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Building Organizational Resilience for Behavioral Health Providers

Relias

It is not just a trait you are naturally imbued with, but rather “ an active practice ” that anyone can engage in. Just as individual practices like self-care can ground you through hardship, building organizational resilience can help your clinicians and staff weather hard times.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of a traumatic event are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Embrace self-care: Poor lifestyle habits contribute to reduced physical and mental health. Self-care also involves avoiding alcohol, drugs, and prescription drug misuse.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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Suicide Prevention: How to Help When Social Determinants Spiral

Relias

To properly address the social determinants of suicide, organizations can engage in activities that both directly and indirectly improve the mental health of their clients. Hopelessness may lead to worsened depression, which could then lead to thoughts of suicide and possibly dying by suicide.

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Patient Experience in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Relias

Healthcare professionals who find joy and meaning in their work will co-create better experiences with their patients, and researchers have found that those who are experiencing frustration or burnout may be less likely to engage with their patients.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Most people in the room were engaged with others, with the exception of one older woman who stood apart, her back against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest. I was self-employed and wondered if this hiatus would have an effect on my income and reputation. I’m self-employed,” I started. It was my turn next.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

This scholarship was established in memory of Donna Millette-Fridge by the School of Social Work in recognition of her commitment to helping the mentally ill become self-sufficient. My plan is continuing to work in the group setting and IOP services, specifically with individuals who are experiencing self-harm, depression and anxiety.