Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness—20 percent of affected individuals without treatment. The mortality rate drops to 2 to 3 percent with treatment. One percent of females between the ages of 10 and 20 have anorexia nervosa and 2 to...
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Anxiety in America
Nearly 20 million Americans (1 in 9) are affected by anxiety, which is the most common mental health problem in the United States. Statistics show that: At some time in their lives, nearly one-quarter of the American population will have an anxiety disorder. Women are...
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Aging With Dignity Aging with Dignity publishes Five Wishes, an easy-to-use legal document that helps adults of all ages plan for the care they want in case they become seriously ill. www.agingwithdignity.org Caring Connections Caring Connections is a program of the...
Resources for Managing Anxiety
Anxiety & Depression Association of America The Anxiety & Depression Association of America works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression and to improve the lives of people who suffer with them. Freedom From Fear Find online self-screening...
Talk Therapy and Medications
By Daniel Buccino, MSW, ACSW, DCSW Introduction Benefits of Antidepressants Benefits of Talk Therapy How Social Workers Help What to Expect of Talk Therapy Conclusion Introduction As a social worker specializing in mental health issues, I spend most of...
About Anxiety Disorders
Introduction The Various Types of Anxiety Disorders Causes of Anxiety Disorders How Social Workers Can Help Treatments Introduction Who has not experienced a gnawing, persistent feeling of unease, of not having finished something, or a vague sense that something is...
Supporting Children Through Grief
By Deborah Bowen, MSW, LCSW and Susan Strickler, MEd Introduction Explaining Suicide to a Child - John's Story Child and Adult Grieving Differences How Children Grieve at Different Ages Should Children Attend the Funeral or Memorial Service? Explaining...
About Eating Disorders
Introduction How Can You Be Sure? What Is an Eating Disorder? Signs of Eating Disorders More Than Just Meals How Social Workers Can Help Why Do Eating Disorders Occur? Introduction In the women's dressing room in many clothing stores women of all shapes and...
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