Debra Pitts

I am a current social work student studying Social Welfare Policy.

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

As youth #suicide rates are rising, teen girls are especially at risk.

Since 2007, girls age 10-14 have experienced a 13% increase in suicide rates vs. 7% for teen boys.

Parents & pediatric providers - we must be proactive in discussing #mentalhealth with teens.

#APAAM19

[Debra Pitts @DebraPittsSW]

@WHaro_BSW Congratulations Wyatt

[Debra Pitts @DebraPittsSW]

Wear denim tomorrow in support of sexual assault survivors. https://t.co/2PJnQDmS3L

[Joe Pitts @JoeEPitts]

Today is...

[Joe Pitts @JoeEPitts]

Add a Social Worker to every school building #makingadifference

[NASW @nasw]

With nearly 700,000 #socialworkers nationwide, #socialwork is among the fastest growing professions in the US! #pleaseshare & tag @nasw so we can help you elevate the profession! Full infographic https://t.co/8rFsGAzhHM @newsocialworker
#NASW #ElevateSocialWork #SocialWorkMonth

[Dr Alys Cole-King @AlysColeKing]

Being a compassionate psychiatrist doesn’t make us less professional
Sharing hope doesn’t make us less skilled
On the contrary it can save someone’s life....
just as much as our knowledge & expertise can.....probably more so

Be the change
#suicideprevention #selfharm

[End Homelessness @naehomelessness]

Over the last 5 years, the number of unsheltered homeless individuals has grown by an alarming 18%. Across the country, providers only have enough year-round beds to serve 52% of all homeless individuals. https://t.co/P40jal35yD

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

Illegal insurance denials of #mentalhealth and #addiction treatment can take many forms, including insufficient networks of care providers. If you have mental health coverage, learn more about your right to equal care at https://t.co/n58e2KOSPQ #DontDenyMe

[Marley Doyle, MD 🦮 @DrMarleyDoyle]

Anger is a common symptom of #depression. Some find this symptom difficult to express,, so I suspect it is underreported.
#MentalHealthAwareness
Rather than feeling sad or
empty, some people with depression are more likely to turn to anger. https://t.co/m76hEGuuxx

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

Researchers estimate 4.5 to 15 million kids witness physical #violence in the US.

As a child psychiatrist, I see the toll this takes on kids who:

1. Hold terrible secrets

2. Never invite a friend over

3. Blame themselves

We must screen all kids & report abuse.

@AACAP

[Amanda Blount @amandablount2]

We've got the best damn Mayor in TN!! I dare anyone to disagree!! 💙😍

1⃣🏙️💙🚴‍♂️

#OneCity #clarksville @MayorJoePitts @JoeEPitts

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

I keep the “dream speech” on our fridge for my kids to see each day.

We must reflect on our past. I teach my kids about #ExecutiveOrder9066 when we lost our way.

We owe so much to our civil rights pioneers. This is our watch - we must protect the dream.

#MLKDay #equity

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

As #college mental health needs are surging in this analysis of nearly 200 #highered institutions, 2 key trends.

1. We are winning the battle against stigma in #GenZ

2. Half are still not getting services

We must commit resources in college and graduate school to save lives.

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

Time to emphasize #CBT in colleges of #nursing. New study suggests brief cognitive behavioral therapy is better than a handout to manage #anxiety for COPD patients. No surprise in the #mentalhealth community! @BrowofJustice @BartAndrews @StuckonSW @AmerPsychNurses via @accpchest

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

If you are what you eat, does that mean food can change the way you think? 🤔 (Spoiler alert: The answer is yes.)

[Howard Liu, MD MBA @DrHowardLiu]

“It was important for me to be that role model, to be a person that students and colleagues with similar challenges could look up to for guidance and encouragement.” Physician scientist Dr. Sibley discusses the journey of #DocsWithDisabilities. @DrMarleyDoyle @JulieSilverMD

[Debra Pitts @DebraPittsSW]

@DrMarleyDoyle My week was interesting and busy as usual. I began my internship, started the SW Statistics course, worked 60 hours at my management job for a Community Mental Health Agency, and got to have my 8 yr old granddaughter spend the night Friday. Life is good!

[Debra Pitts @DebraPittsSW]

@DrMarleyDoyle I find your tweets very empowering and I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to share your "humaness" with the rest of us. Lol.