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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

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These skills help school social workers provide a safe, inclusive space where students can process feelings of depression, anxiety, and grief with their peers. NASW developed a 2021 amendment to the Code of Ethics to address self-care for social workers. School Social Work Self-Care .

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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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. How do social workers treat depression? No, they cannot treat depression. Social workers can provide support and assessment for people with depression.

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

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Finally, social workers must adhere to a code of ethics and maintain client confidentiality while working with them. In addition, the social work role has been associated with burnout, depression, job related stress, poor work life balance resulting in a high turnover in the field.