My Brains Not Broken

MAY 4, 2023

Every year during Mental Health Awareness Month , I find statistics and data that help show the state of mental health in the United States. Mental illness and mental health challenges are extremely prevalent in today’s world, and diving into the data is one of the clearest ways to show that. The more we can rely on the numbers, the sooner we can stop relying on assumptions and anecdotal evidence to talk about mental health.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 2, 2023

We are delighted to inform all members of IASSW that we have reached an agreement with Department of Applied Social Sciences [APSS], Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to provide an Online Learning Platform for Global Standards for Social Work Education for a period of three years. With the support from APSS, we are very sure that this will effectively promote academic excellence and strengthen academic exchange in the area of social work education around the globe.

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Community Care

MAY 3, 2023

A scheme to provide school designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) with supervision from social workers has had no impact on measured outcomes, research has revealed. The programme did not lead to more appropriate referrals from schools to children’s social care, nor did it enhance DSLs’ wellbeing, said What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care (WWEICSC), which managed the Department for Education (DfE) funded project.

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The Guardian

MAY 4, 2023

Two-year study by Nuffield Trust and LSE says successive governments failed to make social care a priority Distress and heartbreak for millions could have been avoided if the government had not missed opportunities to prepare social care for a pandemic, according to a big investigation into how the first wave of Covid hit care homes. A review of events in spring 2020, when almost 20,000 care home residents died with Covid in England and Wales, found it was the result of “letting one of our most

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 2, 2023

May is a special one on My Brain’s Not Broken – it’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Since 1949, May has been Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. This is a month dedicated to sharing stories and resources to raise mental health awareness. Various mental health organizations have themes and focuses for Mental Health Awareness Month.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 5, 2023

Photo from left to right: Baba Aye, Luis Eugenio de Souza, Bettina Borisch and Rory Truell In Rome today at the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) global conference, […]

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The New Social Worker

MAY 1, 2023

All of us have times in life that feel particularly like a “big deal.” But, we owe it to ourselves to honor our human nature, which includes navigating life’s highs and lows while taking care of ourselves.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy raised the alarm over a loneliness epidemic in the United States, calling it a public health crisis. He declared that loneliness increases the risk of early death to levels comparable to daily smoking. Traditionally, loneliness research has focused primarily on older adult populations. There is limited research on how loneliness and social support impact young people’s mental health and mental health services use.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 3, 2023

The 5th of May is an international day that honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

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Gateway Foundation

MAY 5, 2023

Day trading is not a form of gambling. Still, the habit can become problematic for anyone who has previously struggled with gambling addiction. Getting caught up in the emotional highs and lows of trading can cause significant stress and lead to an addictive cycle. The activity can also lead to financial losses, impacting a person’s entire livelihood.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

The New Social Worker

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing a little radical acceptance of our limitations, a little embrace of our inevitable unknowing, is a fertile place from which to cultivate not only effective practice for clients, but a good and honest life for ourselves as practitioners.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 5, 2023

The April – May issue of the magazine Social Work Advocates is now available online. Please follow this link. Top stories include: Stories include: Improving Access to Mental Health Act Reintroduced in Congress Congress reintroduced the Improving Access to Mental Health Act this March, marking a significant first step in the bill’s legislative process.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 5, 2023

2023 is the Commonwealth Year of Youth and with the development of the first Commonwealth Young Carers Charter, it has the potential to be a landmark year.

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Relias

MAY 4, 2023

The healthcare industry faces an intense challenge when it comes to staff retention. With long hours, high levels of stress, and a shortage of qualified workers, keeping employees happy and engaged can be difficult. About 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress, burnout, and retirement according to a new study published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in April 2023.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 4, 2023

APSS and IASSW Forge a Landmark Partnership to Enhance Social Work Education with a Global Online Learning Platform The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) held a signing ceremony on 3 May 2023 to mark the beginning of a meaningful joint initiative.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 3, 2023

Associate Professor Shanna Kattari is quoted in USA Today on the recent negative attention and laws in the U.S. targeting transgender people. "All of this anti-trans rhetoric is absolutely about power and control, though some people may also hate trans people," says Kattari, "We are seeing the pendulum swing back in response to all the progress towards equity and justice that has been made over the past decade or so.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 2, 2023

I put together this simple guide on how to ace your social work interview and social work interview questions with aspiring and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) in mind, however; I believe experienced social workers will also find it useful. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN How to Ace Your First Social Work Job Interview How often have you heard of someone not succeeding at a job interview?

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Relias

MAY 2, 2023

National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale served in difficult times, much like today’s nurses, who have faced incredible challenges during the past three years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has extended its recognition to include the entire month of May.

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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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Brightpoint

MAY 1, 2023

Children’s Home & Aid believes in the power of parents and families as their children’s first teachers and most significant role models. When parents can’t access basic necessities for their children, the mental stress of figuring out how to best care for their child is straining. This is evident in the story of a mother from one of our home visiting programs serving St.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 30, 2023

REGISTRATION FOR 2024 WORLD SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE NOW OPEN The SWSD2024 is a joint world conference hosted by the Panama Association of Social Workers and supported by The International Association of Schools of Social Work ,the International Council on Social Welfare, and The International Federation of Social Workers. The World Social Work Social Development Conference (SWSD2024) will be held in Panama from 4th to 7th April next year.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 3, 2023

Whether you’re a professional social worker, parent, guardian, teacher, or simply someone who interacts with children on a regular basis, having a basic understanding of safeguarding children and child protection is vital. In this guide, we’ll provide you with an easy-to-follow overview of the key concepts and practices involved in ensuring the safety of children.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2023

Studies have shown that healthcare workers are more prone to burnout than other professions, especially since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. And direct support professionals (DSPs) are no different. Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. The challenges of the job, coupled with its physical demands and, often, low pay put DSPs at great risk for burnout.

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Community Care

MAY 5, 2023

by Fazeela Hafejee As the last guest left my house with mountains of leftover food and the festivities of Eid drew to a close, I found myself reflecting on Ramadan and what this year’s fast has meant to me. I’ve been the assistant director for adults with disabilities at my local authority for over a year now. On a normal day, I usually leave for the office at 6.30am – with breakfast on the go now a regular occurrence – so that I may miss the traffic.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 29, 2023

INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE 2023 of Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions ASASWEI, The hybrid INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE will be held between 26 and 29 September 2023 at the Durban International Conference Centre focusing on the theme: Advancing Social Work Praxis through Strengthened Multi-Sectoral Responses to Adversity, Vulnerability and Trauma.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 2, 2023

This workshop seeks to help social work supervisors to support staff working with children and families in crisis using various supervision models. Supervisors will learn to guide their staff in assessing the diverse needs, strengths, and limitations of their clients. The workshop will also explore techniques to support staff in ethical practice and effective communication with children, family members and family groups.

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Brightpoint

MAY 1, 2023

In just three weeks, two East St. Louis-area teens from Children’s Home & Aid’s juvenile justice programs died because of gun violence in their community. Families are expected to do the impossible––grieve and heal in an environment where trauma is a daily reality. While we cannot fathom the effects these tragic deaths had on the families, friends, and neighbors who knew the two teens, their feelings are echoed in the helplessness and frustration felt by our staff who nurtured strong relatio

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Community Care

MAY 3, 2023

“Resource pressures” were behind the government’s decision to shelve the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), according to the care minister. However, Helen Whately said the government remained committed to introducing the LPS to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), in an appearance yesterday before Parliament’s health and social care select committee.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 29, 2023

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IASSW BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IASSW BOARD OF DIRECTORS The International Association of Schools of ‪Social Work‬ ( IASSW ) announces four vacancies on the IASSW Board of Directors for 2024-2028: There is one position open for President ( years of serving: 2024-202 8) , one position open for Secretary ( years of serving: 2024-202 8) , and two positions for Member at Large of the Board of Directors ( years of serving: 2024-2028).

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The Guardian

APRIL 29, 2023

Staff warn vulnerable children may be harmed as they struggle to find placements after 28 homes given deadline to shut by chain One of the UK’s largest for-profit care chains has been accused of failing dozens of vulnerable children by shutting 28 residential homes, with staff warning they are struggling to find placements for all the children. Outcomes First Group, which is owned by private equity firm Stirling Square, is planning to close a string of children’s homes across the Midlands and so

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Social Care

MAY 4, 2023

This week is Deaf Awareness Week and the experts from Cygnet Hospital Bury, who provide specialist mental health support to deaf people, have shed light on why members of the deaf community are more prone to mental health conditions and how treatment can be adapted. Clare Shard is Head of Interpreting Services for Cygnet Health Care and Victoria Hamilton is a Forensic Psychologist in Training.

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Community Care

MAY 2, 2023

Racial diversity among directors of children’s services remains low, compared with the populations they serve and the workforces they lead, a survey has revealed. Just 6% of DCSs were black or from a non-white ethnic minority as of 31 March 2023, compared with 18% of the population of England and Wales in the 2021 census and 24% of statutory children’s social workers in England, as of September 2022.

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Health & Social Care Workforce

MAY 2, 2023

Carolin Hess is a PhD student at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce, King’s College London.

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