Social Work Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. The article aims to provide information for social workers to protect their own mental health while caring for their clients and raise awareness about social workers’ needs in frontline duties. managing self-care.

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My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

From the National Institute of Mental Health : Suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people. As the second leading cause of death in people aged 10–34 and the fifth leading cause in people aged 35–54, suicide is a major contributor to premature mortality.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Andrea Salinas (D-OR) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) on September 12 introduced legislation to help grow the nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce to address a mental health and substance use disorder crisis. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) “NASW applauds Reps.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The rise in DoL numbers has been driven by a lack of appropriate placements to meet their needs, whether in open or secure children’s homes or specialist tier 4 child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and a reported reluctance from registered providers to admit them.

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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social […] The post Best in Mental Health for August 2020 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

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.

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Social Work.Career

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

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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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Policy and Advocacy for Peace building, Environmental and Social Justice: Influencing policies that promote environmental sustainability and social equity. Policy and Advocacy for Peace building, Environmental and Social Justice: Influencing policies that promote environmental sustainability and social equity.

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Shelter, Inc

OCTOBER 17, 2024

having received a Medicaid contract allowing our team of trained experts to provide free mental health services to children and families in our care. Involvement To continue advocacy efforts and community involvement, Shelter’s Executive Director, Carina H. Our impact will be felt even more deeply with Shelter, Inc.

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CCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

CCRCs 2025 Policy Conference brought together experts to discuss health equity, economic stability, policy and advocacy, and partnerships. Policy and Advocacy Funding, structure and action are all determined by policy, both state and federal. This system involves agencies and organizations at county, state and local levels.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 11, 2022

That children raised with parental tension and conflict are more apt to have issues of mental health, behavior and academic performance. Let not your zealous advocacy on behalf of your client create the conditions and impacts your client would prefer to avoid once understanding these linkages. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mental illness self-stigma is essential to recognize. Stigma is a very popular word in mental health advocacy circles. People talk nonstop about the effects of stigma, stigma, stigma. However, self-stigma gets somewhat less press.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Happily they also have support of the family doctor who did a bit of advocacy to shorten the reporting time of one of the professionals. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 23, 2021

For those struggling with a mental health diagnosis, the most important people in their lives are often their caregivers – the people who make sure they take their medicines, get to doctor’s appointments, and help them deal with the basic necessities of life. Johnny Whitfield is a former newspaper reporter and editor.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Megan, who continues to work in community mental health, shared that although she was able to qualify for the National Health Service Corps program, she continues to have a large debt burden as repayment funds received only primarily covered much of accrued the interest on her student loan debt.

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All For Kids

JANUARY 10, 2025

Some prominent benefits of practicing gratitude include: Improving Your Health: Research shows gratitude positively affects physical and mental health. link] The post Gratitude: Advocacy for the Well-Being of Children and Families appeared first on All For Kids. Plus, its free to start, so why wait?

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Additionally, I am the Co-owner of ‘2AssureUS’ LLC, which will be providing consultation services for mental health startups and offer therapeutic services as well as parenting programs. What are your favorite hobbies? No hard work goes without some fun! Family and good friends are priorities.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Obianuju “Uju” Berry, MD, MPH, Committee on Women’s Mental Health at the American Psychiatric Association Shawn Boynes, CEO of the American Counseling Association Roger Smith, Chief Advocacy Officer and General Counsel of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Space is limited.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. Not another mental health diagnosis and medication! referring to my worst mental health challenges).

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

As America faces a mental health crisis, the need for suicide prevention services is more imperative than ever. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States.

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Center for Child Protection

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This training inspired me to confront my own anxiety and mental health, cultivating a greater sense of empathy and self-awareness. These questions loomed over me, but I soon realized this shared journey would foster a deeper understanding of trauma and its effects on all of us.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

NASW also continues to undertake vigorous advocacy with CMS on behalf of CSWs and their clients, including efforts to increase the CSW reimbursement rate. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Reimbursement. The final rule called for 3.75 Audio-Only Communication.

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Children’s Defense Fund

OCTOBER 10, 2024

senior administrator of policy and advocacy at CDF-Texas. Family separation has a lasting impact on the lifelong health and wellbeing of children. Having a parent detained or deported can inflict severe trauma and compromise a child’s mental health into adulthood. Hundreds of thousands of U.S.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Below is an advocacy opportunity, educational resources, and related organizations to help social workers and others engage in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2024

“They have been front and center of their communities, and people feel comfortable at the library – there’s no stigma associated with visiting the library as there would be visiting a mental health or substance use facility.” Some do group programming, host housing clinics, or conduct mental health sessions to reduce stigma.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 18, 2022, NASW participated in the amicus brief , with several other child advocacy organizations, led by the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) in support of the emergency motion filed by Plaintiff-Appellees. After the TRO was granted, Texas filed an appeal.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Safeguarding teams took no action in response “serious” concerns about the care of disabled people segregated in mental health hospitals, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said. In hospital for between 10 and 30 years.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

School social workers are tasked with completing assessments, addressing mental health challenges, providing interventions, completing referrals, and engaging families. Gun-violence prevention is absolutely a social work issue and NASW supports advocacy and legislation that puts more school social workers in the education system.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter (NASW Ohio) is demanding the state legislature not pass legislation that could seriously harm thousands of Ohioans who are experiencing mental health struggles. This could hamper a person living with a mental illness from getting comprehensive and compassionate care.”.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

According to an alert by the Center for Medicare Advocacy (hereafter, the Center)—a national nonprofit organization with which NASW collaborates closely on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries—CMS stated in its December 23 FAQs: “‘The bottom line is visitation must be permitted at all times’” (para. Center for Medicare Advocacy.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, when mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Using advocacy to fight the social determinants of suicide. Relias is one such ally.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This event brought together hundreds of community leaders, healthcare advocates, supporters, and alumni to celebrate Recovery and elevate the importance of providing and expanding access to high-quality services for treating substance use disorders (SUD) and supporting mental health.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

NASW was one of the first major mental health organizations to condemn conversion therapy – learn more. NASW Resources. Help Starts Here Resources for people who are LGBTQIA2S+ . NASW Social Work Talks Podcast – Supporting LGBTQ Youth. A Pride Month Video Message from NASW. Additional Resources. LGBTQIA2S + Terminology.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 30, 2023

If you have not paid attention, a mental health crisis—particularly among young Americans—is convulsing the United States. According to a report from the American Psychiatric Association , 37 percent of Americans rated their mental health as fair or poor at the end of 2022, up from 31 percent at the end of 2021.

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