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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. By Carla B.

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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. Severity Evaluating the severity of gambling disorder is crucial for treatment planning and understanding the condition’s impact on the individual’s life.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Addressing maternal mental health through screening and treatment not only helps the patient but avoids perpetuating a downward spiral for the family and community. The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. How to improve maternal mental health In the U.S.,

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

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.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

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.