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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

CO4Kids

The National Institute of Health defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a neurological and developmental disorder. According to Autism West Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Alex Himel , “A lot of the testing to diagnose Autism is actually fun.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Substance use disorder. Domestic violence. Psychiatric Advance Directives. Substance use disorders and safety planning. The ramifications of these substance use disorders go beyond the individual. The families of those dealing with substance user disorders (SUDs) have also been shown to be greatly affected.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Substance use disorder. Domestic violence. Psychiatric Advance Directives. Substance use disorders and safety planning. The ramifications of these substance use disorders go beyond the individual. The families of those dealing with substance user disorders (SUDs) have also been shown to be greatly affected.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. My field placement is with Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, where I am an Intensive In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services clinician.

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2024 BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients

University of Connecticut

Working on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit has given me ample opportunities to learn about clinical systems, trauma-focused care, and how systems of oppression affect individuals on a daily basis. It gives me greater insight into struggles with domestic violence, homelessness and substance use.

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