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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. Clinical Social Worker Violeta A. 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. By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

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? The same cannot be said of working in a methadone clinic.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T The National Institute of Mental Health defines specific phobia as an intense, irrational fear that poses little or no actual danger. Exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are evidence based practices that mental health counselors use to treat phobias.

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Addressing Burnout Among Clinical Social Workers: A Path to Resilience and Well-Being

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Physical symptoms can range from chronic fatigue to severe health conditions, while psychological impacts include insomnia, depressive symptoms, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment.

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Why Relationships MATTER

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Researchers discovered higher ACEs scores resulted in higher incidence of mental, emotional, and behavioral problems in adulthood. High ACE scores are reported to be linked with higher rates of violent behavior, failed marriages, depression, and work absences. Brickel, 2022). We experience less stress.

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

Social Work Haven

CONTENT YOU WOULD LOVE TO READ ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN We’ll delve into the pivotal role of a master’s degree in social work (MSW) and the rigorous standards set in these programmes. Can you become a social worker with a psychology degree UK? Is a psychologist a social worker? The answer is yes.