Disorder, Healthcare and Treatment Planning

Bill to overhaul ‘outdated’ Mental Health Act introduced

Community Care

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Raising thresholds for detention The bill, which is yet to be published, is expected to raise thresholds for detention in hospital, both for assessment (section 2) and for treatment (section 3). The Mental Health Foundation, meanwhile, echoed Mind in highlighting the importance of tackling racial inequalities in mental healthcare.

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Mental Health Disability Hospitals Treatment Planning

Reposting: Torn apart: A skewed portrait of child welfare in America

Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2024

But parents who are found to have neglected their children typically have serious, chronic mental illness or substance use disorders that severely affect their parenting, and have refused or are unable to comply with a treatment plan. But family dysfunction occurs even if a family’s material needs are met.

Child Welfare

Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes. Healthcare professionals play a key role in screening, referring, treating, and following up with mothers who are struggling with their mental health.

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Mental Health Healthcare Disorder Depression

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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

MAY 10, 2022

The government said the proposals were designed to provide greater control for people over their treatment and more dignity in care, and reduce the use of hospital care for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. They would have to have a co-occurring mental health condition.

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Mental Health Disability Treatment Planning Disorder

What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. Flexibility in adapting treatment plans is essential, as goals are met, new issues emerge, or crises arise.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

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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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

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.

Disorder

Disorder Addiction Recovery Empathy

What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Clients often receive treatment for physical health conditions separately from mental illness and substance use. But in reality, they all impact the success or failure of any single treatment plan. They take an active stance in managing the utilization of client healthcare services and in improving client outcomes.

Healthcare

Healthcare Communication Medicaid Hospitals

How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Ketamine therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of certain mental health conditions especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional medications. With its rapid-acting benefits and potential to reduce suicidality, ketamine is becoming an increasingly important tool in behavioral healthcare.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

However, social workers can provide guidance and advice on what treatments may be available for an individual’s condition and help them access suitable services in the community. Furthermore , social workers can work in collaboration with psychiatrists and GP’s to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for those in need.

Social Worker

Social Worker Treatment Planning Mental Health Interventional

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

Recovery

Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

Recovery

Recovery Sobriety Disorder Addiction

How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

Birth trauma is an adverse psychological reaction following pregnancy or childbirth similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). How to become trauma-informed TIC provides a foundation of sorts for your work as a behavioral healthcare specialist, rather than a set of step-by-step procedures. What is birth trauma?

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PTSD Psychology Adoption Clinic

Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Social service agencies, healthcare, schools Psychologist vs social worker It’s important to note that this table provides a general overview, and there may be some overlap and variation in specific roles and responsibilities depending on the context and region. What does a social worker do? Do social workers diagnose?

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Social Worker Psychology Mental Health Interventional

The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

The government and NHS England should produce an implementation plan for the NHS’s non-legislative programmes to address inequalities in mental healthcare. Reforming community treatment orders (CTOs) The draft bill would tighten criteria for the use of CTOs. This was widely welcomed by witnesses.

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