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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

Bipolar Bandit

Whether you’ve had a PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis in the past and it’s being exacerbated by the pandemic, or you’re just starting to take a closer look at your mental health symptoms, we can all benefit from more support and greater trauma awareness. There is no single “best” treatment for PTSD treatment.

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Olivia Chang Speaks to MSN About How PTSD Can Affect Parenting

Michigan Social Work

PhD student Olivia Chang was quoted in a recent MSN article about her research on the connection between veterans with PTSD and their use of corporal punishment in their parenting practices. Understanding a childs emotions and behavior is essential for effective parenting.

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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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Talking with children about current event concerns

CCRC

African American child suffering from PTSD af. Here are some other resources: [link] (Books) [link] Services/Programs_for_Adults/center-family-navigation-community-health-promotion/1-Family-Preparedness-Plan.pdf (Family Plan) [link] (Family resources) One mixed race little boy crying on the sofa at home.

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s life. When a partner, family member, or friend has PTSD, it can also take a heavy toll on your relationship with them. It’s essential to remember that a person with PTSD might not always have control over their behaviors.

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The Link Between Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Gateway Foundation

PTSD: Individuals with PTSD may be 2-4 times more likely to also have an SUD. Anxiety Disorders: Those with some sort of anxiety disorder are 2-3 times more likely to struggle with SUDs. ADHD: Research has shown that individuals with ADHD can have up to twice as high of a risk of developing an SUD.

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Moral Injury in a Broken System

The New Social Worker

Moral injury, a term first coined in research on Vietnam veterans and PTSD, describes inner conflict experienced when betraying an inherent moral code in “high stakes” situations. It has also been found to have high prevalence in healthcare settings.

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