Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Social work is generally seen as a clinical field, so if you do choose to pursue roles outside of “traditional” social work, it might take some time to learn how you can sell yourself in the application and interview phase and prove that your skills are transferable.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Army and is credited for co-founding various programs for Veterans; he has dedicated his career to leading and serving others struggling with mental health challenges. Nick and I worked together in the mental health outpatient clinic and it’s fair to say we clicked immediately. Charles Nickell Johnston, Jr.,

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. Not another mental health diagnosis and medication! referring to my worst mental health challenges).

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Too many people ended up in hospital because of significant underinvestment in community health services, while there had been a slowdown in patient flow through hospitals because of falling productivity. “Financial flows must lock-in this change irreversibly or it will not happen.”

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve worked as a lecturer in medical school, a trainer of nurses in rural South Africa, and — since immigrating to Canada — a public health consultant with Indigenous communities. I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder? A: Thankfully, no.

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KVC

JULY 16, 2023

As of July 2023, KVC Health Systems ranks High or Above Average in 14 of the 15 categories. This means KVC is outperforming its peers in child welfare and mental health, its peers in healthcare more broadly, and even most for-profit companies across all sectors. In April 2023, the KVC team experienced a big change when St.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Community Care

JULY 17, 2024

The long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 and action to deliver “fair pay” for staff in adult social care are also included in its first legislative programme since taking office this month. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. ”

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University of Connecticut

JULY 17, 2023

Name : Sevasti Galanis, '19 MSW Profession/Field : Forensic Social Work Bio and Key Accomplishments : Seva works full-time for the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services at Whiting Forensic Hospital as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

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Relias

MAY 3, 2024

They are at the forefront of responding to emerging health challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis, and our aging population. They are truly essential to the health and resilience of all of us. Send a gift basket, flowers, or treats to a nursing unit or department in your local hospital or clinic.

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Shelter, Inc

AUGUST 22, 2022

Increasing rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm, aggression, eating disorders, and other behavioral issues in youth prompted a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health by professional organizations in 2020. ” Isolation has also meant access to mental health services has been delayed or obstructed.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2025

Their influence extends beyond hospital walls, reaching into public health, education, policy, and the future of healthcare. The shift toward value-based care, community health initiatives, and holistic treatment models has provided new opportunities for nurses to step into leadership roles.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

There are a wide range of job positions available in various settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, government agencies, private practice, counseling centers, research organisations and more. Job Security and Diverse Career Opportunities Social work is a growing field with many opportunities for advancement.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

How healthcare organizations can stay compliant with the Emergency Preparedness Rule To ensure ongoing compliance with the rule and support operational readiness, healthcare leaders can take the following steps: Establish a preparedness committee that includes leadership, clinical staff, and administrative personnel.

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Children’s Home Society of Washington

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Growing up my mother partnered with a local hospital to develop a therapy program for women and children, and my father received his master’s degree in education, serving as president of his teacher’s union. I moved south and earned a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from Loyola University New Orleans.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2024

These nurses can work for hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, insurance companies, or even companies specializing in telehealth. These individuals can work for primary care practices, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, or telehealth companies.

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Community Care

JANUARY 17, 2023

Government plans for the NHS to discharge people from hospitals into care homes may result in “poor or potentially illegal” practice, through people being moving into residential care without their informed consent. Our concern is that with the focus on discharge above everything else,” she added.

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Community Care

MARCH 18, 2022

For example, freedom to leave should be considered in terms of what would happen if the person tried to leave temporarily and the test of capacity will normally be less onerous than the test that would apply in hospitals and care homes (12.20, 12.44-12.45 The medical assessment must be carried out by a doctor or clinical psychologist.

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Beautiful Voyager

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Learn more about this approach to mental health that’s skyrocketed in popularity over the last few months The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of layoffs and furloughs across industries, as well as a number of other stress-inducing difficulties. Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. If you are interested in dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, then a psychologist may be the better choice.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I recently had the privilege of co-presenting a webinar for the American Hospital Association with two colleagues from Memorial Hermann Health System. Memorial Hermann is the largest not-for-profit health system in southeast Texas and spans 17 hospitals and over 260 care delivery sites with 1.7 days for each new hire.

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KVC

MARCH 3, 2021

Social workers use their skills and expertise to promote good mental health, strengthen relationships, and end generational cycles of trauma and substance use, ultimately creating healthier families and communities. Social workers provide a majority of America’s mental health services.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded to a student currently conducting their field placement at the UConn Counseling & Mental Health Services. I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Ketamine therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of certain mental health conditions especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional medications. As behavioral health providers seek solutions for patients who do not respond to traditional interventions, ketamine offers relief and a new avenue for care.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve worked as a lecturer in medical school, a trainer of nurses in rural South Africa, and — since immigrating to Canada — a public health consultant with Indigenous communities. I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder? A: Thankfully, no.

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve worked as a lecturer in medical school, a trainer of nurses in rural South Africa, and — since immigrating to Canada — a public health consultant with Indigenous communities. I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder? A: Thankfully, no.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These funds go to federally operated IHS facilities and tribally managed health programs. Discretionary grants Tribal health programs can access additional funding through IHS-administered grants and cooperative agreements. These investments will continue to pay off over the long term while improving health outcomes.

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Social Work With Adults

APRIL 3, 2025

Sarah McClinton, The Chief Social Worker for Adults: I am delighted to present this blog from Mark Nicholas , Clinical Director, Social Care Lead and National Head of Profession for Social Care Informatics at NHS England. Mark provides invaluable insights into the importance of the role of social workers in the NHS.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice. Case managers focus on physical health needs by ensuring their client receives the necessary medical care, while social workers address psychological and emotional issues through therapy.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

At the heart of the issue is the history of payers undervaluing mental and behavioral healthcare. This could, in part, be due to the longstanding cultural separation of the mind and the body, and thus mental health and physical health, in Western medicine. How do you stack up to peer organizations?

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Social Care

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I looked online and found a health care support worker vacancy at Aspen Clinic in Mexborough. At the time, mental health was a taboo subject. I can remember having weekly counselling sessions and asking what mental health support was available for carers. It was the best decision I ever made.

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Social Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mental Health Nurses Day takes place this week (Wednesday 21 February), an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution nurses and support workers make to our profession. A registered nurse for more than 20 years, David Wilmott has worked across a number of services, including acute and mental health.

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Social Care

MAY 10, 2024

[Image created by freepik.com ] Pride and recognition I’ve been in this profession for decades, but only in recent years has the wider world begun to realise the full range, experience and contribution social care nursing colleagues bring to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

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Social Care

JULY 4, 2023

Image created by freepik.com ] Partners in wellbeing Social care nurses have been as much a part of the NHS success story as their clinical counterparts. We are that essential bridge between hospital and community, providing the continuance of care and support, with a person-centred holistic focus. This is a good thing.

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