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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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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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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Perfectionism and depression can lead to eating disorders and postpartum depression, among other types of mental health conditions. Psychotherapy can also help people identify their harsh self-beliefs to change them over time. In addiction recovery, you can learn the importance of accepting yourself. Social Disconnection.

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Clinical Philosophy

I don't know about you, but the reason I often make notes after psychotherapy sessions is because I need aides-memoires. I've about 18 patients - in my private psychotherapy practice - at any one time; most of them attend just once a week. to make a joke ten minutes into the session?). So, good: there is that!

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Some people develop misconceptions regarding PTSD, which creates a stigma within the mental health community that could prevent people from seeking the help they need to improve their health. A person’s existing neurobiology, such as the presence of other mental health conditions.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Did anyone else in my family experience mental health issues? Like Thompson, they filled the day with activities that provided structure and predictability, the two things I needed as much as medication and psychotherapy. My name is Kathy and I’m a licensed mental health counselor. Was I taking any medications?