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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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Furthermore, social workers are able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and GPs to develop tailored recovery plans for those in need. Can social workers treat personality disorders? No, social workers cannot treat personality disorders. What should social workers avoid?

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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

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of adolescents meet criteria for gender dysphoria and request or receive gender-affirming healthcare. Since 2021, 30 states have banned gender-affirming healthcare despite research demonstrating improved mental health and well-being for youth who receive treatment. identify as transgender. Less than 0.3%

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MEMBER VOICES: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

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of adolescents meet criteria for gender dysphoria and request or receive gender-affirming healthcare, according to the study, “ Size and Distribution of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Populations: A Narrative Review.” Less than 0.3% After years of ongoing therapy, I earned my MSW and became a licensed social worker.

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NASW Member Voices: Social Workers Have Ethical Responsibility to Fight Bans on Gender-Affirming Care

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of adolescents meet criteria for gender dysphoria and request or receive gender-affirming healthcare, according to the study, “ Size and Distribution of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Populations: A Narrative Review.” Less than 0.3% After years of ongoing therapy, I earned my MSW and became a licensed social worker.