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Psychiatric Disabilities

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California Court System Defines Psychiatric Disabilities

Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA

“Psychiatric disability” or “mental illness”?

The words “psychiatric disability” and “mental illness” are often used interchangeably. The term mental illness is typically used in a medical context to refer to a wide range of conditions related to emotional and mental health. The term psychiatric disability is typically used in a legal or policy context to refer to impairments covered under the ADA

Adult: California Mental Health Cooperative Programs Employment with Support

California’s Mental Health Cooperative Programs provide collaborative employment services to assist people with severe psychiatric disabilities enter or re-enter their community workforce. These community-based collaborations between local county mental health and Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) field offices provide improved access and specialized employment services and mental health supports for consumers historically un-served or under-served in vocational rehabilitation.

Disability Insurance covers psychiatric disability

Disability Insurance (DI) is a part of the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. It provides partial wage replacement benefits to eligible California workers who are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI contributions are paid by California workers through employee payroll deductions.

Resources for Impacted Communities

Public Benefits for People with Disabilities

How Someone With A Mental Health Condition Can Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits

If you have a mental health condition that limits your ability to perform routine daily tasks and keeps you from performing work to earn a living, you may qualify for disability benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA has two disability programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Both programs have strict medical requirements for a claim to be approved.

SOAR

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a model designed to increase access to Social Security disability benefits for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a disabling mental health condition, a physical disability, or a co-occurring disorder.

“I’m a Caregiver, Now What?” Toolkit

If you’re assisting a loved one with a serious psychiatric disorder, you’ll quickly find that brain disorders are illnesses with no road maps, scattered resources, and confusing information.

REACT (Relatives Education and Coping Toolkit)

Professional Resources

Who Can Certify A Client’s Disability?California

Research Article: Self-management interventions for people with severe mental illness: systematic review and meta-analysis

Anxiety

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Research Article: A Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

Article: Mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety as much as a common antidepressant drug, study finds

Research Article: Avoidance, Safety Behavior and Reassurance Seeking in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Professional Resources

The Social Workers Tool Box – Anxiety

20 Best Anxiety Tools for Helping Your Clients Cope Positive Psychology

Anxiety Worksheets & ToolsTherapist Tools

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7)Online Screening Tool

Mental Health America Online Anxiety Screening Tool

Sample Treatment Plan for Anxiety

Resources for Impacted Community

Tips and Strategies to Manage Anxiety and StressAnxiety and Depression Association of America

Depression

Professional Resources

Social Workers Tool Box – Depression

Social Workers Tool Box – Understanding Depression

Depression Assessment Instruments

Deciding Which Depression Screening Tools to Use

Depression WorksheetsTherapist Aid

Postpartum Depression Screening Tools

Postpartum Depression Toolkit

Resources for Impacted Community

Depression Toolkit

Bipolar Disorder

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NAMI: Bipolar Disorder

Research Article: Special Considerations in treating bipolar disorder in women

What Medications Are Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder?

Research Article: Treatment for Bipolar Disorder in Adults: A Systematic Review

Evidence-Based Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Medication, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal and Social Rhythm, TherapyFamily-Based Services, Social Skills Training, Illness Self-Management, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Psychosocial Interventions for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, Supported Employment, and Psychosocial Interventions for Weight Management

Professional Resources

Screening Tools for Bipolar Disorder

Clinical Assessment tools, Self-report Measures, Assessment of Symptom Severity and common misdiagnosis challenges.

Bipolar Disorder Worksheets – Psychology Tools

Bipolar Disorder Info Sheet

Personality Disorders

Professional Resources

The Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)—Adult

McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder

Mentalization Exercises

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Worksheets – Psychology Tools

DBT Tools – Therapist Aid

Schema Therapy Tools

Schizophrenia

Professional Resources

Schizophrenia Screening Tests

Outcome assessment tools Schizophrenia

Research Article: Tools to assess negative symptoms in schizophrenia

Tools for Assessing Cognition in Patients With Schizophrenia

Resources for Impacted Community

What can I do to help myself with Schizophrenia?

Tips for Coping With Schizophrenia

6 Ways to Support Self-Care for Someone With Schizophrenia

Negative Symptoms – Self help Skills

Psychosis

Professional Resources

Psychosis: Screening & Assessment

Psychosis Tools

A Toolkit for Educating About Psychosis

Early Psychosis Implementation Tool Kit

Talking about postpartum psychosis – A toolkit for antenatal educators

Toolkit for Decreasing Psychosis-Associated Recidivism with Treatment in Jail

Advocacy Toolkit

Tools and tips to help you advocate with key stakeholders and decision makers on behalf of those living with early psychosis and schizophrenia and their families.

Resources for Impacted Community

Self-Care for Psychosis

Dealing with Psychosis: A Toolkit for Moving Forward with Your Life

PTSD

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Polyvagal Theory: A Science of Safety

How Social Workers Can Practice Trauma-Informed Care

CPTSD Foundation

Professional Resources

Resources: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Digital Shareables on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD Assessment Instruments

Recognizing and Treating Child Traumatic Stress

Resources for Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD

23 Post Traumatic Growth Worksheets for Therapy

Common Reactions to Trauma Worksheet

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Handouts and Worksheets