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?NASW Member Voices: Social Work and Self-Care — A Review Through an Updated Lens

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By Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA Dr. Kathleen Cox and Dr. Sue Steiner bring the concept of ‘self-care’ out of the shadows and demystifies its significance in the lives of social work practitioners and leaders. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA is a fully-licensed clinical social worker inspired by personal growth, collective care and joy.

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Association between Loneliness, Mental Health Symptoms, and Treatment Use among Emerging Adults

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This article reports an assessment of whether loneliness and social support are associated with the use of mental health services, and with mental health symptoms (psychological distress and suicidal ideation) among emerging adults. (The article defines “emerging adults” as persons aged 18 to 29 years old.)

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

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American Psychological Association (2023). Follow this link to Part One in the series : an interview with Gwen Bouie-Haynes, PhD, LMSW—Executive Director, NASW MS Chapter and NASW Alabama Chapter; and, Project Coordinator, Connect to End COVID-19 Special Populations. References Administration for Community Living (2022). Clark, E.,