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this organization - the Coalition of Clinician Survivors - is for therapists who are “survivors” of their clients’ suicides.

its goal is “to begin to shed light on the topic of the clinician’s suicide loss, so that clinicians could start to reduce their isolation, speak about their experiences and begin the healing process.”

it was started out of the recognition that there is stigma associated with suicide, and that therapists suffer from isolation and harsh judgement.

meanwhile - what do therapists do “for” their clients to “prevent” their suicides? they have them violently abducted and incarcerated in a violent hellhole where they are stripped of all autonomy, agency. credibility, dignity, and humanity.

they think this is “therapeutic�� for us. so much so, that they ignore all evidence that shows that victims of psychiatric incarceration are much more likely to end their own lives later on.

they are fully convinced that this is good for us. they believe that they did all they could, and that they are the devastated “survivors” of their clients’ suicides. they’re traumatized. they face unfair judgement from their colleagues. they are stigmatized. they need a fucking nonprofit organization to raise awareness around their struggles, their profound loss.

absolutely fucked up.

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Love spending two hours with enthusiastic interns being like "yesssss talk systemic institutional violence patterns in our catchment" so they can learn more about dissent amd disruption in the mental health care field as a tactic for patient advocacy. Loved watching my interns light up at the idea that they get to actively antogonize the system and not only do I have their back but I'm actively troubleshooting their strategy with them based on anarchist principles of system destabilization.

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I got accepted into a Master's program of Social Work (for licensure) at Louisiana State!

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Broke my almost four weeks streak of sobriety with beer on Saturday. Now I'm back to vodka 🙃 The good thing is that my social worker reassured me I can still go to the rehab clinic even if I do end up relapsing. There's the possibility to do a short term ditox right before rehab. So far the peeps in the day clinic don't know about my relaps. Or maybe they do know - because I had to do a urin test today. Haven't heard from them anyway. So if they know I'm gonna know on Wednesday. Oh well. Just glad I can still go to the rehab clinic because there my trauma will be treated - and rn I don't manage to stay sober without proper trauma therapy.

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The data does not support the assumption that all burned out people can “recover.” And when we fully appreciate what burnout signals in the body, and where it comes from on a social, economic, and psychological level, it should become clear to us that there’s nothing beneficial in returning to an unsustainable status quo. 

The term “burned out” is sometimes used to simply mean “stressed” or “tired,” and many organizations benefit from framing the condition in such light terms. Short-term, casual burnout (like you might get after one particularly stressful work deadline, or following final exams) has a positive prognosis: within three months of enjoying a reduced workload and increased time for rest and leisure, 80% of mildly burned-out workers are able to make a full return to their jobs. 

But there’s a lot of unanswered questions lurking behind this happy statistic. For instance, how many workers in this economy actually have the ability to take three months off work to focus on burnout recovery? What happens if a mildly burnt-out person does not get that rest, and has to keep toiling away as more deadlines pile up? And what is the point of returning to work if the job is going to remain as grueling and uncontrollable as it was when it first burned the worker out? 

Burnout that is not treated swiftly can become far more severe. Clinical psychologist and burnout expert Arno van Dam writes that when left unattended (or forcibly pushed through), mild burnout can metastasize into clinical burnout, which the International Classification of Diseases defines as feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance, and a reduced sense of personal agency. Clinically burned-out people are not only tired, they also feel detached from other people and no longer in control of their lives, in other words.

Unfortunately, clinical burnout has quite a dismal trajectory. Multiple studies by van Dam and others have found that clinical burnout sufferers may require a year or more of rest following treatment before they can feel better, and that some of burnout’s lingering effects don’t go away easily, if at all. 

In one study conducted by Anita Eskildsen, for example, burnout sufferers continued to show memory and processing speed declines one year after burnout. Their cognitive processing skills improved slightly since seeking treatment, but the experience of having been burnt out had still left them operating significantly below their non-burned-out peers or their prior self, with no signs of bouncing back. 

It took two years for subjects in one of van Dam’s studies to return to “normal” levels of involvement and competence at work. following an incident of clinical burnout. However, even after a multi-year recovery period they still performed worse than the non-burned-out control group on a cognitive task designed to test their planning and preparation abilities. Though they no longer qualified as clinically burned out, former burnout sufferers still reported greater exhaustion, fatigue, depression, and distress than controls.

In his review of the scientific literature, van Dam reports that anywhere from 25% to 50% of clinical burnout sufferers do not make a full recovery even four years after their illness. Studies generally find that burnout sufferers make most of their mental and physical health gains in the first year after treatment, but continue to underperform on neuropsychological tests for many years afterward, compared to control subjects who were never burned out. 

People who have experienced burnout report worse memories, slower reaction times, less attentiveness, lower motivation, greater exhaustion, reduced work capability, and more negative health symptoms, long after their period of overwork has stopped. It’s as if burnout sufferers have fallen off their previous life trajectory, and cannot ever climb fully back up. 

And that’s just among the people who receive some kind of treatment for their burnout and have the opportunity to rest. I found one study that followed burned-out teachers for seven years and reported over 14% of them remained highly burnt-out the entire time. These teachers continued feeling depersonalized, emotionally drained, ineffective, dizzy, sick to their stomachs, and desperate to leave their jobs for the better part of a decade. But they kept working in spite of it (or more likely, from a lack of other options), lowering their odds of ever healing all the while. 

Van Dam observes that clinical burnout patients tend to suffer from an excess of perseverance, rather than the opposite: “Patients with clinical burnout…report that they ignored stress symptoms for several years,” he writes. “Living a stressful life was a normal condition for them. Some were not even aware of the stressfulness of their lives, until they collapsed.”

Instead of seeking help for workplace problems or reducing their workload, as most people do, clinical burnout sufferers typically push themselves through unpleasant circumstances and avoid asking for help. They’re also less likely to give up when placed under frustrating circumstances, instead throttling the gas in hopes that their problems can be fixed with extra effort. They become hyperactive, unable to rest or enjoy holidays, their bodies wired to treat work as the solution to every problem. It is only after living at this unrelenting pace for years that they tumble into severe burnout. 

Among both masked Autistics and overworked employees, the people most likely to reach catastrophic, body-breaking levels of burnout are the people most primed to ignore their own physical boundaries for as long as possible. Clinical burnout sufferers work far past the point that virtually anyone else would ask for help, take a break, or stop caring about their work.

And when viewed from this perspective, we can see burnout as the saving grace of the compulsive workaholic — and the path to liberation for the masked disabled person who has nearly killed themselves trying to pass as a diligent worker bee. 

I wrote about the latest data on burnout "recovery," and the similarities and differences between Autistic burnout and conventional clinical burnout. The full piece is free to read or have narrated to you in the Substack app at drdevonprice.substack.com

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Hello everyone,

             My name is Megan Foley and I am a PsyD candidate with the University of Hartford looking to recruit participants for my dissertation research. I am interested in exploring different professions' perceptions of and attitudes about congregate care mental health treatment settings for adolescents, specifically focusing on licensed mental health clinicians with experience in those settings and caseworkers with the Department of Children and Families. A large part of my training has been in acute care settings with youth and their families, and I feel passionately about working to identify ways to help the different players in our mental health care system collaborate effectively. For this study, I am specifically looking to speak with professionals licensed and working in the New England region as well as NY and NJ.

Participation in this study would entail a brief questionnaire online through Qualtrics and a 30-45 minute semi-structured interview over Zoom that would be scheduled at your convenience. Further details on eligibility and the participation process can be found in the attached flyers.

I thank you in advance for taking the time to read through my message; also, please feel free to pass on the flyers to anyone you know who you think may be interested and eligible. I have attached the Qualtrics link below as well for convenience.

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Difference Between a Psychiatrist, Psychologist and Social Worker?

Licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers are all mental health professionals, but they differ in their education, training, and the approaches they use to address mental health issues. Here are some key differences:

Education and Training:

Psychiatrists: 

These professionals are medical doctors (MDs) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) who specialize in psychiatry, providing expert care in Psychiatry and Therapy nyc. They undergo extensive medical training, including a medical degree, internship, and residency. They can prescribe medication and often use a combination of medication and psychotherapy in their treatment.

Psychologists: 

Psychologists have a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology, which involves several years of graduate study and research. They are trained in psychological assessment, counseling, and psychotherapy but generally cannot prescribe medication (except in a few states with additional training and certification).

Social Workers:

Clinical social workers typically have a master's degree in social work (MSW) with a focus on clinical practice. They receive training in counseling and psychotherapy, and their approach often includes addressing social and environmental factors that contribute to mental health issues. Social workers cannot prescribe medication in most jurisdictions.

Treatment Approaches:

Psychiatrists: 

They often use a medical model, focusing on the biological aspects of mental health. In addition to psychotherapy, they may prescribe medications to manage symptoms of mental disorders.

Psychologists: 

They employ various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and humanistic approaches. Psychologists often focus on understanding thought patterns and behaviors to promote mental well-being.

Social Workers: 

They take a holistic approach, addressing not only individual psychological issues but also considering the impact of social and environmental factors. They may use a range of therapeutic modalities and often work within a broader community context.

Scope of Practice:

Psychiatrists: 

In addition to providing psychotherapy, psychiatrists can prescribe medication. They are often involved in the management of severe mental illnesses and may work closely with other medical professionals.

Psychologists: 

They focus on psychological assessment, counseling, and psychotherapy. While they cannot prescribe medication in most cases, they play a crucial role in providing talk therapy and helping individuals understand and manage their thoughts and emotions.

Social Workers: 

Their practice often involves counseling and psychotherapy, with an emphasis on addressing social and environmental factors. Social workers may also be involved in advocacy and community work.

Settings:

Psychiatrists and Psychologists: 

They may work in various settings, including private practice, hospitals, clinics, schools, and research institutions.

Social Workers: 

They can be found in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, and social service agencies. They may also work in community organizations and government agencies.

In many cases, these professionals collaborate to provide comprehensive care, with each contributing their unique expertise to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking mental health support.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers all contribute to mental health care, their roles, training, and approaches differ. The most effective treatment often involves a collaborative approach, with professionals from different disciplines working together to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking mental health support in environments like New York City.

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