Remove Healthcare Remove Substance Abuse Remove Treatment Planning
article thumbnail

What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Flexibility in adapting treatment plans is essential, as goals are met, new issues emerge, or crises arise.

article thumbnail

Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Many factors contribute to this neglect, such as stigma, lack of awareness, lack of resources, lack of training, and lack of coordination among healthcare providers. Healthcare professionals play a key role in screening, referring, treating, and following up with mothers who are struggling with their mental health.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Reposting: Torn apart: A skewed portrait of child welfare in America

Child Welfare Monitor

But parents who are found to have neglected their children typically have serious, chronic mental illness or substance use disorders that severely affect their parenting, and have refused or are unable to comply with a treatment plan. But family dysfunction occurs even if a family’s material needs are met.

article thumbnail

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

Treatment centers may use SUPR grants to expand their facilities, make their facilities more accessible, hire new staff, obtain quality equipment and supplies, or offer more services. Ask the following questions to advocate for yourself and learn what to expect in available programs: What Kind of Professionals Will Be Providing Treatment?

article thumbnail

SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

Treatment centers may use SUPR grants to expand their facilities, make their facilities more accessible, hire new staff, obtain quality equipment and supplies, or offer more services. Ask the following questions to advocate for yourself and learn what to expect in available programs: What Kind of Professionals Will Be Providing Treatment?

article thumbnail

How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Remaining sensitive and nonjudgemental while encouraging open communication with your patients can trickle down into mainstream media and popular culture — influencing how society views those with addiction and leading to better treatment outcomes.

article thumbnail

How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Remaining sensitive and nonjudgemental while encouraging open communication with your patients can trickle down into mainstream media and popular culture — influencing how society views those with addiction and leading to better treatment outcomes.