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

Social Work Blog

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). My concern is not unwarranted.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

I increasingly realized that there is no opportunity to influence legislators to change the system in the clinical setting. I wrote Breakdown to appeal for legislative reform because it’s nearly impossible to change the system from within the trenches of clinical work. My job is to make this happen. What do you mean by “mobile”?

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

Screening for trauma allows for accurate treatment planning and service provision. The information gathered during the screening process will help determine the appropriate next steps and the treatment plan. Such invalidation is harmful to the traumatized individual. Why must an organization screen for trauma?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. However, social workers can provide guidance and advice on what treatments may be available for an individual’s condition and help them access suitable services in the community.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

These ingredients can be harmful and produce undesirable effects on the person taking the substance. The drug did not undergo clinical trials or have approval from the FDA. People can also experience the various symptoms associated with depression, such as tiredness, lack of motivation, low self-esteem or inability to focus.

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What Is Problem Gambling and How to Get Help

Gateway Foundation

Playing the lottery once or twice a week typically isn’t harmful behavior. People who may have a gambling disorder are asked to self-assess their behaviors in the last 12 months, which are scored on a scale between zero to 27. Problem gambling interferes with a person’s daily life.