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Moral Injury in a Broken System

The New Social Worker

Moral injury, a term first coined in research on Vietnam veterans and PTSD, describes inner conflict experienced when betraying an inherent moral code in “high stakes” situations. It has also been found to have high prevalence in healthcare settings.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Addressing Healthcare Challenges of Women Veterans

Relias

However, despite their growing presence, many women Veterans face significant healthcare challenges. Yet, as the role of women in the military expanded, so did the need for womens healthcare. As a result, women Veterans may need to seek care outside the VA system, leading to fragmented healthcare experiences.

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NASW Member Voices: ?Social Work Mentorship Honors the Wisdom Within Our Profession

Social Work Blog

Honoring Mentorship I first met Nick in 2005 when I was a brand new clinician at our regional VA Healthcare System. The group focused on the impacts of PTSD on the couples’ relationship and intimacy and ways to support one another in their survivorship.

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Whole Health: A Personalized Approach to Veteran Care

Relias

Unlike traditional healthcare models that often focus on specific conditions, Whole Health looks at the entire person — body, mind, and spirit. The Whole Health approach encourages Veterans to reflect on what is most important to them and to work with their healthcare team to create a personalized plan that supports their overall well-being.

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Building Organizational Resilience for Behavioral Health Providers

Relias

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is waning, the changes it brought to healthcare persist. The effects of the mental health crisis can be seen in the following statistics: Master’s level licensed social workers are twice as likely to have PTSD as the general population.

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Whole Person Care: What It Means, How To Use It, and Why It’s Important

Relias

The dimensions of whole person care Though whole person care advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare, quickly determining the health of a client’s entire life in one appointment can be daunting. The dimensions of whole person care are: Physical — This is what we would consider traditional healthcare, i.e., the body.