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Why do we want to be diagnosed? Or diagnose someone else? With psychiatric illnesses? Are there other ways of supporting and helping people in distress that is not based on declaring them as sick, disordered or ill? Is the medical system necessary to help us understand the human condition and human stress?I don't have the answers to this - I am however often pondering them - and here I share some of my thoughts and reflections on the topic.

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Today's Post is about a question: Should a patient schedule weekly therapy sessions? More and more as I continue with this work, I've come to the realization that not everyone needs to come to therapy weekly. When a patient spends their precious therapy time "reporting" on the past weeks events, they are not doing therapy, they are reporting. As a Therapist, I'm more interested on how the week's events helped to shape them. Are they using old behaviors or are they using new behaviors when challenged? Some issues like trauma and addiction need weekly sessions. As patients begin to change their reactions and their responses, scheduling every other week can work. This can lead to once a month, then a termination session and booster sessions down the road when the patient wants to work on something or sharpen the saw.

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August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.Fentanyl is a term that has become all too familiar in our society over the past several years. Its devastating effects have been felt by families and communities across the country and world. Overdose is one of the most dire public health crises, but it is preventable. We at AAAP are committed to promoting evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery approaches, particularly for people with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.Together, we are #FacingFentanylNow to spread the word and save lives. #AmericanAcademyofAddictionPsychiatry #Addiction #Fentanyl

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Given their shared lived experiences, Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) are crucial in offering mutually beneficial support to peers who are recovering from psychiatric and/or substance use disorders. This fact sheet examines the unique role of CPS of color, identifies challenges they may face, and suggests recommendations an organization can implement to support CPS of color. Download at: https://bit.ly/3C7sHDD#mentalhealth #peersupportspecialist #PeerSupport

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