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Is Back to School Back to Normal?

Shelter, Inc

Increasing rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm, aggression, eating disorders, and other behavioral issues in youth prompted a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health by professional organizations in 2020. As one high school student said, “ Too much is going on now.

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

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. Incarceration.

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Children are in ‘extreme crisis’: top judge berates DfE’s six-year failure to tackle ‘gross’ lack of secure units

Community Care

Under section 25 of the Children Act 1989 , such secure welfare placements may only be made if a child either has a history of absconding, would likely abscond from any other setting and, if they did so, would likely suffer significant harm; or would likely injure themselves or others if placed in any other setting.

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From Living with OCD to Working with it

Beautiful Voyager

I distinctly remember that queasy feeling of being both powerful and powerless – what I now understand to be the dichotomy of having a control disorder that is out of control. By middle school, my compulsive cutting had morphed into stealing. This means that my core self and my OCD are in line. Being less-than feels unsafe.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This approach helps clients build resilience and self-efficacy. Self-Care: Personal Well-being: Social workers understand the importance of self-care to maintain their own well-being.

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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Children of parents with gambling disorders can also be affected by family conflict and experience stress and anxiety. Impaired Work or Academic Performance A person’s status at work or school can also be negatively impacted by compulsive gambling. You might skip going to school or the office to continue your activities.

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Cost of living crisis ‘severely’ hitting people accessing children’s and adults’ services, social workers warn

Community Care

.” Besides hardship around food and fuel, social workers highlighted struggles particular to families with children, such as being unable to afford to buy school uniform or to pay for activities. ” The social worker said all these impacts were being seen in older primary school-aged children. .