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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior. A bully is someone that deliberately acts out verbally or physically in an aggressive manner towards others with the intent to cause harm, fear, or distress. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully?

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Building Organizational Resilience for Behavioral Health Providers

Relias

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is waning, the changes it brought to healthcare persist. Just as individual practices like self-care can ground you through hardship, building organizational resilience can help your clinicians and staff weather hard times. This may be because they are motivated by empathy to pursue work in the field.

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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 includes linking clients with essential services such as food banks, healthcare, unemployment support, and benefit programs like food stamps.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

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Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients and their families. In this article, we’ll look at what causes elevated levels of nurse depression and anxiety, how nurses can help themselves and each other, and how healthcare leaders can support their nurses’ mental health.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child Abuse Definition Child abuse refers to any act or omission by a caregiver that results in harm or potential harm to a childs physical, emotional, or psychological well-being. Physical abuse involves the intentional use of force that causes physical harm or injury to a child. What is Considered Physical Abuse?

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Integrating the 4 Rs of Trauma-Informed Care Into Your Practice

Relias

A traumatic event can affect a person’s sense of safety, self, and ability to regulate emotions. For healthcare professionals, it is important to consider both physical and mental well-being. For example, individuals who have experienced trauma might struggle with anxiety, depression, or lower levels of self-esteem.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. Furthermore, social workers are able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and GPs to develop tailored recovery plans for those in need.