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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops in childhood and lasts into adulthood. A common quote is that ADHD is “a disorder of not doing what you know.” By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T Multi-ethnic group of kids in fitness class together.

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

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Trauma-related disorders typically form when there is a delay in seeking treatment or an individual has practiced forms of avoidance. Researchers have been exploring the question of the impact related to frequency and numbers of a single category of ACEs,” said Kristi McClure, LCSW. This is why TIC is so crucial.

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Frozen Grief and Emotional Eating

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Eating problems become a vehicle to communicate matters of the heart that have no other channel. Treatment for emotional eating–binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, body image disorder, chronic dieting–needs to incorporate psychotherapy with behavioral/cognitive strategies, and sometimes medication. Why Do Emotional Eaters Freeze Grief?

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

Social Work Blog

Beginning January 2023, services provided using audio-only communications technology would use modifier 93. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. CMS is proposing telehealth claims use the appropriate place of service (POS) indicator on the claim, in lieu of the modifier “95,” after 151 days following the end of the PHE. Behavioral Health.