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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1]. Depression.

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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

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Depression The CDC estimates that 26% of people with autism also have depression. These studies argue that this attention to detail can cause individuals to ruminate on an upsetting topic, leading to feelings of depression. Treatment for depression or anxiety may also take several weeks to be effective when medications are used.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

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Department of Health and Human Services published guidelines that warned against fast tapering due to the risk of suicide. This is where a person presents symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia, but their primary problem is chronic pain,” Kljajic says. It was not until a year later that the U.S.

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

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Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percent of Americans who attributed major depression to neurobiological causes increased by 13% between 1996 and 2006. To learn more, read our post, “ Creating a Learning Culture in Human Services: An Expert’s Advice.”

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

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According to KFF, women with children were more likely to present symptoms of anxiety and depression than men with children (49% vs. 40%, respectively). Additionally, 48% of Black adults and 46% of Latinx adults have reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depression during the pandemic, opposed to 41% of white adults.

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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

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Whether they are natural or man-made disasters, human services professionals must prepare accordingly. These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. In fact, 15% of individuals who have lived through a natural disaster are diagnosed with depression or anxiety. Disasters happen.

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