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Recovering from Genocidal Trauma: Book Review and Author Interview

Recovering from Genocidal Trauma:  An Information and Practice Guide for Working with Holocaust Survivors Myra Giberovitch, MSW, PSW Book Review … More

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Genocide, holocaust, Holocaust Survivors, Mass Atrocity Crimes, mental health, social work, Trauma, War

Bullying and Mental Health

Teen bullying: why does it sometimes feel as if nothing is being done? Why are there so many teens being … More

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bullying, mental health, social work, youth

DSM-5 Changes: A Continuation

I continue to come across articles and information regarding the soon to be released DSM-5. Reading this link will provide … More

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diagnosis, disorders, DSM, DSM 5, insurance reimbursement, labels, mental health, Mental Illness, policy, psychiatry, SJS, social work

System Malfunction: Mental Health Issues

Mental Health is an area that certainly needs improvements along with properly trained professionals. These professionals whether nurses, social workers, … More

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advocacy, awareness, education, government funding, mental health, Mental Illness, policy

Seeing Past the Mask

In our professional and personal lives it is important to see past the ‘mask’ of another. The outside of a … More

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body language, compassion, education, humanity, mental health, non-verbal, poem, poetry, social work

DSM-5: Bereavement and Depression

by Victoria Brewster, MSW Thanks to LinkedIn, I came across an article on Grief/Bereavement and Depression in the NY Times. … More

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bereavement, Depression, DSM, grief, grieving, mental health, psychology, social work

Mental Illness-It is not the only Definition of a Person

This is worth viewing, especially at it is aimed at youth.

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healthcare, mental health, Mental Illness, social work, video

Stroke Survivors and Depression

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/lifestyle/archives/2013/01/20130112-135519.html “Up to one in three people who have a stroke develop depression,” states Dr. Amytis Towfighi, a member of the … More

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Depression, health, healthcare, mental health, stroke, strokes

Mental Illness and John Nash, Jr.

Written by Victoria Brewster, MSW I am currently reading, “A Beautiful Mind” by Sylvia Nasar. Now I watched the movie … More

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A Beautiful Mind, Brain on Fire, John Nash, mental health, Mental Illness, psychiatry, schizoid temperament, schizophrenia, social work, solutions, treatment

An Acclaimed Technique for 2013: Mindfulness

Another article worth reading, but also a personal and professional interest of mine, mindfulness. “By definition, mindfulness aims to shut … More

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mental health, mindfulness, psychology, social work, stress reduction

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