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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Making Time to Talk About Alcohol Use

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Other factors include time constraints, as well as concerns about privacy and confidentiality. Studies show women are more likely to experience problems such as alcohol use disorder, liver damage and certain cancers sooner and at lower levels of drinking than men do.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

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NASW Resources: New Messaging from Faces & Voices of Recovery for Talking About Recovery , Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) is a national campaign of individuals and organizations joining together with a united voice to advocate for public action to deliver the power, possibility, and proof of recovery from substance-use disorders.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

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It highlights the dangers of unsafe alcohol consumption and promote awareness in reducing alcohol use disorder. million people ages 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in 2019. Underage drinking is common and early use can lead to an alcohol use disorder later in life. April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Spring 2017.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

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NASW Resources New Messaging from Faces & Voices of Recovery for Talking About Recovery Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) is a national campaign of individuals and organizations joining together with a united voice to advocate for public action to deliver the power, possibility, and proof of recovery from substance-use disorders.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes. The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

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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.