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There is progress on advancing the Improving Access to Mental Health Act

Social Work Blog

Progress on Advancing the Improving Access to Mental Health Act (H.R The Senate Finance Committee (SFC) released its mental health workforce discussion draft component of its mental health legislative package (a summary may be found here ).

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COVID-19 and First Responder Social Workers: An Unexpected Mental Health Storm

Social Work Blog

COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. managing self-care.

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My Journey Through TRU

Center for Child Protection

The sessions are led by Miriam Jansky, Chief Clinical Officer, Vanessa Barahona, Director of Clinical Services, and Shanna Schuelke, Clinical Services Coordinatorall from the Center for Child Protection. Lifes challengeswhether rooted in trauma or notconnect us in ways we often overlook.

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Best in Mental Health for Sept and Oct 2020

Social Work.Career

This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social Work, Technology & Education Private Practice Therapy and Relationships 5 Tips for Connecting Theory to Clinical Social Work Practice – Amy Cappiccie/New Social Work – “Disney’s […] The post Best in Mental Health for Sept and (..)

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

The Advocacy Day is part of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Association Leadership Meeting that is attended by social work leaders from across the country “NASW’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill is an opportunity for social workers to share their knowledge, experience and expertise with Congressional lawmakers and their staff.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

Implications for Clinical Social Workers. The 2400+-page rule includes updates to policies and payments that are pertinent to clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers. Exceptions to the in-person visit is based on the beneficiary’s circumstance which must be documented in the clinical record. December 2021.

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.