Nnatasha Tracy

MARCH 21, 2023

It's important to know what to do in the case of a psychiatric emergency. Thus, knowing what to do when a psychiatric emergency arises is critical. Here are some psychiatric emergency tips and things to think about. Sure, you could float along with treatment righting every issue before things get really bad.

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Psychiatric Disorder Self-harm 107

My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 2, 2022

But as much as people bring it up when we talk about mental health, the stigma continues to exist and cause harm to people who experience mental illness or other mental health challenges. The stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness comes up a lot in this space, and it’s something that can become impossible to ignore.

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Mental Health Self-harm Psychiatric Clinic 244

Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I’m in my 14 th year as a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker. Although most mobile psychiatric emergency cases have involved mentally high functioning patients, I’ve been most invigorated from helping the most impaired patients, usually suffering from psychosis. My job is to make this happen. What do you mean by “mobile”?

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Psychiatry Interviewing Psychiatric Schizophrenia 98

KVC

OCTOBER 27, 2021

We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior. A bully is someone that deliberately acts out verbally or physically in an aggressive manner towards others with the intent to cause harm, fear, or distress. Words can hurt.

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Self-harm Schools Substance Abuse Psychiatric 105

Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Research shows that about 20 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals meet criteria for BPD, as well as 10 percent of people seeking outpatient mental health treatment. They might feel intense sadness, fear, shame, or anger and engage in disruptive behaviors like self harm or isolation.

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Disorder DBT LCSW Therapist 100

Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Research shows that about 20 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals meet criteria for BPD, as well as 10 percent of people seeking outpatient mental health treatment. They might feel intense sadness, fear, shame, or anger and engage in disruptive behaviors like self harm or isolation.

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Disorder DBT LCSW Therapist 94

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). My concern is not unwarranted.

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Mental Health LCSW Psychiatry Substance Abuse 89