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Self-Harm Myth: People Who Self-Harm Like Pain

Nnatasha Tracy

It sounds true, but it's actually a myth that people who self-harm like pain. Believe me, you can want to self-injure and hate pain — both of those things can be true at the same time. Read on to learn about the myth that those who self-mutilate like pain. I've done it; I should know.

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Social Media’s Affects on Mental Health and Tips to Support Your Child’s Mental Wellness Online

CCRC

The anonymity of the internet allows individuals to target others with harmful messages, and the public nature of social media can amplify the harm caused by these attacks. The emotional toll of cyberbullying can be devastating, leading to feelings of worthlessness, social isolation, and in severe cases, self-harm or suicidal thoughts.

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In West Virginia, the bad bills keep on coming

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

And Pinson is quick to buy into and amplify vile smears about any parent who loses a child to foster care, telling MetroNews that when the West Virginia family police rip apart a family its oftentimes for excellent reasons these children are at risk of danger, theyre at risk of harm, theyve already been harmed.

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If We Know There’s a Stigma, Why Is It Still Here?

My Brains Not Broken

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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Self-Care A-Z: Stop “Should”ing on Your Self-Care

The New Social Worker

Should”ing is a common way we sabotage practicing self-care. Because these shoulds are so insidiously hidden and harmful, they must be intentionally countered. I should __?

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Why Do We Feel Menta Illness Self-Stigma? How Do We Fight It?

Nnatasha Tracy

Mental illness self-stigma is essential to recognize. However, self-stigma gets somewhat less press. Stigma is a very popular word in mental health advocacy circles. People talk nonstop about the effects of stigma, stigma, stigma.

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Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

Community Care

Asks purposeful, inquiring questions to explore actual or likelihood of significant harm to the child. Makes persistent and creative efforts to gather information in complex circumstances relating to risk, particularly in cases of exploitation, extrafamilial harm, and organised child sexual abuse.