Mental Health is not just an individual responsibility; our society/community and policies need to make mental well-being a priority at personal, social/community and systemic levels.
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Voices in the Mind: Navigating the Complexities of Community Mental Health
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"So did you think about me?"
"What do you mean?"
"Did you think about me when you entered that booth? Your Black female child-of-immigrants client?"
"No, I don't think about you like that. I come here to listen to your problems. That's my job."
And that said everything
the police love to make lawful orders almost as much as they love to defy them
“nope, we’re not helping you take this person to the hospital without their consent in spite of your 100% legal order to do so AND the department’s established policy of enforcing those orders. my lieutenant and sergeant also refuse. but hey, screaming in the person’s face about arresting them for trespassing? now you’ve got us super interested!”
I've been fascinated for a while now by the use of computers and AI in mental health treatment. I think it all says so much about us as humans. I've been listening to this podcast called Shell Game where a guy gets his own AI voice agent to use in the real world. In this episode he discusses therapeutic use of AI and tries it out. It's super interesting.
Evan looks into the depths of his AI-powered voice agent by sending it on a new mission: going to therapy. Shell Game is made by humans. More specifically, i...
Well, "gaslighting nimrod" is probably the most creative insult I've gotten thus far
I just did the math and when I finally (3 yrs grad school plus 3 yrs full-time pre-licensure experience) get my (more expensive) license (which my employer doesn't pay for), I will qualify for a pay raise of
drumroll
...$1.78 per hour
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When I asked him if he is getting any help from his own superior (the director) he shared that the director is not actually licensed, then when I asked if that was in alignment with agency policy/local regulations he stated "no comment". LMFAO. Guess we'll be going on a lil investigation spreeeeeeee
I was looking for a photo of patients at an insane asylum getting involuntary "water treatment" for a joke, and there's just so much cool history stuff out there. I even discovered some of Pat Deegan's actual research/academic work, from before she became just another healthcare consultant, that I'm actually excited to watch:
"The Politics of Memory" by Pat Deegan https://youtu.be/U09S7k4phYI
As I start my fourth quarter in the counseling program at Palo Alto University, I am taking courses that are shaping my future as a licensed therapist. From community mental health to multicultural counseling, these experiences are invaluable.
I have documented my thoughts, insights, and growth in my latest blog post. I hope my reflections inspire others on a similar path, as we strive to make a positive difference in the field of mental health.
Check out my blog post here: http://roqueneto.com/2024/07/02/1044/
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