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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Whether policies are conservative or liberal, the goal is to use AI responsibly while ensuring confidentiality and ethics. (We Practical Pros and Cons : AI can boost the productivity of administrative tasks and richer educational content. We offer some policy guidance in the downloadable article).

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline consists of a national network of call centers that provide free confidential support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers now are able to reach crisis services via the toll-free national hotline or by calling 911.

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Social Work England probes AI’s impact on profession

Community Care

Data protection and confidentiality when using AI with people using services and the public. If social workers feel confident and prepared to use AI ethically and appropriately, in line with Social Work Englands professional standards, and how employers are supporting them to do this.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

Online Treatment Locator , the confidential and anonymous resource for individuals seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 on your phone to get free and confidential support services. People who need help should turn to trusted sources. Monteiro, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Boston.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

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Administrative pressure to reduce hospital emergency lengths of stay can result in premature discharges. Most states have overly restrictive involuntary hold laws. This contributes to patients rapidly cycling to and from both inpatient units and hospital emergency rooms, as well as to and from jails and prisons.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Contracted mental health counselors will confidentially speak with soldiers and their spouses about their concerns and offer targeted information that can help deal with difficult situations.

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