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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.

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. 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.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This event is open to the public and intended for behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families. This pocket guide is intended as a tool for mental health providers as they offer services to individuals, communities, and agencies working with people who have experienced traumatic events.

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Moral Injury Among Social Workers?

American Board of Clinical Social Work

By acknowledging our role within the system, we can work towards implementing meaningful changes. Whether we work in private practice, academia, or healthcare settings, it is important for all of us to understand the factors that contribute to moral injury and how the existing system perpetuates it.

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Juneteenth: Social Well-Being and Health Equity

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Working together to reduce Black Maternal Mortality. 2022) Tackling implicit bias in healthcare. Resources: CDC. Redlining: Mapping inequality. link] Sabin, J. New England Journal of Medicine. link] Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Emancipation and educating the newly freed.

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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

The complete policy statement can be found in the 12th edition of Social Work Speaks, which is a comprehensive and unabridged collection of policies adopted and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly. This edition includes updated policy statements on a wide range of topics, including mental health, human rights, and healthcare.