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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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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. 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.

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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. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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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. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care.

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Happy Holidays from Dean Nina Heller

University of Connecticut

Our faculty continue to engage our students in our classrooms and through advising and mentoring. Core to this plan is a focus upon multiple aspects of diversity, inclusion, and equity and the creation of an anti-racist culture at the school. Our focus upon emerging needs.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

This article provides an overview of narrative therapy techniques and strategies for using them to engage clients in productive conversations about their experiences. The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities of working with diverse populations and how social work can help create a more equitable society.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. Addressing Diversity in PTSD Treatment: Clinical Considerations and Guidance for the Treatment of PTSD in LGBTQ Populations . Dynamics of Abuse . There’s no right or wrong way to feel.

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