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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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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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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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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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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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11 Steps to Implementing a DSP Peer Mentoring Program

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It is especially important that the people who make decisions and control the resources are on board — administrators, managers, executive-level leadership, and your board of directors. Make sure your mentors can identify when they need to get additional guidance from supervisors or administrators. Step 6: Develop a budget.

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Senior practitioner loses bid to keep court judgment that he abused ex-partner from Social Work England

Community Care

Confidentiality concerns regarding child In ruling against disclosure, Judge Ahmed found that it was “very likely that [Z’s] welfare would be adversely affected, and her life changed in important respects” by the judgment’s disclosure.