#mentalhealthworker

[lovecaramelblog]

#BlackWomen #BeautifulBlackWomen #MorganAlexandria #CrisisInterventionSpecialist #MentalHealthWorker #Bahamian #Texas #LeoWoman #LeoWomen

[sunrequiem]

Receiving this poem from one of my patients today was very moving. Almost made me believe I was doing something good for them. 🥺 . For those of you who don’t what I do for work, I’m currently a mental health specialist for an acute inpatient unit at McLean Hospital. It can be h*lla problematic, because the mental healthcare system is f***ed up, so I don’t see myself staying here for very long (the pay is also crap). I’m treating it as a liminal learning experience... but some moments are much more redeemable than others. 🤍 . [Image Description: all caps reads GLORIA. Giving. Loving. One of a kind. Really nice. Insightful in All areas. Gloria’s right hand is next to the paper for scale.] . #CripGang #MentalHealthAdvocate #MentalHealthcare #MentalHealthWorker #AbleismIsTrash #Ableism #ProgressiveChristianity #VoluntarySimplicity #BelovedCommunity #Neurodivergent #NonbinaryPositivity #WholesomeLove #MentalIllness #EDRecovery #RecoveryWin https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_bqJ0Hkdj/?igshid=1fdzvy5v4r1et

#cripgang #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthworker #ableismistrash #ableism #progressivechristianity #voluntarysimplicity #belovedcommunity #neurodivergent #nonbinarypositivity #wholesomelove #mentalillness #edrecovery #recoverywin

[wildflowersamongthings]

should i still work in the mental health field?

I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar 2. nothing to be ashamed of and i’ma ctually hoping i’ll finally be on the right meds for me to keep living my best life. however, i’m terrified, of course, because this is still so new and i’m worried about how my boyfriend will react. obviously he loves me and he sees my erratic behavior, but that’s always been “just flore.” i’m scared now that with a label, he won’t find me responsible to take care of his place, bills, and dog while he’s away in the army for 6 months. i’m also scared because one of the jobs i work is in an inpatient psychiatric center. what if i’m a hypocrite? i always keep my own issues separate from work and i’ve received so much praise for my ability to talk with patients and try to relate and understand them using empathy and active listening. but, i’m worried that with me having this undiagnosed disorder, that it makes me somehow a fraud . can someone please help me? if you have a mental health worker and you’re impatient, would you care if they also had signs of anxiety, depression, and bipolar? like if you didn’t notice, but would you care if they have their own experiences with mood disorders? i would appreciate some feedback, i’m having some sort of imposter syndrome crisis.

#mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #bipolar #mentalhealthworker

[kelsiesboutique]

Personalize face mask #PersonalizedFaceMask #Facemask #MentalHealthWorker #BehavioralHealthWorker #Caseworker #SocialWorker #BehaviorHealthSupportStaff #SupportStaff #IMakeDeliveries #IVisitPeople #VisitingHealthcareWorker #VisitingStaff #Supervisor #Dreadlocks #LocMask https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0Bu1CHvWF/?igshid=hsfighwf53bl

#personalizedfacemask #facemask #mentalhealthworker #behavioralhealthworker #caseworker #socialworker #behaviorhealthsupportstaff #supportstaff #imakedeliveries #ivisitpeople #visitinghealthcareworker #visitingstaff #supervisor #dreadlocks #locmask

[psycholog-pisze]

Mam takiego pacjenta, który jest uosobieniem wszystkich rasistów, seksistów i mizoginów tego świata. Jest wredny, chamski, obraża wszystkich dookoła. Miałam z nim dzisiaj 6,5h spotkanie. Na koniec udało mi się na tyle go spacyfikować, że mi podziękował i próbował wcisnąć swój ulubiony napój na drogę. ~~~ Takie wizyty dużo mnie kosztują. Gdy ktoś Cię obraża, a Ty nie możesz dać mu w pysk ani się odgryźć-to frustruje. Opcją zawsze jest zakończenie wizyty tu i teraz i byłam na to gotowa. A jednak moja cierpliwość do niego wzięła górę. Pokora, słuchanie, rozmowa, brak reakcji na ewidentne zaczepki. ~~~ Dzisiaj się udało. Teraz czas na książkę i sen. Pobudka znów o 5.50. Dobranoc 😘 ~~~ #Psychologia #Psycholog #MentalHealthWorker #Pacjent #PsychologPisze #Energia #Emocje #Patience #Cierpliwość #Kindle #KindleVoyage #Selfie (w: Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Wrf1Ml5-G/?igshid=kq5aw3mbhz7o

#psychologia #psycholog #mentalhealthworker #pacjent #psychologpisze #energia #emocje #patience #cierpliwość #kindle #kindlevoyage #selfie

[mental-health-worker-truths]

that one patient who makes frequent, empty and manipulative suicidial threats

#mental health treatment #mental health tech #working in mental health #mentalhealthworker #mental health #mental disorder #inpatient humor #inpatient #nurse memes #therapy #therapist humor #counseling #counselor humor #counselor #psych hospital #psychology #psychology humor

[noregretsjust-love]

I have seen a number of people claim that the recent shooting in Florida is a “mental health issue.” We have heard this argument time and time again. I agree, our mental health system is broken; however, I don’t agree that a broken mental health system is the sole cause for these mass shootings. There isn’t one sole cause and there is not going to be one sole solution. But thus far, the main “solution” I have seen to this reported “mental health problem” is to arm our teachers with guns. That’s interesting, because I thought this was a mental health problem, not a gun problem? So as someone who works in the mental health system and witnesses DAILY how broken these children and families are and how limited so many families access is to care, I offer the following potential solutions: + Repeal HJ Resolution 40, a bill signed by the president on February 28,2017, which repealed the previous administrations bill to limit access to firearms among the mentally ill. + Provide everyone with health care with mental health coverage so everyone is able to seek proper mental health treatment. + Continue to waive university tuition as taxable income for graduate school, so students can actually afford to get advanced degrees to work in the mental health field. + Provide schools with enough funding to employ adequate numbers of behavioral health specialists, school psychologists, and counselors so that teachers can teach and students get the help they need. + Provide alternatives to expulsion for students who have behavioral problems (see above point) so they are not further ostracized and isolated. + Provide mental health services in schools, since that is where children spend most of their time, to reduce other barriers (e.g. lack of transportation, parent work schedules, mental health underserved area) to accessing care. + Allow teachers to teach content that interests students and what they need to know, rather than teaching to a test, to help boost self-esteem, morale, and enjoyment in the classroom. + Teach about mental health, emotions, and how to reach out for help early on in schools and at home - we know early intervention is key to successful outcomes. + Have parent support programs accessible to all parents, to help parents manage difficult behavior. + Get your information about mental health from actual scientific articles and credible websites rather than the media. I am not saying these suggestions will fix the horrific problem in our country with mass shootings, because it is not solely a mental health problem. But time and time again we blame mental health for these horrific acts (which is a fallacy by the way), yet we never offer solutions or take action for change. How many more people have to die before we act? The time to act is NOW.

#mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthfacts #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthworker #mentalhealthawareness #mental health #mental health reform #gun access #gun rights #gun control #gun violence #school shooting

[sunrequiem]

Receiving this poem from one of my patients today was very moving. Almost made me believe I was doing something good for them. 🥺 . For those of you who don’t what I do for work, I’m currently a mental health specialist for an acute inpatient unit at McLean Hospital. It can be h*lla problematic, because the mental healthcare system is f***ed up, so I don’t see myself staying here for very long (the pay is also crap). I’m treating it as a liminal learning experience... but some moments are much more redeemable than others. 🤍 . [Image Description: all caps reads GLORIA. Giving. Loving. One of a kind. Really nice. Insightful in All areas. Gloria’s right hand is next to the paper for scale.] . #CripGang #MentalHealthAdvocate #MentalHealthcare #MentalHealthWorker #AbleismIsTrash #Ableism #ProgressiveChristianity #VoluntarySimplicity #BelovedCommunity #Neurodivergent #NonbinaryPositivity #WholesomeLove #MentalIllness #EDRecovery #RecoveryWin https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_biymHVms/?igshid=fs1rjnf5z90u

#cripgang #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthworker #ableismistrash #ableism #progressivechristianity #voluntarysimplicity #belovedcommunity #neurodivergent #nonbinarypositivity #wholesomelove #mentalillness #edrecovery #recoverywin

[psycholog-pisze]

Moja praca to też długie spacery z pacjentami. To zbieranie muszelek i moczenie nóg w oceanie. To robienie sobie zdjęć, nieumiejętne granie w krykieta i ten głośny śmiech człowieka, do którego tak trudno czasami dotrzeć. Dlatego to robię. Aby ten, który większość życia przepłakał w samotności, chociaż przez chwilę poczuł, że może być szczęśliwy. ~~~ #Psychologia #Psycholog #MentalHealthWorker #MentalHealth #Zdrowie #ZdrowiePsychiczne #Praca #Work #Szczęście #Happiness #Beach #Plaża #BrightonLeSands #LeSands #Sydney #Australia (w: Kyeemagh, Brighton-Le-Sands) https://www.instagram.com/p/B08brZVl9gP/?igshid=147kgppfqoico

#psychologia #psycholog #mentalhealthworker #mentalhealth #zdrowie #zdrowiepsychiczne #praca #work #szczęście #happiness #beach #plaża #brightonlesands #lesands #sydney #australia

[mental-health-worker-truths]

it’s a full moon and the residents all throw a crisis during your shift

#mental health treatment #mental health tech #working in mental health #mentalhealthworker #mental health #therapist humor #therapy #therapist #social worker #residential treatment facility #inpatient humor #inpatient

[mental-health-worker-truths]

when that problem patient threatens to AWOL

#mental health treatment #mental health tech #working in mental health #mentalhealthworker #mental health #inpatient humor #inpatient #social worker #therapist humor #therapist #therapy #recovery #residential treatment facility

[mental-health-worker-truths]

when the next shift comes to relieve you

#mental health treatment #mental health tech #working in mental health #mentalhealthworker #mental health #social worker #therapist humor #therapist #inpatient humor #inpatient

[mental-health-worker-truths]

successfully deescalating a patient in crisis before they disrupt the unit

#mentalhealthworker #mental health treatment #mental health tech #working in mental health #social worker #therapist humor #therapist #residential treatment facility #inpatient humor #inpatient

[mental-health-worker-truths]

this job makes you suddenly superstitious and the shift before you says, “the patients have been good today, should be an easy night!”

#mentalhealthworker #shift change #psych hospital #working in mental health #therapist #social worker #inpatient #inpatient humor #residential treatment facility #mental health #mental health tech #mental health treatment #therapist humor

[noregretsjust-love]

Do you want in on a secret? My favorite part of this program is not the resistance loops, not how amazing I feel after a workout, and not the meal plan. No, it’s the group of women I am doing this program with. I have daily check-ins with them both on Snapchat and Facebook. We share our achievements, our complaints, and our questions. Just in the 9 days of this program I truly can tell that our community and team have become even closer. So what are you waiting for? Don’t you want some strong women building you up and constantly cheering you on? - - - - #girlpower #strongwomenlifteachotherup #dogmomaf #oldnavyleggings #communityofwomen #mentalhealthworker #clinicalpsychology

#oldnavyleggings #girlpower #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealthworker #dogmomaf #strongwomenlifteachotherup #communityofwomen

[noregretsjust-love]

Sometimes you don’t get enough sleep. Sometimes you don’t stick to your meal plan 100%. Sometimes you have to modify the moves. Sometimes you have to curse through the workout. Sometimes you have to scream pineapple 🍍. But there should never be some times that you give up on yourself 💕. - - - - #nevergiveup #mondaymotivation #cavapoomom #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealthworker #fitstudent

#clinicalpsychology #fitstudent #nevergiveup #cavapoomom #mentalhealthworker #mondaymotivation