Recently, researchers, clinicians, mental health advocates and others from more than 90 countries gathered virtually at the 25th National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Conference on Mental Health Services Research (MHSR). The topics covere...
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Incidents of mass violence affect victims, families and friends, first responders, and other emergency and healthcare personnel. The tip sheet "Tips for Young Adults: Coping with Mass Violence" put out by SAMHSA, explores the effects of mass v...
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On Saturday, July 16, 2022, the U.S. transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors. The hotline is designed t...
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Children and teens seem to be more stressed out and under pressure than at any other time in history. A recent article from the American Psychology Association found that, “from March 2020 to October 2020, mental health–related emergency department v...
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Just thinking about supervision requirements for social workers and counselors can create anxiety for both the supervisee and the supervisor. The stakes are high considering the need for developing professionals to hone their skills and understan...
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As 2022 comes into focus, it’s a good time to create a strategic plan for your practice. Strategic planning is not just an exercise for large corporate entities. Private practitioners in the human services can also benefit from a focused appr...
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Knowing how to list continuing education on your resume can help present your credentials more effectively. Showcasing continuing education coursework shows that you’ve been keeping up with your field and not resting on your laurels or falling be...
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Finding the right continuing education programs is worth the effort to maximize your return on investment. Here are some guidelines on how to find the best courses for your needs. We’ll cover some ways you can evaluate course options before signi...
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