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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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Most people see improvements in their depressive symptoms with psychotherapy. Department of Health and Human Services. Screenings are completed by licensed clinical social workers and include questions about symptoms, their severity, and duration. They may also take medication or do a combination of the two. Depression.

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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 30% Off Select Books!

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Recognized by social work educators, researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers as an essential guide to clear and precise communication in the profession, this indispensable reference work should be on the bookshelves of all social workers and human services professionals in the United States and abroad.

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UPDATE: Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing – Application to Clinical Social Workers

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Applicable diagnosis codes, expected service codes and expected charges associated with each listed item or service (and date of service if scheduled) (e.g., 50-minute individual psychotherapy session, weekly until otherwise indicated). The aim of the law is to protect consumers from unanticipated medical bills.

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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

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In fact, research has shown that telehealth leads to an increase in the number of patients showing up for psychotherapy appointments. To help combat these rising numbers, 150 countries have put measures in place to strengthen the resources and services available to survivors of such abuse. Domestic Violence.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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Integrating psychotherapy to help patients process their experiences and enhance long-term outcomes. Providers should ensure ketamine therapy is part of a comprehensive treatment plan, not a standalone intervention. Best practices include: Assessing for substance use history to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate.