NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

. ● Stateline reports on something some in the medical profession are doing about it: Some states and hospital systems have updated their policies on drug testing for pregnant women and newborns, aiming to better support patients’ treatment and recovery from substance use disorder and combat racial disparities in testing and reporting. ●

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and eating disorders also play a role in the lives of many older adults.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

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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Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

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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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

This loss can contribute to a sense of disorientation and alienation, hindering the community’s ability to navigate the recovery process effectively. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Use” for illicit drugs or ”drug misuse” for prescription medications instead of “abuse” “Being in recovery” instead of “clean” Using first-person language can go a long way in promoting empathy in the clinical space that can then extend beyond the medical environment. Transparency helps build trust and avoids surprises.

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Relias

OCTOBER 3, 2022

These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. In fact, 15% of individuals who have lived through a natural disaster are diagnosed with depression or anxiety. Disaster behavioral health and recovery. Often, when we think of disasters, we think of catastrophic natural events.

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