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Action Sports Reach Troubled, Resistant Youths
By Brandon Stogsdill, LMHC, CMHS, CDP
At first sight, Mikayla fits the profile of a quintessential teen. She’s got stylish clothes; short, dyed hair; and a shy smile. However, something atypical happened to her years earlier: Someone close to her committed suicide. As a result, she became depressed and counteracted her pain by cutting, abusing substances, and engaging in other destructive behaviors before coming to Sound Mental Health in Washington State.
Therapists are tasked with reaching youths such as Mikayla and helping them work through challenges. For some youths, however, traditional counseling models may be seen as authoritarian and rigid, making action sports a potentially successful alternative.
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Study Finds Almost Half of Homeless Men Have Previous Brain Injury
According to TIME, a study of homeless men found that 45% have a traumatic brain injury, which often causes cognitive and personality problems.
Science Yet to Prove Effectiveness of Brain Fitness Workouts
The New York Times reports there’s inadequate evidence that brain-training games improve cognitive performance.
In-Depth Analysis of Deficits in U.S. Mental Health Care
USA TODAY reports on the deinstitutionalization of people with mental health conditions, hospital bed shortages, and reinstitutionalization in jails and homeless shelters.
Health Care Providers Need Education
on Treating People With Disabilities
According to NPR, nearly 20% of Americans have physical and mental disabilities, but less than 20% of medical schools teach their students how to talk to people with disabilities about their needs. |
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DSM-5 — Debate, Soul Searching, Changes
Certain DSM-5 revisions are controversial, and some social workers question whether the manual conflicts with social work values and why social workers were not involved in the updates. Read more »
Intergenerational Trauma —
Legacies of Loss
Trauma can affect generations of families, and astute social workers are mindful that its effects can trickle down throughout the years. Read more »
Community Connectors — White House Recognizes Value of Social Workers
As the Affordable Care Act moves forward, social workers are being recognized for their critical role in the health care sector. Read more » |
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Smartphone App Helps Track
Bipolar Disorder
A smartphone app from the University of Michigan can monitor subtle qualities of a person’s voice during everyday phone conversations, potentially detecting early signs of mood changes in people with bipolar disorder. Learn more »
Virtual Patients, Medical Records,
Sleep Queries May Reduce Suicide
Sleep Review discusses how digital teaching aids and sleep queries may enhance medical students’ ability to detect suicide risk. Learn more » |
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