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Five Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

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Social workers across practice settings provide services to individuals, including pregnant people, who are consuming alcohol at risky levels. This Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month, social workers can deepen their understanding of FASDs and how to prevent them.

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Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

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Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% without coverage — Native American healthcare disparities clearly still exist despite efforts to eradicate them. . without coverage — Native American healthcare disparities clearly still exist despite efforts to eradicate them.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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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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Behavioral Healthcare in Life After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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People with substance use disorder were forced to find virtual support systems to prevent relapse. Even support groups recognized that virtual meetings provided good options for many people dealing with substance use disorders. Supporting alternative ways of seeking mental health and substance use services.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. One reason for the shortage is increasing awareness and understanding of behavioral healthcare services.

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1]. Department of Health and Human Services. Depression. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved September 28, 2022, from [link].

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

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As the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers, social workers are uniquely positioned to help clients make significant positive changes in their health and well-being by taking time to talk with them about their drinking. These conversations can have a major impact. How much drinking is too much?