Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I’m in my 14 th year as a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker. Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. My job is to make this happen. What do you mean by “mobile”?

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry Interviewing Psychiatric Schizophrenia 98

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. My concern is not unwarranted.

Mental Health 89

Mental Health LCSW Psychiatry Substance Abuse 89

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

I was definitely going to a psychiatric hospital, particularly since this was a weekend and my regular outpatient care team wasn’t available. Part 2: Orientation I’d been in a psychiatric hospital before, almost a year ago to the day. I was self-employed and wondered if this hiatus would have an effect on my income and reputation.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Mental Health Depression Anxiety 52