Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Whether they are natural or man-made disasters, human services professionals must prepare accordingly. These can include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. Those experiencing PTSD following a disaster will exhibit different symptoms. Disasters happen. Engage in partnerships.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Before we discuss how your organization can help this population, let’s review the most common mental health conditions that veterans face after they leave the military: PTSD, depression, and suicidality. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An estimated 7% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetimes.

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MARCH 25, 2025

Mental health challenges : Women Veterans experience higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST) compared to their male counterparts. As a result, women Veterans may need to seek care outside the VA system, leading to fragmented healthcare experiences.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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. As mental health in America continues to worsen, behavioral health professionals will need more resilience than ever before.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

These therapies address chronic pain, anxiety, and PTSD, offering Veterans a broader range of tools to manage their health. Whether at their chosen place of worship, a local non-profit, or through work, involvement in the community encourages better health.

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