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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

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Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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In communities that had limited access to quality healthcare , often rural and low-income areas, infection and death rates were much higher. The pandemic pushed the limited resources of these communities to their limit, exposing healthcare inequalities within societies across the world.

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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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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care. 3 – Peer support and self-help Support from others with similar experiences is important, especially for individuals from marginalized communities. What are the 6 principles of trauma-informed care?

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

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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. What is Considered Physical Abuse? Physical abuse involves the intentional use of force that causes physical harm or injury to a child.

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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Youth: Gender-Affirming Care and Resources

KVC

One report revealed that this support and acceptance is associated with greater self-esteem, social support, general health status, less depression, less substance abuse and less suicidal ideation and behaviors among LGBTQIA+ youth. Self-harming or harming others. Use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.