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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. Substance abuse disorders ex. Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. You can have both good or bad mental health. . Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. Psychotic disorders ex.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption. During this time, children may struggle with self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and other psychological effects of being adopted.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

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A nervous breakdown, also called mental breakdown, refers to the inability to perform functions of daily life due to intense psychological distress. Symptoms of a Nervous Breakdown Various physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms are present when someone is dealing with a breakdown. That's the essence of " normal functioning."

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How to Create a Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

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These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. Those experiencing PTSD following a disaster will exhibit different symptoms. Provide Psychological First Aid. Often, when we think of disasters, we think of catastrophic natural events.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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How collective trauma affects individuals Collective trauma deeply impacts individuals on psychological, emotional, and even physical levels. Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders.

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

Social Work Blog

About the skills and frameworks we bring to the table: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the principles of ‘trauma-informed care’ include safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.