Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Brightpoint

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As if things aren’t hard enough, the tragic reality is that too many Chicago children and teens frequently experience trauma—through gun violence, substance abuse, domestic and relationship violence, and grief and loss. This is double the rate of PTSD among service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Successful child abuse interventions are two-fold: they must reduce risk factors and promote protective factors to ensure the well-being of children and families. In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks of a traumatic event are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nervous Breakdown and Substance Abuse Similar to depression, a nervous breakdown can push someone to abuse alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. Psychosis, e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

By incorporating these Bible verses into our practice as social workers, we aim to complement therapeutic interventions with a holistic approach that addresses the spiritual well-being of individuals. Mental illnesses are complex conditions that often require medical, psychological, and therapeutic interventions.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

About the skills and frameworks we bring to the table: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the principles of ‘trauma-informed care’ include safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.

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