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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

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In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. What are the 7 codes of ethics?

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

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They work with various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health issues, and those facing social and economic hardships. They cannot prescribe medication or diagnose mental health illnesses, as this is outside of their scope of practice.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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This helps them develop an action plan that meets the person’s goals and objectives in relation to health and social care. This can include providing advice, support and guidance to people in the community who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. No, counsellors cannot prescribe medication.

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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

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Since 2021, 30 states have banned gender-affirming healthcare despite research demonstrating improved mental health and well-being for youth who receive treatment. Experts say that most professional health organizations support gender-affirming care. Less than 0.3%

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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

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” Since 2021, 30 states have banned gender-affirming healthcare despite research demonstrating improved mental health and well-being for youth who receive treatment. Experts say that most professional health organizations support gender-affirming care. Less than 0.3%

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NASW Member Voices: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

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” Since 2021, 30 states have banned gender-affirming healthcare despite research demonstrating improved mental health and well-being for youth who receive treatment. Experts say that most professional health organizations support gender-affirming care. Less than 0.3%

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Social Work Advocates Feb–Mar 2023: Ethical Challenges Amid Changing Political Landscape

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Top stories include: Ethical Challenges: Profession Prepares to Protect Social Workers Amid Changing Political Landscape Social workers across the nation are facing ethical dilemmas as state legislatures enact laws that conflict with NASW’s Code of Ethics, particularly laws related to abortion access and gender identity.