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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. It becomes a learned behavior that is carried on into the classroom.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Respect for Individuality: Recognising Diversity: Social workers respect the uniqueness of each client.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

Through in-home family strengthening services, foster care, adoption, mental health treatment, disability services, and children’s mental health hospitals, we’re giving people hope and helping children and families thrive. Diverse perspectives are key to our progress. Our character is built on authenticity and compassion.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

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. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Many people who seek help have experienced some form of trauma, such as abuse, violence, neglect, loss, or oppression, and these experiences can affect their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. To date, more than 800,000 individuals in the US have died from COVID-19 and more than 140,000 children and teens have lost parents or primary caregivers to COVID-19-related deaths.