Self-harm is an Addiction

Self-harm is an Addiction

by | Jan 13, 2023 | Addiction, Self Care

When you think of addiction, what comes to mind? Alcohol, drugs, gambling, maybe even sex? Does cutting or any other form of self-harm come to mind? Self-harm continues to be the most taboo form of addiction and it can be forgotten that the struggle with self-harm can...

Mental Health Intervention Reduces Burnout in Social Workers

by | Aug 16, 2019 | Anxiety, Burnout, Caregivers, community trauma, disaster, Emotion, Environment, General, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychiatry, Psychology, PTSD, Research, Self Care, Social Work, Stress, Trauma, Work and Career

A new study finds that a mental health intervention for social service workers called Caregivers Journey of Hope can help relieve the stress, trauma, and burnout social workers may be experiencing while helping residents heal from a community disaster. The findings...