Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support Child abuse is a pervasive and devastating issue affecting millions of children worldwide, with long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. What is Considered Physical Abuse? What is Considered Emotional Abuse?

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Relias

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They can also affect the personal well-being and relationships of nurses, leading to chronic health problems, substance abuse, and even suicide. Fear of causing patient harm Nearly all healthcare professionals, regardless of rank, fear making a medical error.

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Mental Health Depression Anxiety Healthcare 52

Relias

MAY 21, 2024

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care. 3 – Peer support and self-help Support from others with similar experiences is important, especially for individuals from marginalized communities. What are the 6 principles of trauma-informed care?

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

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. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

How collective trauma affects individuals Collective trauma deeply impacts individuals on psychological, emotional, and even physical levels. Individual healing from collective trauma is a deeply personal journey that requires self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

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