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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

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Across the world, October 10 is hailed as World Mental Health Day. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992. World Mental Health Day is one way WFMH seeks to recognize the goals of this mission.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

NASW also continues to undertake vigorous advocacy with CMS on behalf of CSWs and their clients, including efforts to increase the CSW reimbursement rate. Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited. As a result, CMS temporarily expanded telehealth coverage under the PFS.

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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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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

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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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

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The shift toward value-based care, community health initiatives, and holistic treatment models has provided new opportunities for nurses to step into leadership roles. Expanding access to care: Nurse-led clinics, mobile health units, and telehealth services have increased access to healthcare for underserved communities.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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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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Behavioral Healthcare in Life After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The impact of COVID-19 on behavioral health While Americans dealt with the effects of these dramatic developments, 40% of adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use in late June 2020, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telehealth supports their privacy concerns as well.