Tag Archives: mental health

Medication Regimens

Posted on September 2, 2022 by msw blog

Pay careful attention to all medications…. medicationis often a critical component of a treatment plan, yet so many struggle to follow medication regimens. Research shows that over 50 percent of Americans do not take their medications as prescribed. Medication noncompliance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged antidepresants, behavioral theraphy, depression, DSM5, Medical jargon, medication, medication regimens, medications, mental health, noncompliance, pharmacist, placebo, research, side effects, social worker | 2 Comments

Black Men

Posted on August 29, 2022 by msw blog

Black men and boys face myriad societal challenges that affect their mental health, including racial bias, police brutality, health disparities, and generational trauma. How does this affect them? They have to be the strongest, and they aren’t allowed to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged black men, generational trauma, health disparities, mental health, narratives, people of color, police brutality, power, racial bias, Relationship, stigma, strength, Suffering, vulnerability | 6 Comments

The Escape

Posted on July 23, 2022 by msw blog

When I need a mental escape, I…weed the garden. Weeding is a concreate ad uncomplicated thing to do, and the visible progress is what I need when my mind feels cluttered – Yiyuni Li Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged creativity, escape, friendships, gardening, hobbies, hobby, landscaping, living space, love, mental health, mental health and wellness, nature, progress, reading, relaxation, relaxation space, sanctuary, stillness, stress, time, Weeding | 3 Comments

How I Mental Health

Posted on July 16, 2022 by msw blog

My definition of a mental-health day is one when I am completely disconnected from technology. When I’m being pulled in many directions, I need to be still. If I’m stressed before bed, I stretch; if I’m stressed when I wake up, I go for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged honesty, life lessons, mantra, mental health, mental health and wellness, mental-health day, mindfulness, opportunity, purpose, security blanket, self growth, self-help, social worker, stress, support system, therapists | 4 Comments

Therapy

Posted on June 22, 2022 by msw blog

The first five minutes I was holding back tears, because I was like, “Wow”, this is the first time I’m actually speaking about my feelings. And it’s not in a song. It doesn’t require notes. I don’t need to impress … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged active listening, Black therapist, compassion, honesty, life lessons, mental health, mental illness, mindfulness, opportunity, professionals, purpose, realationships, self growth, self-help, social worker, support system, therapists, therapy | Leave a comment

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