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Can you trust preliminary alcohol screening devices?
Counselor Magazine
On Nov. 3, 2019, the New York Times published an article about Preliminary Alcohol Screening devices titled "These Machines Can Put You in Jail. Don't Trust Them." The Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors released a statement as it relates to the article. On Feb. 6, 2020, the Sacramento County Laboratory of Forensic Services also responded to the article.
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Using experiential approaches in an adolescent residential treatment program
Counselor Magazine
The struggle to help adolescents heal from drug and alcohol addiction is not new. While at times it can be an up-hill battle, there are evidence-based treatments that are directed toward the specific needs of this population. In addressing these needs, one must understand the various elements that adolescents face.
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Lawmakers OK excused absences for student mental health
Education Week
The General Assembly passed an amended bill that will allow K-12 students excused absences for mental health issues and create uniformity for how Virginia school districts address emotional and mental health needs within its schools.
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It's time to stop giving unsolicited advice
PsychCentral
Are you guilty of giving unsolicited advice? Advice is usually intended to be helpful, and many of us offer guidance and suggestions without being asked. Regardless of our intentions, giving advice that isn't wanted can be annoying, intrusive and even manipulative.
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How to ensure workplace mental health initiatives are inclusive to all employees
Forbes
Mental health is the new frontier of diversity and inclusion. While a growing number of companies have launched internal initiatives to address mental health, it's important that these efforts are not siloed. Mental health at work affects all levels of the organization, including every demographic group and their intersections.
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How does sleep duration influence mental health of children?
AJMC
Sleep duration among adolescents aged 9 to 11 was shown to influence elements of mental health including depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and cognitive performance, according to study findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
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…asking a client to write a journal is thinking it’s all about the notebook and pen. Free report reveals 5 things every therapist needs to know about helping clients start. #3 is all about how to develop writing prompts to extend the therapeutic hour. Read more here!
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Mental health issues on the rise due to lockdowns curbing coronavirus
Business Insider
As China's healthcare system strains to battle the coronavirus epidemic, the country may have yet another health crisis on its hands: deteriorating mental health.
A recent Chinese Psychology Society survey found that 42.6% of 18,000 Chinese citizens tested positive for having anxiety related to the coronavirus epidemic, Reuters reported.
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For children, food insecurity means not only hunger, but also stress and sadness
University of Michigan
Parents who experience food insecurity might think they're protecting their children from their family's food situation by eating less or different foods so their children can be spared.
However, a new study led by University of Michigan researchers shows that children know more about food insecurity — the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food — than their parents give them credit for.
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Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Counselors are at the forefront of the opioid crisis, and need to be educated on this critical problem. Obtain free CE hours from DLCAS.com by going to: https://www.dlcas.com/opioidedu
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4 tips to effectively ask for help — and get a yes
Psychology Today
Learning how to ask for (and accept) help is perhaps one of the greatest skills you can develop. Luckily, new research shows that asking for, and actually getting, help is a lot easier and less daunting than it seems.
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True You Recovery is a designated safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to access substance use treatment.
The program also provides:
A safe environment – emotionally, psychologically, physically – to go through this journey with their community
Gender affirming
Affirming staff
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I chose Alcohol and Drug counseling because I thought it would help me get my foot in the door for an opportunity in psychology. I am really interested in the psychological aspect of this field. Last year during my senior year of high school I took a psychology class and really liked it.
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Become a sponsor and exhibitor at CCAPP's 6th Annual Addiction Leadership Conference
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Please contact Kristina Padilla for more information or custom packages at the Sixth Annual Addiction Leadership Conference!
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