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Bringing My Whole Self to Therapy

My Brains Not Broken

A few months ago, a big part of my mental health routine was thrown off pretty heavily when I had to abruptly stop seeing my therapist. In this environment, it’s up to me to inform them about what’s going on with me, what my history is with mental health and mental illness and how I’d like to live a healthier life.

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Why Anyone Can Benefit From Therapy

My Brains Not Broken

There’s a lot I could say here (especially as someone who once refused to see a therapist because my depression “wasn’t that bad” – whatever that means) but simply put, therapy isn’t only for someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

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DfE makes huge cut to Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund payments

Community Care

” Timely support ‘can make crucial difference to mental health’ Family Rights Group (FRG) said it was “deeply disappointed” by the DfE’s decision to reduce the cap on ASGSF payments. So there has to be an assessment process.

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Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Bandit

PSYCHOTHERAPY. Mobile Apps Apps for Mental Health Pinterest Apps for Bipolar Disorder. TikTok Video. YouTube Video. Infographic. Cognitive-Behavioral Information. Psychodynamic Information. Humanistic. Integrative/Holistic. IPSRT (Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy) Information. MEDICATIONS. Mood Stabilizers Information.

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(CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Key Provisions Impacting Clinical Social Workers

Social Work Blog

We also support the removal of geographic restrictions and the proposal to allow beneficiaries’ homes as an originating site for telehealth services for the purpose of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of mental health disorders. By definition, a mental health crisis is urgent, and help is required as soon as possible.

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Thousands of children risk losing access to vital therapy, warn support providers

Community Care

In 2023-24, 16,970 therapy applications were approved for services including creative and physical therapies, family therapy, psychotherapy, parent training and therapeutic life story work. The families we work with are committed to their children but gravely concerned about the impact this break will have upon mental health and wellbeing.

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1]. Depression.