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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. Military One Source.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

PTSD Is Only for Military Veterans or First Responders. Engaging in combat or seeing a person get injured or pass away can develop PTSD. Moving away from the idea that PTSD only affects military veterans or first responders is one of the best ways to destigmatize the condition and ensure people can reach out when they need help.

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How to Create a Veterans Suicide Prevention Program

Relias

The need for veterans suicide prevention programs Transitioning from military to civilian life brings about various stressors for veterans. Solid Start This program provides outreach support to veterans who have recently separated from military service. Shockingly, suicide rates among U.S. veterans are 1.5

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

While some people think of PTSD as a disorder that affects only military veterans, PTSD can affect anyone after witnessing or living through a traumatic event, such as abuse, a natural disaster, or being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Engaging in risky or destructive behavior. Having difficulty concentrating. Be Patient.

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“A Liminal Moment in Social Work”: Access NASW’s Social Work Journal Online

Social Work Blog

Burned Out, Engaged, Both, or Neither? Exploring Engagement and Burnout Profiles among Social Workers in Spain Few studies have analyzed the existence of homogeneous groups in burnout and engagement among professionals, and none in social workers. The research has implications for the practice of child social workers.