Community Care

JULY 29, 2024

The government has scrapped the planned cap on care costs to help tackle a black hole in the public finances it claimed was left by the Conservatives. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced today that the adult social care charging reforms, due to be implemented next October, would be cancelled, saving £1.1bn by the end of 2025-26. She made the announcement in a statement to the House of Commons on Labour’s spending inheritance from its Conservative predecessors.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 31, 2024

New York’s family police agency is still harassing survivors of domestic violence and their children. (And in the rest of the country, it's probably even worse.) In New York, it’s illegal to tear children from their homes and throw them into foster care just because they “witnessed domestic violence” – typically a husband or boyfriend beating the child’s mother.

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MQ Mental Health

JULY 29, 2024

The 4th August is National Friendship Day, a day to celebrate the importance of loving, platonic relationships. This blog, written by MQ ambassador Amazin LeThi, details how pet ownership, in particular dogs, can profoundly impact our lives. National Friendship Day highlights the immense value of relationships in our lives. While we celebrate human friends, we must also recognize the profound impact of our four-legged companions on our well-being.

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CAPC

JULY 1, 2024

A palliative care clinician explains the ins and outs of nausea and vomiting in people living with serious illness, including causes, treatment, and patient-education.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

Social Work Blog

JULY 9, 2024

By Rachel Boyer, MSW, LMSW Ahead of the 2024 NASW National Conference, more than 200 social workers from 36 states and one U.S. Territory attended 172 meetings with Congressional offices in both the U.S. House and Senate on June 18, 2024. The purpose of these meetings was to build bipartisan support for key legislation that will expand access to care and assist the social work workforce.

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Beautiful Voyager

JULY 21, 2024

Techniques to lessen pain and quell anxiety Hello reader! I’m Meredith Arthur. I work as a Chief of Staff for Pinterest’s product incubation studio and am the founder of Beautiful Voyager , a content and community site for overthinkers, people pleasers, and perfectionists. I first started my journey into mental health research in 2015 when the neurologist treating my migraines diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Photo by Alan Levine When children are taken from their parents forever and those children are adopted by strangers, the parents often want to leave their children something to remember them by, perhaps a cherished keepsake or a family photo from happier times. So they give these personal effects to the family police agency to pass on to the children.

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Relias

JULY 30, 2024

Disability inclusion in the workplace is greatly needed in the U.S., as 25% of American adults live with a disability. Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Whether your organization is looking to improve its hiring and retention efforts for individuals with a disability or working to help businesses in your community with these efforts, this article will help guide you through the basics.

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MQ Mental Health

JULY 30, 2024

New data from a Bipolar UK survey reveals that nearly a third (32%) of people with bipolar disorder have faced workplace discrimination, with a quarter choosing to keep their condition private. The survey, involving over 1,000 participants, highlighted common issues like stigma, insensitivity, misconceptions, and even job loss. Bipolar UK has partnered with chef Heston Blumenthal to change workplace perceptions and reduce stigma.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 1, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, American Psychiatric Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Association for Rural Mental Health, and National Association of Social Workers on June 28 released the following statement responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Johnson v. Grants Pass : Today the Supreme Court held that laws that criminalize sleeping in public when no safe and accessible shelter options are available are not cru

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JULY 17, 2024

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Community Care

JULY 5, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Labour has returned to power with an overwhelming victory in the 2024 general election. With two more results due to come in, the party has won 412 seats, giving it a majority in the House of Commons of at least 174. Keir Starmer has become Labour’s first prime minister since Gordon Brown left office in 2010 and is now appointing his cabinet.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JULY 4, 2024

The IFSW Europe is glad to share the Successful seminar on eco-social work held in Rotterdam, Netherlands June 13 & 14 2024.

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Social Work.Career

JULY 30, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, August 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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MQ Mental Health

JULY 9, 2024

A new study from Ohio State University reveals that adults who consistently played organized sports during their childhood have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who either never played or dropped out. Notably, those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never participated at all. The research, published in the Sociology of Sport Journal, analyzed data from 3,931 adults nationwide, focusing on their childhood sports participation and current mental h

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National Casa Gal

JULY 30, 2024

CASA and GAL volunteers are trained to gather information to advocate for children’s best interest in the court and in the classroom. Read More. The post Focus on back to school; education, CASA/GAL volunteers, and children in the child welfare system appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JULY 4, 2024

While I believe that everyone deserves it, I hate self-compassion. It seems like everyone should want self-compassion, and yet I don't want to give it to myself. This may sound counterintuitive, especially coming from someone in the mental health field. If you find yourself hating the idea of self-compassion or wonder why someone else would hate it, read on.

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Community Care

JULY 31, 2024

Scrapping the cap on care costs is “another example of social care being tossed aside”, according to the architect of the reforms. Economist Sir Andrew Dilnot told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the government’s decision meant that society had “failed another generation of families” A commission led by Dilnot, which reported in 2011, drew up proposals to insure people against very high costs for their social care, including two key elements: A cap on their

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Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JULY 12, 2024

On the 9th July the IFSW UN Commission team in North America hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

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Social Work.Career

JULY 7, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, July 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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MQ Mental Health

JULY 9, 2024

A new study by UCL, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that women are 40% more likely to experience depression during perimenopause than those not experiencing menopausal symptoms. A meta-analysis of seven studies involving 9,141 women from around the world showed perimenopausal women had a significantly higher risk of depressive symptoms compared to premenopausal women.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Message from the the NASW Texas Chapter regarding Hurricane Beryl: As we assess the damage done by Hurricane Beryl, we know that many are without power and are evaluating their needs. We want to make sure we get the right resources to those in need. If you’re in the area impacted by the storm and have specific ways that we can help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: naswtex.naswtx@socialworkers.org.

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CAPC

JULY 22, 2024

A perinatal palliative care leader reveals the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade—and shares four ways that palliative care clinicians can keep moving forward.

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Community Care

JULY 17, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The new Labour government has pledged to legislate to strengthen the child protection in its first King’s Speech, unveiled today. The long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 and action to deliver “fair pay” for staff in adult social care are also included in its first legislative programme since taking office this month.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JULY 4, 2024

The 36th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held on 24-25 May 2024, spotlighted the pressing global challenges faced by the health and social services workforce.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JULY 18, 2024

Try this activity and let me know how it goes for you. Inviting organizations to join a partnership requires strategizing on who to invite, articulating the partnership’s value add, each partner knowing their role, and being open to shifts in how partners participate over time. While a partnership works in service of addressing an emerging [.] The post Try This: Narrow Your Partnership Focus appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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MQ Mental Health

JULY 4, 2024

MQ Ambassador Dr Esther Beierl is a data scientist, trial statistician, and psychometrician in psychology and mental health research (currently the University of Cambridge, previously the University of Oxford), yoga teacher, and personal trainer. She also has personal lived experience of mental health conditions. For Research Appreciation Day, Esther explains why data science is integral for mental health research.

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Lawson Psychology

JULY 30, 2024

Debunking common myths about ADHD ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, yet it is often misunderstood. Here, we address some of the most prevalent myths about ADHD: Myth 1: ADHD is just an excuse for bad behavior Fact: ADHD is a legitimate neurodevelopmental disorder that affects executive functioning, including attention, impulse control, and self-regulation.

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CAPC

JULY 1, 2024

The American Heart Association states that palliative care is beneficial for people living with cardiovascular disease in managing symptoms and improving their quality of life.

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Community Care

JULY 15, 2024

The number of mainstream children’s homes in England has grown by 44% over the past four years, amid a contraction in the fostering sector. Children’s home numbers grew by 12% in the year to 31 March 2024, continuing significant increases seen in preceding years, showed Ofsted’s annual statistics on the social care sector, released last week.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JULY 27, 2024

La région Afrique de la FITS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’élection d’Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, en tant que nouveau vice-président.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. As your organization builds partnerships with other organizations, engaging the right partners is crucial to facilitating a process that’s mutually beneficial. The success of these partnerships hinges not just on the shared vision but also on the clarity and structures. One of the most effective ways [.

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MQ Mental Health

JULY 23, 2024

A new study published in Ecopsychology reveals that spending as little as 10 minutes in nature can offer short-term benefits for adults with mental illness. The meta-analysis reviewed 30 years of research on the effects of nature on social, mental, and physical health, including urban environments. Lead author Joanna Bettmann, a professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work, stated, "We know nature plays an important role in human health, but behavioural health and health care provi

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