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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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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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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?

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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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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

struggle with mental health, but less than half receive the help they need. Mental health problems often result in behaviors like substance misuse, sleep problems, emotional outbursts, weight or appetite changes, and isolation. Millions of people in the U.S. That’s the idea behind Self-Injury Awareness Day.