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Smiling Through Depression: The Hidden Pain of High-Functioning Mental Illness

Nnatasha Tracy

"Smiling depression" and "high-functioning depression" arent official diagnoses, but if youve ever forced a smile while feeling broken inside, you know theyre real. Ive lived itgoing through life as if everything is fine while struggling just to get through the day. If you hide your pain, function because you have to, and feel exhausted from pretending, youre not alone.

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Honoring Black History Month  

Shelter, Inc

At Shelter Youth & Family Services, we honor Black History Month by shining a light on three pioneers who tirelessly fought for justice and equality in America, including in the child welfare system. Janie Porter Barrett , Lester Blackwell Granger , and Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry, among many others, made invaluable contributions toward improving the lives of Black children in care.

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Over half of carers say they need more recognition from councils, survey finds

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Over half of carers say they require more recognition of their needs from councils, amid worsening mental health and high levels of overwhelm, driven by a lack of breaks. Those were among findings published last week by Carers UK, taken from the charity’s latest State of Caring survey.

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Statement: Three Years of War in Ukraine – Honouring Resilience, Solidarity, and the Role of Social Work

International Federation of Social Workers

The 24thof February is the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the consequent the displacement of millions of people, destruction, injuries and loss of life.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Book Review: Loving Someone With A Mental Illness or History of Trauma

The New Social Worker

Loving Someone With a Mental Illness or History of Trauma serves as an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to learn how to support a loved one in coping with mental health challenges or trauma issues. Read our review.

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IFSW is delighted to present the 2024 End of Year Report

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW is delighted to present its 2024 End of Year Report, highlighting the dedication, resilience, and transformative impact of social work across the globe.

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Thousands of children in England falsely accused of witchcraft in past decade

The Guardian

Kindoki Witch Boy film tells true story of Mardoche Yembi who underwent an exorcism as a child Thousands of children in England have been falsely accused of witchcraft over the past decade, according to new figures that come alongside a film released on Monday. Faith-based abuse is a worldwide phenomenon but experts found 14,000 social work assessments linked to witchcraft accusations since 2015.

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Celebrando las ricas contribuciones de nuestros miembros

International Federation of Social Workers

Estamos verdaderamente agradecidos y agrqdecidas por haber recibido tal riqueza de informes nacionales de la region de America Latina y el Caribe para el Informe de Fin de Ano de […]

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