By Nicole Long, CEO, Old Colony Elder Services March is Social Work Month, a time for celebrating the important profession of social work. This special month is dedicated to raising awareness about the valuable contributions of social workers. It’s an opportunity to educate the public, policymakers, legislators, and employers on the vital role social workers … More The Importance of Social Work Month
By: Sarah Gonet, Vice President, Development at BAMSI Going back to school is stressful for parents and students across the board, with this stress often being amplified for students with learning disabilities. Characterized by neurological differences that affect how a person processes, store, and communicates information, common learning disabilities including dyslexia, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD and … More Dealing with Back-to-School Stress
By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare Having spent many years in the field of mental health and social work, it has always been clear that some people are able to bounce back from trauma, stress, and difficult situations, while others really struggle to move forward. In other words, some are more resilient … More RESILIENCE!!
Post written by: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare Self-esteem or self-worth are such broad concepts and can be overused. What do they really mean? The definition according to Meriam Webster Dictionary: A confidence and satisfaction in oneself: SELF-RESPECT. For those with positive self-esteem, having confidence in themselves and their decisions … More SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL HEALTH
By: Sarah Gonet, Vice President of Development, BAMSI Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including young adults. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 31% of adults in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While anxiety … More Combatting Anxiety in Young Adults
Mental Health Mental Illness Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia PTSD By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare How many times have you heard these terms (above) perhaps related to something you have seen on the news? Your first thought might be, “Oh that person must have a mental illness or … More Letting Go of Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
By: Heather O’Neill Our kids are growing up in a very trying time. The world they are growing up in is so very different than the one we did. In their lifetime, it has been proven to be unsafe to fly on an airplane, go to the movies, shop at a mall, sit in a … More How to Support Our Nervous Kids
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