Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Such services include but are not limited to preventative services, behavioral health integration services, and chronic care management. The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. CMS is proposing several policy changes to Medicare telehealth services. Behavioral Health.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit American shores in early 2020, mental health experts have worried about its potential effects on those they serve — and with good reason. Measures like social distancing necessary to preserve our physical health took a toll on our mental well-being. Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19.

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APRIL 22, 2022

A recent review analyzed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers. Among the most prevalent mental health problems noted were anxiety, depression, and stress/PTSD. Remember that, after the crisis has passed, mental health effects will persist.

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JULY 25, 2023

The impact of COVID-19 on behavioral health While Americans dealt with the effects of these dramatic developments, 40% of adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use in late June 2020, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telehealth supports their privacy concerns as well.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mental health and suicide Suicide within the AI/AN population has become an epidemic, with suicide rates increasing by 20% between 2015 and 2020, compared with a less than 1% increase of suicides occurring throughout the overall U.S. population.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

About the skills and frameworks we bring to the table: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the principles of ‘trauma-informed care’ include safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.

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