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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. 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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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Nervous Breakdown and Substance Abuse Similar to depression, a nervous breakdown can push someone to abuse alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. Conversely, substance use disorder is sometimes an underlying reason for a mental breakdown. That's the essence of " normal functioning."

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Chicago students are in crisis. Here’s how we can help them heal.

Brightpoint

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. With continued support from the city, this model can expand to help even more teens heal from trauma.

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Lying to conceal the extent of gambling involvement: The individual often lies to family members, friends or therapists to hide the scope of their gambling activities. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment planning and interventions to help individuals overcome the challenges associated with gambling disorder.

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

Gateway Foundation

SUPR provides the following services for citizens who experience substance use disorders and harmful behavioral fixations: Prevention Intervention Treatment Recovery support SUPR treats at-risk individuals, people with substance use disorders, and those in recovery with dignity, eliminating barriers to recovery.

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

Gateway Foundation

SUPR provides the following services for citizens who experience substance use disorders and harmful behavioral fixations: Prevention Intervention Treatment Recovery support SUPR treats at-risk individuals, people with substance use disorders, and those in recovery with dignity, eliminating barriers to recovery.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child abuse is a complex issue that can stem from factors such as: A history of abuse within the family Stress and lack of coping mechanisms Substance abuse Mental health challenges Social isolation Poverty Understanding these root causes is crucial for raising awareness and implementing effective prevention strategies.