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

Bipolar Bandit

If they don’t qualify for inpatient, I can refer them to outpatient treatment programs or give them self-help material. But someone can have this level of psychosis with the ability to eat, sleep, clean herself, protect herself from basic harm, pay rent, along with not posing a risk of serious physical harm to anyone.

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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. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

Key Points to Remember Before sharing information, consider the following; Seek informed voluntary consent which aligns itself with confidentiality and where this can be overruled. Where their needs are complex, I consider specialist input, such as a Speech and Language Therapist or an Occupational Therapist.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

My journal was my first therapist, where I recorded frustration, anxiety and depression. I was self-employed and wondered if this hiatus would have an effect on my income and reputation. All I ask is that you keep our conversations here confidential, to respect other peoples’ privacy. I’m self-employed,” I started.