Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Playing the lottery activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as substance use disorder and other compulsive behaviors, causing some people to engage in it unhealthily. Forming a habit and using lottery tickets to cope with uncomfortable feelings can take lottery games from an occasional activity to a harmful addiction.

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Abuse Survivor

MARCH 22, 2022

I was triggered into a depressive episode after having a severe infection. Even as I practiced the coping skills that I had learned I felt myself sink longer and lower into the depression. I am making small changes to try to pull myself out of the depression and that seems to be working a little. It felt like s**t hearing that.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2023

Children of parents with gambling disorders can also be affected by family conflict and experience stress and anxiety. Stress, depression and anxiety caused by gambling games and losses can cause individuals to lose interest in previously-enjoyed hobbies. The emotional impact can cause a loss of self-esteem and relationship troubles.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

This disorder’s leading characteristic is an overpowering urge to gamble, no matter the consequences. Those with gambling addiction are at an increased risk of developing a substance use disorder, which can arise from the same stressors. Do negative feelings like depression or stress cause your gambling? struggle with it.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This approach helps clients build resilience and self-efficacy. Self-Care: Personal Well-being: Social workers understand the importance of self-care to maintain their own well-being.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 2, 2024

Constant exposure to idealized images and lifestyles can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. It’s important for teens to balance their online activities with real-world connections and self-care practices to mitigate these harmful effects.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. This can include providing advice, support and guidance to people in the community who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. Can a counsellor prescribe medication?

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 29, 2022

Even drinking coffee after alcohol or consuming it hours before heading to the bar can produce these same harmful effects, which is why it’s best to avoid consuming these two beverages together. Not all people who binge drink have alcohol use disorder , but this behavior increases a person’s risk of developing an addiction.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

I also use observation skills to discover whether there is any evidence of self-neglect or soiled clothing. I observe whether there is any evidence of self-neglect based on appearance and presentation. I check whether the person is safe to be left alone or at risk of harm to self/others. PIN FOR LATER!

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 21, 2023

Depression and gambling can affect people from all walks of life, regardless of age, sex, race or income. It’s essential to consider depression and gambling when seeking treatment since each intensifies the symptoms and severity of the other. One of these activities can include gambling.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

If youre wondering why fencing also might be needed to keep dangers out it illustrates another reason why residential treatment is so harmful. Senate Committee report points out: [Residential treatment facilities] are costly, not as effective as community-based behavioral health treatment options, and often harmful to youth in their care.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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Beautiful Voyager

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What I have is called Bipolar Disorder, which, by definition, is a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression. It started out as depression here and there. In May of 2017, I experienced my first true manic episode followed by a brutal, soul-sucking depression. I started to self-harm.

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Gateway Foundation

JUNE 29, 2022

Growing research has supported the link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorder. While substance use disorder is complex and chronic, it is treatable. Learn about the connection between these disorders and how to get help if you or a loved one is struggling. What Is ADHD?

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

As the focus on childrens mental and behavioral health has increased, the number of behavioral health disorder diagnoses has also risen. A research study reported that nearly 20% of children and young people ages 3-17 in the United States have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. 8% are anxiety disorders.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 1, 2023

People with a severe gambling disorder can end up in financial disaster quickly. DSM-5-TR Definition of Gambling Disorder Gambling Severity Index The Warning Signs of Problem Gambling or Worsening Gambling Risk Factors for Developing Problem Gambling What Is Problem Gambling? What Is Problem Gambling?

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Gateway Foundation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Substance use disorder significantly impacts a person’s life, damaging health, relationships, careers, and finances. Manipulation tactics are not uncommon at this stage of addiction, and neither is self-deception and denial. Perhaps the most significant impact, however, is on the brain.

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All For Kids

JANUARY 10, 2025

The most common illnesses that those in debt have experienced are anxiety disorders, depression, and psychotic disorders. Individuals who are in debt are far more likely to exhibit signs of a substance use disorder, such as problems with drinking or drug dependence. There is a higher correlation between suicide and debt.

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A Splintered Mind

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

“The Power of Exercise” , an article about the science behind the positive effects that exercise, from aerobic to resistance training, has on depression. Regardless, these finding match my own anecdotal observations, as well as others who have shared their anti-depression regimens with me. I found solace in ?

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Beautiful Voyager

MAY 27, 2023

I did not know I was depressed until college. But the truth was that I was severely depressed. I willingly sought a psychiatrist and was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder. But I'm sad I lost so much time, so many years, to depression. There is no break from a real bipolar disorder. It was a terrible cycle.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. Individual healing from collective trauma is a deeply personal journey that requires self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

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Relias

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before we discuss how your organization can help this population, let’s review the most common mental health conditions that veterans face after they leave the military: PTSD, depression, and suicidality. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An estimated 7% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetimes. deployments).

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Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

Among the most prevalent mental health problems noted were anxiety, depression, and stress/PTSD. Other significant mental health problems include insomnia, burnout, fear of infection, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and suicidal ideation/self-harm.

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Beautiful Voyager

MAY 22, 2023

At first I chalked up my depression to some of my first break-ups as an 18-year-old -- I mean, who hasn't been a heartbroken teenager thinking the world is over? I remember falling into a state of deep depression about six months into our relationship. Q: How do you describe your mental health journey? You are human.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. One sibling with bipolar disorder and a parent with psychotic depression, neither one chronic. I didn't want to attract attention to myself and assumed that a hospital emergency room had bigger problems than a depressed but cooperative patient. Schizo-affective disorder?

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All For Kids

MARCH 12, 2025

Future Success : Children close to their father are twice as likely to enter college or find stable employment after high school, 75% less likely to have a teen birth, 80% less likely to go to jail, and half as likely to experience multiple depression symptoms. Critical Role : Fathers are crucial in child development.

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