Mental health STIGMA exists in 2023 all over the world. Some countries, states, provinces are more accepting than others when handling this topic and those individuals enduring it. Since the beginning of time, emotional and mental health afflictions have existed within humanity, yet, thousands of years have still led to very little progress in acceptance […]
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March is the month to celebrate women, per Womenshistorymonth.gov March 8 is Women’s’ International Day. March is also ‘Celebrate Social Workers month’. In the National Association of Social Workers, the professional organization uses the 2023 theme: “Social Workers Breaking Barriers” which hi-lites the persistent, compassionate mental health work that social workers and paraprofessionals perform daily.
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Why are so many adults with ADHD undiagnosed? Adults with ADHD: Why are adults (in the age range 35-75) who seek help for ADHD, ignored, shunned, or gaslighted? Why are their mental health claims completely ignored by not only the medical community, but their family and social circles? The answer is complicated. Mostly, it is
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Christmas time is not all sugarplum fairies for everyone: deep depression can set in for many individuals. Be aware and be compassionate to everyone: the Starbuck’s painstakingly slow barista, the grocery clerk who jams your eggs in with the cat litter, the cop who just gave you a ticket, the rude cable rep and yes,
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As the author of this blog, I am willing to admit that I have ADHD and was diagnosed as an adult. I struggled for decades, not understanding my symptoms and felt so ashamed and irritated at myself for not being ‘normal’. I believe it is important to bring increased awareness of this often-over-looked disorder to
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“Your time in prison may have come to an end, but that may not be the only consequence of your felony conviction in Texas. There are many statutes and regulations in Texas that place restrictions on certain jobs, permits, scholarships, voting eligibility, ownership of weapons, and other aspects after a person with a felony conviction is released from prison. For assistance
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Throwing mentally ill people in jail costs the state more money than treating them. During Community Mapping, it is apparent that there is a huge void for transitional housing for veterans with PTSD and people emerging from the criminal justice system. Where can these individuals and groups go? Does this group of our society deserve
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Caring for a person with true mental illness is not the same as angry spouses calling each other crazy. Stop misusing the word crazy! Only those people who have lived with a person or persons enduring true mental illnesses have that honor. I am that person. I am native born Texan and the proud mom
Restorative Justice In the course of Community Mapping, it is apparent that there is a huge void for transitional housing for veterans with PTSD and people emerging from the criminal justice system. Where can these individuals and groups go? Does this group of our society deserve the same treatment as all others once they emerge
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