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Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Casa Gal

Learning about domestic violence and substance use disorder is an important element of the CASA/GAL volunteer training. The post Reflecting on the importance of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Guest Post: Why Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder is So Tough by G. Alex Patten, MD

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Since its original description over 160 years ago, Bipolar Disorder has been a tough diagnosis to make accurately. At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980.

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UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse

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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. View Full Article - UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse.

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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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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Substance abuse disorders ex. Trauma-related disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia.

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Mental Health Resources to Know And Share During Mental Health Awareness Month

My Brains Not Broken

Mental Health America Support Groups Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Groups Eating Disorders Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous. Help Lines.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

NASW Resources: New Messaging from Faces & Voices of Recovery for Talking About Recovery , Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) is a national campaign of individuals and organizations joining together with a united voice to advocate for public action to deliver the power, possibility, and proof of recovery from substance-use disorders.