression. 46% of respondents reported feeling burnt out.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

Abstinence only models frown upon the use of methadone because it does not address psychosocial factors that contribute to drug use. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders are oftentimes linked to addiction. The transition from study of addiction and knowledge of opiates is not seamless.

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Behavioral Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Clinical Practice

University of Connecticut

depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relational conflict, low self-esteem) rather than disclose an addiction to sex, gaming, gambling, food, shopping, exercise or another behavior. There is a lot of shame around addiction in general and behavioral addictions specifically. Many clients may present with other issues (e.g.,