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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

” Impact on well-being Studies have shown that violence in the home healthcare setting can lead to adverse emotional, cognitive, behavioral, physical, and psychosocial effects on staff. 20% of respondents experienced depression. 20% of respondents experienced depression. 46% of respondents reported feeling burnt out.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

Adoptee Potential Identity Crises Adopted children often face what is known as an identity crisis , where they question their sense of self and their place in the world, according to Kendra Cherry, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.”

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Why Successful Integrated Care Management Matters

Relias

This gives the mental health practitioner the opportunity for a longer conversation about the patient’s psychosocial history and can lay the groundwork for continued mental healthcare. When initial screenings for depression indicate that this client needs a follow-up, PCPs and social workers can consider these social determinants of health.

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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Throughout the day, I conduct psychosocial assessments with new patients and their families, providing emotional support and helping them understand the treatment process. One experience that stands out was working with a 12-year-old patient, Sarah, who was struggling with depression during her long treatment.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

Abstinence only models frown upon the use of methadone because it does not address psychosocial factors that contribute to drug use. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders are oftentimes linked to addiction. The transition from study of addiction and knowledge of opiates is not seamless.

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Behavioral Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Clinical Practice

University of Connecticut

depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relational conflict, low self-esteem) rather than disclose an addiction to sex, gaming, gambling, food, shopping, exercise or another behavior. There is a lot of shame around addiction in general and behavioral addictions specifically. Many clients may present with other issues (e.g.,