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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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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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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

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Trauma-related disorders typically form when there is a delay in seeking treatment or an individual has practiced forms of avoidance. Make medical/psychiatric referrals as needed. It’s important to note that trauma, both its causes and effects, does not look the same for everyone. This is why TIC is so crucial.

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Factors that Affect Behavioral Health Provider Retention

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From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, behavioral health professionals perform a wide range of important work. Psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatric physician assistants: 17%. Psychiatric technicians and psychiatric aides: 13-16%.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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CBT for Kids: How You Can Improve the Mental Health of Younger Clients

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It is used to treat a wide range of issues including health-related distress, family and school problems, and numerous psychiatric disorders. But CBT for kids has benefits beyond anxiety disorders. CBT is generally short-term and goal-oriented, focusing on helping clients deal with specific problems.

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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults

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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.