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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

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Autism West , based in Colorado, provides early intervention and identification services. According to Autism West Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Alex Himel , “A lot of the testing to diagnose Autism is actually fun. Early identification of Autism is crucial for effective skill-building and treatment.

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Mental Health Organizations Decry Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Criminalization People who are Unhoused

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The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, American Psychiatric Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Association for Rural Mental Health, and National Association of Social Workers on June 28 released the following statement responding to the U.S. PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Supreme Court’s decision in Johnson v.

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Call for Papers – Special Issue on Behavioural Addiction, Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work

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The Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work (IJPSW) is pleased to announce a special issue dedicated to exploring innovative research, interventions, and policies in the prevention and treatment of behavioural addictions.

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CY 2022 Medicare Quality Payment Program for Clinical Social Workers: Frequently Asked Questions

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Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention. Dementia Associated Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms Screening and Management. Elder Maltreatment Screen and Follow-Up Plan. Dementia: Cognitive Assessment. Dementia: Functional Status Assessment. There is a fee associated with the use of a registry.

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

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She has spoken at CIT International, American Psychiatric Association, APNA, and The Missouri Behavioral Health Council. Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. Change Your Life ( Front Porch Press, 2022 ).

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . The NCTSN has trained more than two million professionals in trauma-informed interventions. This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources.

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

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Therapeutic interventions may be most effective when racial trauma is addressed and treated as the trauma that it is. Make medical/psychiatric referrals as needed. It’s more than about specific interventions with clients and isn’t simply about face-to-face interactions. How can organizations become trauma-informed?