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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Respect for Individuality: Recognising Diversity: Social workers respect the uniqueness of each client.

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The Role of Self-Stigma in Engagement in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

University of Connecticut

She is a co-investigator on a Nation Institute of Drug Abuse funded Diversity Supplement study for Transitions Clinic Network: Post Incarceration Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, and Social Supports ( TCN-PATHs). Associate Research Professor Hsiu-Ju Lin is working on several federally funded projects related to the opioid crisis.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities of working with diverse populations and how social work can help create a more equitable society. It covers topics such as helping elderly individuals access benefits, understanding age-related illnesses, addressing elder abuse and developing end-of-life plans.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Many people who seek help have experienced some form of trauma, such as abuse, violence, neglect, loss, or oppression, and these experiences can affect their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior.

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Finding Hope and Healing: 71 Powerful Bible Verses about Depression and Anxiety in Social Work

Social Work Haven

By incorporating Bible verses into our work, we honor the diversity of our clients’ belief systems and provide a space for them to explore the spiritual dimensions of their healing journey. Depression is a serious mental health condition that can, in some cases, turn into more severe emotional disorders.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. To date, more than 800,000 individuals in the US have died from COVID-19 and more than 140,000 children and teens have lost parents or primary caregivers to COVID-19-related deaths.