INFORMATIVE RESOURCES
Just a Click Away
As an LCSW, I know what exceptional care means - that’s why I offer my clients a wide range of useful information. Feel free to explore these complementary resources and interesting reads I have listed below, and educate yourself at your convenience wherever you are.
NAMI.ORG
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI works to educate, advocate, listen and lead to improving the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones
CHILDMIND.ORG
https://childmind.org/audience/for-families/
When a child is struggling, the whole family is affected. At the Child Mind Institute, we want to help you make good decisions for your kids and navigate parenting challenges. We explore the concerns and challenges we hear about most from parents and provide expert guidance on how to respond in the most effective way. And if you have a child who needs support, we offer resources that can help you get the best care for that child and the best outcome for your family.
With 1 in 5 children struggling, we all know a child or family affected. We invite you to start open conversations that empower families, schools, and communities to transform children’s lives.
CHILD BULLYING
https://www.pbis.org/topics/bullying-prevention
Bullying is frequently noted as an example of disrespectful and aggressive behavior. The majority of bullying and harmful behavior happens in order to get attention, praise, or social status from by-standers, peers, or even the victim. An effective social culture has a formal process for limiting the social rewards available for bullying, and harmful behavior. We call this bullying prevention.
CONCERNS, SYMTOMS, & DISORDERS
https://effectivechildtherapy.org/concerns-symptoms-disorders/
Children and adolescents can struggle from various psychological, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive issues. These struggles are often part of growing up. However, if you’re concerned with your child’s behavior, it may be a good idea to talk to a clinical child or adolescent psychologist. They can help see if these changes in behavior are normal for your child, or if they would benefit from expert guidance.
4 RESOURCES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC
https://www.pbis.org/announcements/4-resources-to-support-students-during-the-pandemic
Teachers across the country are working hard to translate their effective practices to work in remote learning spaces. Students are learning how to connect with each other from a distance. Families are doing their best to navigate the new normal in their homes. During these uncertain times, the Center on PBIS wants to share the resources available to help guide the work you do around student behavior.
HIPAA INFORMATION
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/mental-health/index.html
The HIPAA Rules are designed to protect the privacy of all of an individuals’ identifiable health information and to ensure that health information is available when needed for treatment and other appropriate purposes. Given the sensitive nature of mental health and substance use disorder treatment information, OCR is providing this guidance addressing HIPAA protections, the obligations of covered health care providers, and the circumstances in which covered providers can share information.
HIPAA AND COVID-19
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/hipaa-covid19/index.html
Medical providers are empowered to serve patients wherever they are during this national public health emergency.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has provided Bulletins, Notifications of Enforcement Discretion, Guidance, and Resources that help explain how your health information may be used and disclosed in response to the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency.
Contact me today for access to additional articles.