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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

As America faces a mental health crisis, the need for suicide prevention services is more imperative than ever. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

Beginning July 16, 2022, the 988 crisis hotline will be fully operational. Those across the United States experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis will now have a dedicated line to call and talk with a trained counselor. The resultant mental health effects can be seen in the numbers discussed above.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

Bipolar Bandit

Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. The wait is long, but there is hope. Tell us about yourself. Mindy Greiling – Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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262 -Supporting Student Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health.