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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? . The reasons children bully can be difficult to pinpoint.

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What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

Relias

While anyone can engage in lateral violence, it is typically perpetrated by individuals who view themselves as superior to other members of their team. Those who engage in bullying may not view it as immoral, but rather as a rite of passage and an exercise that builds resilience—essentially a form of hazing.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs.

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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. Social workers are ethically obligated to engage in self-care.

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Are You Struggling With a Social Worker Personal Statement?

Social Work Haven

3) Understanding of Equality and Diversity in Social Work Equality means ensuring everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of their abilities, their background or their lifestyle. Diversity means appreciating the differences between people and treating people’s values, beliefs, cultures and lifestyles with respect.

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Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being: Focus on Nurses

Relias

Additional aspects of this topic are financial and job security, enabling adequate rest, normalizing mental health care, and operationalizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the workplace culture. In worst cases, lack of balance can exacerbate mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

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Office of Research and Scholarship Update – Winter 2022

University of Connecticut

School of Social Work faculty and staff are engaged in collaborative teams that are developing and advancing scholarship to address a diverse range of problems, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adverse childhood experiences, foster care, homophobia, trauma, aging, and more.