University of Connecticut

MARCH 13, 2024

Health Resources and Services Administration Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program. She expressed her enthusiasm for this important collaborative effort: “It has been very exciting to continue our work with the MDAAP and expand TREE’s positive impact on marginalized families within primary care to the telehealth environment."

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Gratifyingly, two of the top three topics that survey respondents found most helpful were on target with the purpose and mission of Social Work Responds : COVID-19 health and safety and racial equity. Mental health was the third topic of greatest help. April 10 – Reinforcing the Essential Nature of Social Work.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

March 27 – COVID-19 Telehealth: Providing Mental Health Support Safely, Ethically and Competently. April 10 – Reinforcing the Essential Nature of Social Work. April 3 – Balancing “Essential” with Safe and Ethical. March 20 – Social Work in this Unprecedented Time.

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

The impact of COVID-19 on behavioral health While Americans dealt with the effects of these dramatic developments, 40% of adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use in late June 2020, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telehealth supports their privacy concerns as well.

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Relias

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit American shores in early 2020, mental health experts have worried about its potential effects on those they serve — and with good reason. Measures like social distancing necessary to preserve our physical health took a toll on our mental well-being.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2024

Lean further into telehealth Telehealth offers many benefits to organizations, providers, and persons served. Some temporary regulatory measures that made telehealth adoption easier during the pandemic have now faded away. Free mental health care can be exchanged between community agencies in far-flung counties.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Such services include but are not limited to preventative services, behavioral health integration services, and chronic care management. The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. CMS is proposing several policy changes to Medicare telehealth services. Behavioral Health.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Biography I had my first mental illness episode with psychosis symptoms when I was 20 years old in 1982. I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I found I had excellent abilities to help members with their mental illness/mental health issues.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2025

The shift toward value-based care, community health initiatives, and holistic treatment models has provided new opportunities for nurses to step into leadership roles. Expanding access to care: Nurse-led clinics, mobile health units, and telehealth services have increased access to healthcare for underserved communities.

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Relias

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And though the status of certain telehealth services components (like reimbursement and interstate restrictions) remains unclear after the temporary public health emergency declaration status expires, they continue to be immensely popular among many patients.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mental health and suicide Suicide within the AI/AN population has become an epidemic, with suicide rates increasing by 20% between 2015 and 2020, compared with a less than 1% increase of suicides occurring throughout the overall U.S. population.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 17, 2022

Fortunately, researchers have found evidence suggesting telehealth treatment is equally effective for patient retention and treatment satisfaction. More and more substance use treatment facilities are starting to offer telehealth services, with an almost 30% increase between 2017 and 2020.

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Beautiful Voyager

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Learn more about this approach to mental health that’s skyrocketed in popularity over the last few months The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of layoffs and furloughs across industries, as well as a number of other stress-inducing difficulties. Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 15, 2024

Registration Fee: $75 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The pandemic has significantly impacted the wellbeing of social workers and other practitioners with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to demanding caseloads and the shift to telehealth.

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Relias

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Looking ahead, I anticipate more focus on telehealth services to support families remotely, especially for follow-up care. There’s also increasing attention to the mental health needs of siblings and parents. We’re also seeing more integration of complementary therapies like art and music therapy and mindfulness.

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Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

Oftentimes, many are feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to the task at hand, as they worry about their own health, the health of their families, and the health of their patients. A recent review analyzed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers.

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Creative Play Therapist

JULY 18, 2023

Hopscotch Kids Games – Why child therapists are loving this NEW mental health games app for kids Technology is allowing innovative clinicians the opportunity to create new pathways for people to learn, practice, and interact with behavioral health materials – all while having fun! Download and start playing for FREE today!

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Creative Play Therapist

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Additionally, Dr. Tillman was one of the first mental health clinicians to practice play therapy using telehealth. Tillman utilizes a collaborative, team-based, approach to treatment. She aims to help children and teens while also supporting the entire family. At the beginning of stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, Dr.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

About the skills and frameworks we bring to the table: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the principles of ‘trauma-informed care’ include safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.

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KVC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Another way to improve access to healthcare is through greater implementation of telehealth services. Social and Community Context The relationships and connections a person has with others influence their mental and physical health. One piece of the puzzle of a person’s mental health is feeling like they have a support network.

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CO4Kids

MARCH 14, 2025

Their team shared how blending the traditional in-person program with telehealth or delivering the program remotely through virtual means, such as video helps the intervention reach rural families while still maintaining positive outcomes and family unification. A 5-minute presentation on the pilot can be found here.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 20, 2021

6 – Social workers are also feeling the effects of unemployment, illness, and mental health concerns related to COVID-19. Like the rest of the health workers, social workers are tired, and their mental health is growing worse. #7 Almost all social work curriculums are absent a course on telehealth.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

At our NASW Capitol Hill Day, we found that every single legislative staff member, both Democrat and Republican, recognizes mental health and wellness as a priority issue. They were particularly aware of the importance of telehealth for clients and social workers. The Improving Access to Mental Health Act ( S.

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