Monthly Archives: August 2016

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Sample scripts to talk about alcohol and drug use with your clients

Here are some useful links which provide sample scripts for talking to your clients about depression, alcohol use and drug use, and a script for doing motivational interviewing.

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This link below has documents regarding talking about depression, ways to screen for intention for suicide, and educating clients about depression

http://mncm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HelpandHealing_Sec1_All.pdf

This link below is an alcohol screening and brief intervention guide

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/alcohol_screening_and_brief_interventions_a_guide_for_public_health_practitioners.pdf

Here is a sample script for doing motivational interviewing. Very useful for begining interns

http://healthteamworks.ebizcdn.com/298f95e1bf9136124592c8d4825a06fc

For more such useful resources do visit the SAMHSA-HRSA center for integrated Health solutions –

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/screening-tools

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Tips for Helping children Cope with grief after community violence

It is not uncommon for individuals and communities as a whole to experience grief reactions and anger after an incident of community violence. Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. Most people will experience a natural occurrence of grief after the death of a loved one, but grief and anger can be the result of other types of losses. In situations of community violence, people may experience the loss of their sense of safety, their trust in those who live in their neighborhood, or their trust in local government. The trauma and grief of community violence can be experienced by all involved. This tip sheet contains information about some of the signs of grief and anger and provides useful information about how to cope with grief. In addition, the Helpful Resources section provides hotline numbers and treatment locators for those who may want further help.
TIP SHEET: Click the link below
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Cost of Mental health care? Has ACA been able to fix the problem?

More than 43 million Americans suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions, according to the most recent federal data. But more than half the people who felt like they needed help last year, never got it. Even people who had insurance complained of barriers to care. Some said they still couldn’t afford it; some were embarrassed to ask for help. Others just couldn’t get through the red tape. To read more on the reality of mental health care for most Americans click the link below

Single Mom’s Search For Therapist Foiled By Insurance Companies