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Is the War on Immigration Leading to a Rise in Internalized Oppression?
Everyone should become active in combating false narratives about Latinos and begin to heal our Latino youth. Let’s do that by affirming, educating and supporting immigrants.
Vegas Shooting Survivors May Still Face Trauma
On Oct. 1, 2017, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from his room far above the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas into crowds at a country music festival below. In 10 minutes, he killed 58 people, injured more than 850 people and left the country in...
Wealth and fame are no protection from suicide
The deaths by suicide of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and world-famous fashion designer Kate Spade in 2018 surprised many. How could people so successful and at the top of their careers die in such a way?
Conversion “Therapy” is a Harmful Practice
People who identify as gay or lesbian are neither ill nor are they suffering from a sickness that is in need of being cured.
Disaster Relief After Hurricane Sandy: How Social Workers Helped
Most people are very resilient. In a moment, the disaster takes control of their lives, knocking them down but not out. Most people discover inner strength and rely upon one another for support to get back on their feet, retake control of their lives, and rebuild.
ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the difference?
In adults, the difference between ADHD and ADD is often hard to spot due to the fact that the hyperactivity of childhood gives way to more of a sense in internal restlessness.
Sexually Impulsive and Compulsive Behaviors Q&A
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is the Founder and...
Pornography Addiction: Q&A with Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is the...
Sexual Addiction: Q&A with Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is...
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Schools Can Provide Great Therapy Options
By Faye Beard For students with mental health issues, their best option for therapy could be right at their school in the social worker’s office. According to a recent study by the University of Texas at Arlington and Virginia Commonwealth University, more than 95% of...
Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?
The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness. You may also have difficulty...
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?
The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don't know what to do....