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Breaking Barriers from Within

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Appleton, LCSW The theme for Social Work month is descriptive and inspiring – Social Work Breaks Barriers. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. When it comes to snap decisions, we can all benefit by pausing to reflect first By Lorrie R. At our best, Social Workers are analogous to Super Heroes.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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Department of Health and Human Services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Mental health by the Numbers. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988. Vibrant Emotional Health. National Institute of Mental Health. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

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Department of Health and Human Services published guidelines that warned against fast tapering due to the risk of suicide. Kljajic, LCSW, is director of coaching and therapy at Lucid Lane, a company that specializes in medication taper management and support. It was not until a year later that the U.S.

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Department of Health and Human Services. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. Depression. National Institute of Mental Health.

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Vaccination Barriers for People Experiencing Homelessness: How Social Workers are Making an Impact

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Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $3.3

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Department of Health and Human Services. Financial resources are not available, but information on how to access benefits and assistance is easily found on the website. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work. Post-traumatic stress disorder. National Institute of Mental Health.

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