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

Bipolar Bandit

Breakdown makes a sound case in favor of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), an evidence-based tool that’s widely underutilized. AOT helps a subset of the population with serious mental illness who are not adhering to their recommended outpatient treatment plans. Court order is vastly preferred because of the black robe effect.

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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. Flexibility in adapting treatment plans is essential, as goals are met, new issues emerge, or crises arise.

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

Social Work Blog

It gaslights people into thinking they are not unwell and delays or deters those who are ill from seeking treatment or following a treatment plan created with a credentialed provider. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. Monteiro, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Boston.

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What Causes Coke Bloat? What You Need to Know

Gateway Foundation

Once you complete the assessment, the addiction specialist will work with you to create a customized treatment plan that suits your unique needs. The next step of a drug addiction treatment program is detoxing from the substance. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical help.

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What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment

Gateway Foundation

Adaptive Treatment Plan. We know how challenging it can be to balance regular treatment with other responsibilities, like family, work or school. These resources are especially helpful for those enrolling in a virtual treatment plan, as they let you balance convenient attendance times with building lifelong relationships.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Follow-up should occur regularly — at least once a month or more frequently if needed — and include re-screening, reviewing the treatment plan, evaluating the response to the treatment, and identifying any barriers to treatment.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

A 42 CFR Part 2 program must adhere to specific confidentiality and consent requirements. Ask the following questions to advocate for yourself and learn what to expect in available programs: What Kind of Professionals Will Be Providing Treatment? Every individual is different, and treatment plans vary according to your goals and needs.