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Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing & Healthcare

Relias

Workplace violence is an all-too-common problem in healthcare, and the recent shooting in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital complex serves as the latest tragic example. Even more alarming, the report found that healthcare accounts for nearly as many violent injuries as all other industries combined. Lateral Violence.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This event is open to the public and intended for behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families. This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Additional Resources. A Broad Look at Emotional Trauma.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

The overarching reason for the creation of 988 is to increase access to mental healthcare nationwide. And as rates of issues such as substance use disorder, domestic violence, and suicide continue to rise as a result of COVID-19 and its aftermath, 988 needs to become a part of how behavioral health organizations operate.

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Community Spotlight Series

Center for Child Protection

February: Dell Children’s Health Plan provides essential healthcare coverage for pregnant mothers, newborns, and children, assisting with Medicaid and other applications to ensure their clients receive necessary healthcare.

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Guide to Family Resource Centers

All For Kids

Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Additional services may include parent education, after-school activities, domestic violence counseling, and kids counseling. Who Runs Family Resource Centers?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This includes linking clients with essential services such as food banks, healthcare, unemployment support, and benefit programs like food stamps. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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The State of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and What it Means for Your Staff

Relias

have grown considerably, leading many experts to worry about a potential rise in crisis situations such as suicidal ideation, overdoses, and domestic violence. Implemented in July 2022, the 988 hotline was created to increase access to behavioral healthcare and crisis intervention services nationwide.