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

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Vibrant Emotional Health, who is the current administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, believes that this change will help increase accessibility to these much-needed services. Department of Health and Human Services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Mental health by the Numbers. 2021, December 9).

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Vaccination Barriers for People Experiencing Homelessness: How Social Workers are Making an Impact

Social Work Blog

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) began approving vaccines in late 2020.

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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. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Department of Health and Human Services. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. Dynamics of Abuse . Mighty Oaks Foundation . Prepared by.

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Shelter, Inc. Receives National Accreditation

Shelter, Inc

Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. s programs, services, management, and administration. COA Accreditation evaluated all aspects of Shelter Inc.’s Shelter, Inc. Executive Director Carina H.

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Child Welfare Updates: New Rule Regarding Kinship Placements

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson LCSW-C, Senior Practice Associate, Children and Adolescents On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a final rule regarding licensing and approval standards for kinship placements. About the Law. Retrieved from Family First Act: [link] [2] Child Welfare Information Gateway.

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Researchers Receive UConn Internal Funding Award to Study Refugee Community Sponsorship

University of Connecticut

During the Biden administration, the U.S. Departments of State and Health and Human Services launched a new initiative for community and private sponsorship of refugees. LCSW, along with recent UConn SSW alumna, Madri Hall-Faul, Ph.D., to conduct qualitative research on this new model. and social work professor S.