Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Reducing problematic alcohol use is crucial to preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)—neurodevelopmental disabilities and birth defects that can occur in a baby exposed to alcohol before birth. They are also at risk for trouble with the law, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

may have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), a range of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities that can occur in a baby exposed to alcohol before birth. People with FASDs may be at high risk for school challenges, criminal justice issues, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Associate Professor Meg Paceley led a study examining the relationship between family and community environments for LGBTQ+ youth and disordered eating behaviors. The researchers assessed disordered eating behaviors related to attempting to control one’s weight (taking diet pills, fasting, purging) and binge eating.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The manual provides a standardized set of diagnostic criteria for various mental disorders , including problematic gambling.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis. In 2016, I started receiving disability benefits for bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. The ECT treatments reduced some of my depression symptoms.

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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. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

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My Brains Not Broken

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While intrusive thoughts are associated with several mental health disorders, they can also be triggered by stress, anxiety or trauma in our lives. In fact, many people who deal with intrusive thoughts aren’t dealing with a mental health disorder, according to experts.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Get Help Today!

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Let your patients choose how they are described.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 31, 2022

An alcohol use disorder can increase the risk of liver disease because it inhibits a person’s ability to stop drinking. Alcoholic liver disease occurs when an individual engages in long-term heavy alcohol use, and there are three different types of liver disease. Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Associate Research Professor Hsiu-Ju Lin is working on several federally funded projects related to the opioid crisis. She is a co-investigator on a Nation Institute of Drug Abuse funded Diversity Supplement study for Transitions Clinic Network: Post Incarceration Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, and Social Supports ( TCN-PATHs).

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Social Work Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Those who are pregnant or can become pregnant also risk alcohol-exposed pregnancy and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), a range of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities that may affect up to 1 in 20 school children nationwide.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The University at Albany has been awarded nearly $1 million for the creation of a five-year, comprehensive program aimed at preventing HIV infections and substance use disorders among students.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression. Compared with the general U.S.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Reflecting on her work, Lawrence noted, “It's a privilege to be a part of the OEC-UConn Partnership where I can engage in research and evaluation activities related to vital contexts for healthy child development.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 25, 2023

A should statement (aka should thinking ) is a psychological term that refers to a pattern of negative thinking that can lead to, or exacerbate, symptoms of mental health disorders. If you catch yourself engaging in should thinking, try to reword that thought. One of the best ways to challenge should statements is to reframe them.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

cdc.gov Child Sexual Abuse : Involves engaging a child in sexual activities, including exposure to pornography, unwanted sexual touching, or exploitation. They may have recently been deployed from the military and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. Engaging in combat or seeing a person get injured or pass away can develop PTSD. The truth about PTSD is that most people don’t engage in violent behavior. People With PTSD Can’t Function Normally.

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Relias

JULY 5, 2023

They include services to address mental health disorders, substance use disorders treatment and in-home parent skill-based programs. Some highlights of the Family First Prevention Services Act include: 1. Services to prevent foster care These services help reduce the need for foster care in the first place.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

While anyone can engage in lateral violence, it is typically perpetrated by individuals who view themselves as superior to other members of their team. Those who engage in bullying may not view it as immoral, but rather as a rite of passage and an exercise that builds resilience—essentially a form of hazing.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Playing the lottery can become addictive when an individual develops an unhealthy compulsion to engage in it. Playing the lottery activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as substance use disorder and other compulsive behaviors, causing some people to engage in it unhealthily. Mental Health. Age and Gender.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) may also display antisocial behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you work with clients who live with substance use disorders (SUDs) , understanding the stages of addiction can help you guide them on their path to recovery. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as: “A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.”

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recovery is a lifelong process that offers hope for people overcoming substance use disorder. As you progress in treatment, you may develop goals beyond recovery such as getting a job, earning a college degree, reconnecting with loved ones, engaging in more physical activity, or learning a new skill. Your Support System.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 9, 2023

This social stigma causes individuals to fear physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers, and often discourages pregnant people from engaging in routine prenatal care or, when there is an actual substance use disorder, from seeking treatment.35

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

If you or someone you know struggles with a mental health disorder, engages in substance misuse, or uses self-harm as a coping mechanism, getting help is crucial. People who engage in self-harm can experience suicidal thoughts or may have attempted it at some point. That’s the idea behind Self-Injury Awareness Day.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis. In 2016, I started receiving disability benefits for bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. The ECT treatments reduced some of my depression symptoms.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Room: 2207 Presentation : A Community-Based Participatory Approach to Developing a Socially Engaged Mindfulness Curriculum for BSW Students Author(s) : Iacono, G. Room: 2207 Presentation : The Implementation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Recovery Residences: Theoretical Framework Author : Nichols, C. Mortley, C.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Diagnosing and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder by Gregory L. Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a misunderstood and often underdiagnosed condition. For instructors, building a cohesive and engaging policy curriculum can be daunting.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

As the focus on childrens mental and behavioral health has increased, the number of behavioral health disorder diagnoses has also risen. A research study reported that nearly 20% of children and young people ages 3-17 in the United States have a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. 8% are anxiety disorders.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Although many older adults remain mentally healthy, the World Health Organization says about 15% of adults over 60 have a mental disorder. Identifying disorders “Behavioral health” often refers to mental health , psychiatric care, counseling, and substance use disorders treatment.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black young adults (ages 18 to 29) in the United States. However, there have been few studies of this phenomenon. Motley, Jr., Louis NOTE on NASW journals : NASW journals are co-published by NASW Press and Oxford University Press.

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Relias

AUGUST 15, 2023

There are a few key pieces to address in creating this path to better health habits, including the misconception that childhood obesity is the result of a metabolic disorder. Actively engaging the family often leads to better treatment engagement, improved family relationships, and a more consistent diet.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 9, 2024

I’ve become increasingly familiar with the work and impact of our outstanding faculty and their research as well as our students who are engaged with some of our most pressing social welfare issues, child and adolescent behavioral health, substance use disorder, juvenile justice reform, LGBTQ+ health, and supporting immigrants and refugees.

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