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Never Say These 3 Things to Someone With Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come. 3: Just get over it!

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. At home, I did coloring in adult coloring books, journaling, reading, and engaged in counseling sessions via telehealth. The ECT treatments reduced some of my depression symptoms.

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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 Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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Finding Hope and Healing: 71 Powerful Bible Verses about Depression and Anxiety in Social Work

Social Work Haven

In the realm of social work, where our hearts are dedicated to supporting and uplifting those in need, we often encounter individuals facing the heavy burdens of depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed.

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When Violence Hits a College Campus: How Parents Can Support Students, Even from Afar

The Child and Family Corp

Parents’ own reactions and coping (remaining calm, modeling empathy, expressing distress) directly affect how their college-aged children respond, so parents should be mindful of themselves as role models. Therefore, parents should engage in conversations and offer suggestions on coping rather than just intervening directly.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

I’m not suggesting that improv is a cure for depression or anxiety, or any mental health concern. And, improv teachers and therapists cultivate an environment of support, empathy, validation, and a space to improve skills. If a client engages in a maladaptive part, a therapist might reflect on how that part has protected an individual.

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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. Social workers are ethically obligated to engage in self-care.