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NASW joined ACLU to get temporary restraining order in Texas transgender child case

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NASW promulgates professional policies, conducts research, publishes professional studies and books, provides continuing education and enforces the NASW Code of Ethics. NASW strongly advocates for the availability of culturally appropriate, comprehensive health and mental health services for LGBTQ+ people across their life span. [1]

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

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NASW promulgates professional policies, conducts research, publishes professional studies and books, provides continuing education and enforces the NASW Code of Ethics. NASW strongly advocates for the availability of culturally appropriate, comprehensive health and mental health services for LGBTQ+ people across their life span. [1]

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

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In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. What are the 7 codes of ethics?

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

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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. They cannot prescribe medication or diagnose mental health illnesses, as this is outside of their scope of practice.

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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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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. The murder of George Floyd was a turning point for social workers.