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NASW in Texas court case to reinstate injunction that supports transgender youth and their families

Social Work Blog

On March 1, 2022, Lambda Legal and ACLU filed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of a family and a licensed psychologist to prevent Texas DFPS from conducting a child abuse investigation on a family who sought gender affirming health care for their transgender child. After the TRO was granted, Texas filed an appeal.

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

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– Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. They work with various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health issues, and those facing social and economic hardships. Who is a case manager?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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This helps them develop an action plan that meets the person’s goals and objectives in relation to health and social care. 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. No, counsellors cannot prescribe medication.

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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

Social Work Blog

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 remembers George Floyd Jr. on 4th anniversary of his death

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The association reiterates its call for continued community-led police reform and board access to mental health. As social workers, the NASW Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of challenging social injustice.