Tag: clinical assessment
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When “I Should Have Died” Isn’t Depression: Understanding Moral Injury in Veterans
Read more: When “I Should Have Died” Isn’t Depression: Understanding Moral Injury in VeteransLloyd was three years out of the Air Force when his wife found the suicide note. He’d been planning it methodically. The note explained that he was evil, that he’d killed innocent people, that he didn’t deserve to live. His wife brought him to the emergency room. The psychiatrist diagnosed depression and prescribed medication. It…
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Myths vs. Facts About Suicide
Read more: Myths vs. Facts About SuicideThis is excerpted from the SWTP CEU course, Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention. Given the scope and complexity of suicide as demonstrated by these epidemiological patterns, it becomes crucial to address common misconceptions that can interfere with effective prevention efforts. Understanding and dispelling common myths about suicide is essential for effective social work practice. These…
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Why Spirituality Matters in Social Work Practice
Read more: Why Spirituality Matters in Social Work Practice(This is an excerpt from the SWTP CEU course, Religious and Spiritual Competency for Social Workers.) A client sits across from you, grieving the sudden death of her husband. She keeps saying, “I just don’t understand why God would do this to me.” You nod, validate her pain, ask about her support system. But you…