Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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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 Haven

MAY 14, 2023

Job Security and Diverse Career Opportunities Social work is a growing field with many opportunities for advancement. There are a wide range of job positions available in various settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, government agencies, private practice, counseling centers, research organisations and more.

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KVC

JULY 16, 2023

As of July 2023, KVC Health Systems ranks High or Above Average in 14 of the 15 categories. This means KVC is outperforming its peers in child welfare and mental health, its peers in healthcare more broadly, and even most for-profit companies across all sectors. In April 2023, the KVC team experienced a big change when St.

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Relias

MARCH 25, 2025

Unique healthcare challenges of women Veterans Women Veterans face distinct medical and mental health concerns stemming from their military service. Mental health challenges : Women Veterans experience higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST) compared to their male counterparts.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

_ In the past 30 years, the United States has undergone an unprecedented and accelerated growth in the diversity of its population. These changes affect all elements of our society, underscoring the need for an informed and knowledgeable public that can understand, respect, and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.

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KVC

MARCH 3, 2021

Social workers use their skills and expertise to promote good mental health, strengthen relationships, and end generational cycles of trauma and substance use, ultimately creating healthier families and communities. Social work is a broad, diverse field where the work extends across many settings. needs more social workers.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2024

These nurses can work for hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, insurance companies, or even companies specializing in telehealth. These individuals can work for primary care practices, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, or telehealth companies.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. If you are interested in dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, then a psychologist may be the better choice.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

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. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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Community Care

MARCH 13, 2024

Practitioners identified knowledge and training gaps in relation to working with disabled children, families from diverse communities and LGBTQ+ families. Training represents the experiences of diverse communities in relation to domestic abuse.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout our exploration, we’ll touch on the critical subjects of social services, substance abuse, and mental health issues, shedding light on the profound impact these professionals have in helping individuals and communities thrive. You could also choose to pursue a career as a mental health practitioner or psychotherapist.

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Social Work With Adults

APRIL 3, 2025

Sarah McClinton, The Chief Social Worker for Adults: I am delighted to present this blog from Mark Nicholas , Clinical Director, Social Care Lead and National Head of Profession for Social Care Informatics at NHS England. Mark provides invaluable insights into the importance of the role of social workers in the NHS.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As a top performer in quality and safety, Memorial Hermann Health System has seven ANCC Magnet designated facilities and two Pathways designated facilities among its many accomplishments. An 8-hour mental health day. Broader clinical implications of research findings. New and expanded child and eldercare benefits.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

At the heart of the issue is the history of payers undervaluing mental and behavioral healthcare. This could, in part, be due to the longstanding cultural separation of the mind and the body, and thus mental health and physical health, in Western medicine. How do you stack up to peer organizations?

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded to a student currently conducting their field placement at the UConn Counseling & Mental Health Services. I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you find these experiences impacting your mental health, seek therapeutic support. Let’s embrace authentic beauty in all its diverse shapes, sizes, and colors. Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Please share in the comments.

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Social Care

MAY 10, 2024

"[As] a profession, [we are] proud to celebrate our cultural diversity and the wealth of unique perspectives, experiences and innovations our global majority nurses bring to our practice." I understand the tendency to think of nursing purely in the context of hospital wards and clinics, but nursing is so much more than that.

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Social Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mental Health Nurses Day takes place this week (Wednesday 21 February), an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution nurses and support workers make to our profession. A registered nurse for more than 20 years, David Wilmott has worked across a number of services, including acute and mental health.

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Social Care

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The NHS Older Adult’s Mental Health Team commissioned EL Learning Design to develop new e-learning resources to help those caring for older adults to recognise the symptoms and to support conversations they may initially feel quite daunting. The most important experts in this project were older people themselves.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

Communication Skills Social workers must be able to effectively communicate in various settings with diverse groups of people. Educator – this involves educating clients on issues such as health promotion, mental health, substance abuse and community resources. What are the challenges of social work practice?

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. Represent various specializations within social work, coming from diverse demographics, geographical areas, and work settings. We look forward to your contributions and to showcasing social workers’ diverse and impactful work!

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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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Social Work Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

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 Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

” 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% Mathy is a volunteer therapist at A Home Within.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

” 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% This blog was prepared by Robin M.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. Large hospital systems typically employ LMSW social workers because they have demonstrated clinical acumen and the ability to navigate practice scenarios. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?

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Relias

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Recent social movements such as Black Lives Matter and protests over the murder of George Floyd have brought anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forefront of American consciousness. For behavioral health providers, addressing racism and racial trauma in behavioral healthcare is crucial.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

It includes a diverse range of individuals, who support the field of social work. She was an American activist in the 19th century and a pioneering force for modern mental health reform. Her influence was key in bringing about much needed changes in both mental health care and prison reform.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Should Serve as Foundation for Meaningful Action Effective DEI trainings should be seen as opportunities for discussion and education as well as a starting point for further learning and action. Association News Featured Stories Practice Chapters Social Work in Action NASW Press NASW Foundation

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 1, 2023

Gambling can go from a harmless, occasional diversion into an unhealthy obsession that comes with severe consequences for your life. We offer numerous clinical services , and our team will help you find a treatment plan to get to the root of your addiction and help you recover.

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Social Work With Adults

MAY 11, 2022

The annual report captures a wide range of updates from our diverse and dedicated profession. So, it’s appropriate that we publish this report in the midst of Mental Health Awareness Week. Coming out the other side. Social work’s contribution to this area is needed now more than ever.

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Social Work Blog

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. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.

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Clinical Philosophy

JULY 12, 2021

But to make now the first of three clinical points, I’d like to note that, for the mentally ill person, the capacity to feel loneliness is itself something of a psychological achievement. Dignity : The third clinical moment I want to discuss in relation to loneliness is dignity.

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University of Connecticut

APRIL 9, 2025

Mental health providers working with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) clients are not merely witnesses to their clients’ journeys and supporting them through transition, but are themselves changed through the process of creating and holding therapeutic space.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the meantime, her daughters suffered abuse at a foster home and her younger son descended into a mental health crisis. This has resulted in a fixation on clinical services and proprietary models rather than proactive family support. This story also is about the power of newsroom diversity and the need for more of it.

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