Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” The main purpose is to effectively address and treat co-occurring and chronic mental health, substance use, and medical disorders.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Advocate for increased funding Tribal leaders and healthcare administrators should actively engage with policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for increased funding allocations. Nonprofit and philanthropic support Organizations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K.

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Healthcare Medicare Medicaid Substance Abuse 52

Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Mental health is about living a life of quality, dignity, and choice.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, juvenile justice systems and organizations can address immediate legal concerns but also foster healing, resilience, and positive transformation for young people engaged in the juvenile justice system. Behavioral health professionals usually conduct these types of assessments.

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Rehabilitation Disorder Mental Health Treatment Planning 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

During this phase, I had the opportunity to engage in fieldwork, where I witnessed firsthand the impact of social workers working tirelessly to address the needs of marginalised communities. My passion for this area stems from my own experiences with a family member who faced mental health challenges.

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Domestic Violence Social Worker Mental Health Empathy 52

Relias

OCTOBER 3, 2022

All of these effects of disasters can lead to mental and behavioral issues that further compound the trauma. How disasters can affect behavioral and mental health. While some disaster survivors can resume normal life after the end of the event, many others encounter adverse behavioral and mental health effects.

PTSD 52

PTSD Human Services Mental Health Psychology 52

Relias

MAY 21, 2024

Trauma-informed care can help resolve the lasting and pervasive effects of trauma on people’s health and well-being, remove barriers to care, and improve the efficacy of other care practices. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior.

Recovery 52

Recovery Community Outreach Adoption Healthcare 52

American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 11, 2022

Other chronic patterns of deception involve secrets and lies about many aspects of the relationship — hidden information about finances, promises not kept, intimate details shared outside the relationship, misrepresenting where you are and who you’re with, inaccurate details about substance abuse, etc.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Sexual abuse refers to any form of sexual exploitation or inappropriate sexual behavior inflicted upon a child. It includes actions such as molestation, incest, exposure to explicit material, or forcing a child to engage in sexual activities. What Are the Root Causes of Child Abuse?

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Chasing losses: The person frequently engages in “chasing losses,” attempting to recoup previous gambling losses by continuing to gamble. Individuals with these disorders may engage in impulsive behaviors, including but not limited to excessive gambling.

Disorder 52

Disorder OCD Treatment Planning Addiction 52

Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Use” for illicit drugs or ”drug misuse” for prescription medications instead of “abuse” “Being in recovery” instead of “clean” Using first-person language can go a long way in promoting empathy in the clinical space that can then extend beyond the medical environment.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Use” for illicit drugs or ”drug misuse” for prescription medications instead of “abuse” “Being in recovery” instead of “clean” Using first-person language can go a long way in promoting empathy in the clinical space that can then extend beyond the medical environment.

Disorder 52

Disorder Addiction Recovery Empathy 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout our exploration, we’ll touch on the critical subjects of social services, substance abuse, and mental health issues, shedding light on the profound impact these professionals have in helping individuals and communities thrive. How much do mental health social workers make in the UK?

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Psychology Social Worker Mental Health Clinic 52

Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

This includes understanding the laws and policies affecting those they are working with, as well as engaging in community organising activities to promote social change. Professional Development Social workers should continually strive to improve their practice by engaging in professional development opportunities.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This quote reminds us that even when we are tired or facing challenging times, it’s still important to make time for ourselves and look after our physical, emotional and mental health. In severe cases, burnout can result in changes of appetite, substance abuse or physical ailments such as headaches and stomach problems.

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Social Worker Anxiety Interventional Depression 52

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

Disorder 96

Disorder Mental Health Self-harm Paranoia 96

Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

These mental health challenges can deeply impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities, and as social workers, it becomes essential for us to explore holistic approaches to healing. By understanding the intersection of faith and mental health, we can better support individuals on their path to recovery.

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Anxiety Depression Mental Health Recovery 52

All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Fortunately, in recent years, there has been a renewed focus on childrens mental health, or behavioral health, as we prefer to call it. Many parents and professionals are talking about this critical component of their kids overall health. Unfortunately, some behavioral health problems cannot be avoided.

Self-harm 52

Self-harm Anxiety Disorder Mental Health 52

University of Connecticut

JANUARY 3, 2024

The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others. The theme of the Conference is “Recentering & Democratizing Knowledge: The Next 30 Years of Social Work Science.”

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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Approximately 40 Ambassadors , recruited from NASW Specialty Practice Section (SPS) member ranks, amplified the initiative’s messaging to their audiences; and, three Sister Social Work Organizations engaged in communications campaigns that augmented messaging. To read Part One, follow this link. McCoyd et al.

Interventional 40

Interventional Communication Social Worker Telehealth 40

University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Innovations Institute has partnered with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, Ohio (MHRBUC) in a new U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration grant of just over $1 million to expand needed infrastructure, processes, and services to build strong early childhood mental health services.

Substance Abuse 40

Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration Recovery 40

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Undermining public trust in vaccines and other critical health interventions could worsen health disparities, particularly in marginalized communities. Advocate for robust funding for programs that support social workers and the communities they serve.

Human Services 91

Human Services Medicaid Substance Abuse Medicare 91

Beyond Advocacy

MAY 21, 2024

The Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC), of which WEI is a partner, released a report and implementation guide on Achieving Racial Equity and Improving Culture in Jails Using a Community-Engaged Quality Improvement Process last week. Dr. Pettus is the lead author. The work, supported by the John D. and Catherine T.

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Criminal Justice Justice and Corrections Substance Abuse Rehabilitation 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Children sent to a state-licensed facility for mental health care are subjected to chokeholds and slaps, being pinned to the ground and verbally abused, and are regularly leaving the campus, according to an investigation conducted by Disability Rights Ohio.

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