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Chicago students are in crisis. Here’s how we can help them heal.

Brightpoint

As if things aren’t hard enough, the tragic reality is that too many Chicago children and teens frequently experience trauma—through gun violence, substance abuse, domestic and relationship violence, and grief and loss. This is double the rate of PTSD among service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment planning and interventions to help individuals overcome the challenges associated with gambling disorder. For example, identifying an ongoing episode of gambling disorder may necessitate immediate intervention to address the problematic behavior.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Emotional abuse involves the persistent emotional maltreatment of a child, leading to adverse effects on their emotional and psychological well-being. Warning signs of emotional abuse may include the child displaying fear or anxiety, withdrawal from peers and adults, and extreme changes in behavior.

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Recharge Your Spirit: Feeling Drained Quotes to Inspire and Energise

Social Work Haven

This can manifest itself in a range of symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and more. Additionally, burnout can cause feelings of anxiety or depression, as well as an inability to find joy and meaning in activities that used to bring pleasure.

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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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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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Guide To Addressing Your Children’s Behavioral Health

All For Kids

8% are anxiety disorders. whether it be post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or another diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the percentage of children from ages 6-17 who were ever diagnosed with anxiety increased from 5.4% 1 in 6 U.S. 1 in 6 U.S.