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Best in Mental Health for August 2020

Social Work.Career

This roundup contains some of the latest news in social work, therapy, private practice and more! Learn about NAMI’s Family to Family Program, religion and spirituality, evidence-based practices, how to promote racial equity, reduce stress/anxiety, how to be a peer reviewer and much more!

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What is non-suicidal self-harm?

Beautiful Voyager

Here are some facts about these behaviors, mental health first aid, and strategies which can help). Occurrence is highest in individuals with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, or those who struggle to regulate their emotions or those who are highly self-critical. feeling emotionally numb).

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Client Affect Management: Helpful Tools for Success

University of Connecticut

The goal is to help the client with a reduction of anxiety, an increase in self-esteem and an increased ability to be proactive in the management of personal distress. Using an Ericksonian perspective, this seminar will draw from his successful techniques of introducing “state change” into the client’s perspective.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Psychology may be used to explore issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, while social work can help individuals access resources and services to address more practical problems, such as housing or financial assistance. Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc. How do I choose between psychology and social work?

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When the kid listens in without the parent knowing….

Gary Direnfeld

It also tends to lead to mental health problems for the child who seeks to take on this role. The anxiety is about seeing another episode of the issue coming and not being able to stop it. Depression and/or anxiety in kids can show itself through behavior as well as school issues or those of concentration and attention.

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Medication for Depression or Anxiety

Gary Direnfeld

If you have been prescribed medication for depression or anxiety, it is important to know it can take a good four to six weeks before you truly feel the benefit. Unlike a Tylenol for a headache which usually reaches therapeutic level in about 20 minutes, medications for depression and anxiety literally takes weeks.

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Three-Hour Sessions? Sure!

Gary Direnfeld

I am obtaining a transgenerational history that explores issues of abuse, violence, drug and alcohol use, mental health, physical health, separations and divorces, cut-offs, sexual abuse and more. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.