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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. To be diagnosed with depression, symptoms must last at least two weeks and represent a change in previous level of functioning. Depression.

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Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED For many people with SPD, their constant need to re-regulate their senses to adapt to the stimuli around them, creates symptoms of distractibility, irritability, anxiety, and depression. So where is SPD in the DSM 5?

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT. Owner of Change Your Narrative consulting and training practice, Nancy S.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Kljajic, LCSW, is director of coaching and therapy at Lucid Lane, a company that specializes in medication taper management and support. This is where a person presents symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia, but their primary problem is chronic pain,” Kljajic says. It is available online at the Social Work Online CE Institute.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. Sarah McConkey, LCSW, specializes in ADHD and finds that mindfulness has been shown to be risky for survivors of sexual assault and other clients with complicated trauma histories.

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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Sample Response for a Hospital Social Worker in a Children’s Oncology Unit: Name: Jane Smith (pseudonym) Descriptive Job Title: Pediatric Oncology Social Worker Agency Type: Non-profit Setting: Hospital Years of Experience: 7 Credentials/Licenses: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Are Any Required for the Role?: