Community Care

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

There will be no reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 before the next election, the government has confirmed. Prohibiting a person from being detained for treatment simply on the basis of them having autism or a learning disability.

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Community Care

APRIL 30, 2024

The government has proposed overhauling a key disability benefit in the face of its “spiralling” caseload and costs, in a move labelled “dangerous” and “reckless” by charities. It was introduced in 2013 to replace disability living allowance (DLA) for people of working age. What is PIP?

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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Community Care

JUNE 27, 2024

But before that, her focus was squarely on mental health social work. Having practised in mental health settings after qualifying in the 1980s, she went on to become director of social work in two NHS Trusts. How has mental health social work evolved over recent years? What is its legacy?

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve worked as a lecturer in medical school, a trainer of nurses in rural South Africa, and — since immigrating to Canada — a public health consultant with Indigenous communities. I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder?

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Community Care

JUNE 13, 2024

A third of recent infant care cases involved parents with learning disabilities or difficulties, research has found. They also interviewed 42 social care professionals, 17 lawyers and four mothers with learning disabilities or learning difficulties who had experience of proceedings.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

As the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers, social workers are uniquely positioned to help clients make significant positive changes in their health and well-being by taking time to talk with them about their drinking. How much drinking is too much? Many people have misconceptions about alcohol use.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. Not another mental health diagnosis and medication! referring to my worst mental health challenges).

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I also worked in the mental health field for three years during this time, helping mentally ill patients in hospital settings. I was no longer allowed to take graduate courses at this university.

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Relias

MARCH 25, 2025

Unique healthcare challenges of women Veterans Women Veterans face distinct medical and mental health concerns stemming from their military service. Mental health challenges : Women Veterans experience higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST) compared to their male counterparts.

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Shelter, Inc

MARCH 13, 2023

The Cook County Department of Public Health has announced Shelter is one of 18 recipients out of 140 applicants to receive a Behavioral Health Initiative Grant (BHI) to support behavioral health services for Cook County’s most vulnerable communities.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

As the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers, social workers are uniquely positioned to help clients make significant positive changes in their health and well-being by taking time to talk with them about their drinking. How much drinking is too much? Many people have misconceptions about alcohol use.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Since then, this sweeping, groundbreaking law has improved the health of all Americans, including children, women and families, men, older adults, communities of color, those with disabilities, and those who are LGBTQI+.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

of a set of 11 indicators of need or risk, including mental health issues, disability, self-harm or going missing. Children who had often suffered complex and ongoing trauma and were considered very vulnerable due to overlapping risks and needs primarily related to mental health, self-harming and risk to others.

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Relias

AUGUST 30, 2024

Social isolation due to a disability is an all-too-common occurrence. Myriad social forces create an environment in which individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unable to connect with their peers. This can have lasting and severe consequences for their holistic health.

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve worked as a lecturer in medical school, a trainer of nurses in rural South Africa, and — since immigrating to Canada — a public health consultant with Indigenous communities. I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder?

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I’ve worked as a lecturer in medical school, a trainer of nurses in rural South Africa, and — since immigrating to Canada — a public health consultant with Indigenous communities. I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder?

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This high rate of comorbidity in this population can pose serious challenges to direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 22, 2023

This article covers – Simple anger management tips for children with autism What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder? The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised. How do you determine the patterns of behaviours?

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts. An SUPR grant is a federal monetary award that helps substance use disorder treatment centers expand and enhance their services. This medication is capable of reversing an opioid overdose, and it can save an individual’s life.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts. An SUPR grant is a federal monetary award that helps substance use disorder treatment centers expand and enhance their services. This medication is capable of reversing an opioid overdose, and it can save an individual’s life.

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Relias

MAY 21, 2024

Trauma-informed care can help resolve the lasting and pervasive effects of trauma on people’s health and well-being, remove barriers to care, and improve the efficacy of other care practices. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Overview - Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world according to the World Health Organization. Overview - Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world according to the World Health Organization. The effectiveness of the available antidepressant therapies is limited.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

I consider potential barriers to communication because of a disability or age-related disability. Mental Health I find it always useful to find out about the mental health and wellbeing about an individual. Does the person have a mental health diagnosis? You can get cheap copies from Amazon.

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Community Care

AUGUST 8, 2023

Concerns over abuse not covered by domestic abuse law It was triggered by concerns raised by disability groups about the abuse of people by carers who were not “personally connected” to them – ie relatives, partners and ex-partners – under the definition of domestic abuse set out in law.

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Social Care

MAY 4, 2023

This week is Deaf Awareness Week and the experts from Cygnet Hospital Bury, who provide specialist mental health support to deaf people, have shed light on why members of the deaf community are more prone to mental health conditions and how treatment can be adapted.

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Social Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mental Health Nurses Day takes place this week (Wednesday 21 February), an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution nurses and support workers make to our profession. A registered nurse for more than 20 years, David Wilmott has worked across a number of services, including acute and mental health.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool. Who can assess capacity?

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) is a much-misunderstood diagnosis. It first appears in the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th Edition (DSM-5). As for Intellectual Disability (ID), this is a replacement for the older diagnosis of Mental Retardation. Indeed, it is.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mental health needs a great deal of attention, and it is up to you to make healthy choices. Mental health quotes may help uplift you so you do not silently struggle. This Article Contains: What is a good quotes for mental health? Who is mostly affected by mental health? For example, 1.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 24, 2022

I wonder about a “nonverbal learning disability.” ” While I am no psychologist, kids have their “tells” that can suggest a disorder. A nonverbal learning disorder is about difficulty reading social/emotional cues. The child was almost five. Acting out was an issue. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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SECTIONED

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Each fresh attempt to get care, treatment & support for severe & enduring mental ill-health in the past 3 years since I was discharged from community mental health services has led to more & more professionals covering their own arses. They’ll do anything to impose their will. You cannot win.

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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. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. A major life event such as divorce or disability.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Due to gender differences in body structure and chemistry, women experience more severe health risks from drinking compared to men, including blackouts , liver disease , faster progression of alcohol use disorder , and certain cancers – even when they consume less alcohol. Visit NASW’s Behavioral Health page for resources.

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All For Kids

JANUARY 10, 2025

Mental Health Research has shown an undeniable link between poor financial health, specifically increased amounts of debt, and mental health concerns. Half of all adults who report that they are in problem debt also have experienced mental health issues.

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