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Guest Post: Interview with Author of ” I am Her She is Me” Birdie Thorn

Bipolar Bandit

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. A: I live with Bipolar 2 disorder. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation. Birdie runs an Instagram page @birdies.bipolar.brain that brings awareness to mental health conditions.

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Ep 3: Gabe Howard Talks About What It’s Like to Work with and Be Fired Due to Bipolar Disorder

Nnatasha Tracy

Gabe has lived with bipolar and anxiety disorders since 2003. Gabe has a harrowing tale of when he was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This is an interview you can't miss.

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Matthew Smith’s Job Interview Training Helping People with Disabilities Find Employment.

Michigan Social Work

Associate Professor Matthew Smith created role-playing job interview training that helps people with autism and other disabilities find employment. Each practice interview is unique and a real-time coach provides ongoing feedback. Each practice interview is unique and a real-time coach provides ongoing feedback.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

She emphasizes that social workers play a critical role in helping people manage their chronic pain, as well as those who may have developed an opioid misuse disorder. Interventions, such as motivational interviewing, and techniques, like going with resistance and offering empathy, validation and reflection, are important.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Using motivational interviewing strategies and people-first language can help guide the conversation. Get Help Today!

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Using motivational interviewing strategies and people-first language can help guide the conversation. Let your patients choose how they are described.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of ” I am Her She is Me” Birdie Thorn

Bipolar Bandit

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. A: I live with Bipolar 2 disorder. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation. Birdie runs an Instagram page @birdies.bipolar.brain that brings awareness to mental health conditions.