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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

I’d gotten into community care-based work because there’s proven research that shows Black, Native, Latinx, and general working-class populations face bias from within the Healthcare System, which included mental health care providers. I could not see myself being a part of that system. Moral of the story?

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. Depression. Difficulty concentrating.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

So, whether you’re considering a psychology program or an MSW program, or if you’re intrigued by the prospect of a bachelor’s degree in social work, join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the depths of clinical social work and psychology. The answer is yes.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

In addition to acknowledging those impacted by mental illness, NASW provides valuable information and resources to social workers who help them. Animal-Assisted Therapy for Depression. This article provides an overview of animal-assisted therapy as it relates to treating depression. Need to talk to someone? Warmlines).

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

It is an IOP dedicated to working with adolescents who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, as well as school refusal, maladaptive eating, self-injury and suicidal ideation. I currently facilitate the middle school dialectical behavioral therapy group and this is where I’ve realized my passion for working with adolescents.

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Learning: Politics Matter

Gary Direnfeld

We can work with individuals, families and groups to facilitate well-being and relationships. My path was the latter, clinical social work. That meant I typically worked with people in distress be it from experiences endured, relationship woes and mental health. I have learned elections matter.