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In Supreme Court Case, NASW pushes to improve the status, well-being of transgender, gender diverse, & nonbinary people

Social Work Blog

Furthermore, the lower courts decision contradicts major medical and mental health organizations treatment standards of providing gender affirming care. NASW, including its Tennessee Chapter, is committed to advancing policies and practices that improve the status and well-being of transgender, gender diverse, nonbinary people.

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The rejection of child protection

Child Welfare Monitor

In seeking to broaden child welfare services through the Family First Act, Congress added mental health, drug treatment, and parenting training. While the latter can be seen as a function of child welfare, drug treatment and mental health are separate systems.

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Flourish 2025 IMPACT Awards

Michigan Social Work

Acosta is dedicated to creating positive change and fostering inclusivity within diverse communities and proactively seeks opportunities to engage with underrepresented groups. She helped co-create the SSW Student Government Advocacy Committee, amplifying the voices of diverse students. Her impact goes far beyond Ann Arbor.

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Rogério M. Pinto Awarded the Diversity and Social Transformation Professorship

Michigan Social Work

Pinto has been named a University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor. Professor Rogério M. The initial appointment is for five years and also includes special faculty fellow status at NCID. Pinto’s research focuses on finding academic, sociopolitical and cultural venues for broadcasting voices of oppressed individuals and groups.

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Fast-track social work scheme to end in 2027 after government decides to withdraw funding

Community Care

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will not renew charity Think Ahead’s contract to deliver its scheme to train people to work as adult mental health social workers, which began in 2016. “We’re hugely disappointed,” said Think Ahead chief executive Philippa Mariani.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare. Health disparities related to diverse populations.

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How to Improve Behavioral Health Equity

Relias

Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. As behavioral health providers, we have a critical role to play in closing these gaps. Stigma occurs when someone is judged or treated unfavorably due to a mental health condition.