Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. 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.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 1, 2022

However, his experiences as a clinical social work intern opened his eyes to the impacts of severe mental illness, as well as the intersecting issues of mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, incarceration, and racism. This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. David Stoecker, LCSW , is founder and director of Better Life in Recovery.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Meyer, PhD, LCSW, assistant professor of nonprofit studies and public administration at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Pace “Right now, the LGBTQIA+ community is under attack,” says Seth J. Threats to libraries, education, LGBTQIA+ books, and learning about or discussing queerness is taking place across the U.S.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Meyer, PhD, LCSW, assistant professor of nonprofit studies and public administration at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Pace “Right now, the LGBTQIA+ community is under attack,” says Seth J. Threats to libraries, education, LGBTQIA+ books, and learning about or discussing queerness is taking place across the U.S.

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APRIL 9, 2024

April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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MAY 25, 2022

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Prepared by.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. What does This Mean for Child Welfare Social Workers?

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MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Social workers remain dedicated to ensuring the populations they serve have access to much needed resources and support.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

. . By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. In that announcement, he stated that his administration will pardon individuals who have been convicted in federal court of simple possession of marijuana. Social equity entrepreneurs and marijuana businesses will not have access to funding through the Small Business Administration.

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JUNE 1, 2022

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. In June of 2021, the Biden administration alerted the nation about the rising threat of militias and white supremacists in an intelligence report delivered to Congress. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Banford, LCSW My personal history of observing presidential transitions began with Jimmy Carter. There is generally a peaceful transfer of power and usually an administrative adjustment to the center. Banford, LCSW It was before I became a social worker, and I frankly didnt understand the importance of policy back then.

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