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

Social Work Blog

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. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. By Carla B. Originally published in The Dorchester Reporter.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

These can include: Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder Substance abuse and addiction It’s crucial for adoptive parents to be prepared for these potential issues and to seek professional help when necessary.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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According to the World Health Organization, about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have given birth experience a mental health condition such as depression. A score of 10 or higher indicates possible depression, and a score of 13 or higher indicates probable depression. How to improve maternal mental health In the U.S.,

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psychosis, violence, and the fear of madness

Clinical Philosophy

After all it could be that people who, say, suffer from depression are too apathetic to be violent, and so bring the total violence of the mentally ill down to the population average. It's worth noting, too, that only 15 of these 81 individuals suffered schizophrenia ; 40 suffered depression, 8 PTSD, 10 personality disorder, etc.