Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Although a boil-water notice was lifted in mid-September, many residents remain skeptical about water safety. Gwen Bouie-Haynes, PhD, LMSW, executive director of NASW’s Mississippi chapter, said when the flooding began and the city treatment system failed, some chapter members sought donations to purchase containers to fill with clean water.

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MQ Mental Health

JUNE 14, 2022

This week is Men’s Health Week, and on Sunday many of us may be seeing or thinking about our dads for Father’s Day. We live in a time when there’s less stigma associated with mental health care, but for previous generations talking about mental health issues, or even being too open about your feelings, was viewed as a sign of weakness.

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Doin' The Work

JUNE 26, 2023

We talk about how the family policing system surveils and regulates families, especially Black families, under the guise of child protection. As she began to advocate for change within that system, specifically providing parents with information about their rights and how the system works, she faced retaliation and lost her job.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 10, 2022

In this episode of MQ Open Mind, Professor Rory O'Connor from Glasgow University and MQ's own Craig Perryman spoke to podcaster, journalist and MQ ambassador Gemma Styles about this and what others can do to get involved. .

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Additionally, I was fortunate to meet inspiring professors who demonstrated trust in my abilities and even donated to my then cause, End2meet. Some of my favorite moments were making lifelong friends even though I came in as an adult learner. What is something you learned at UConn SSW that still applies to your work today?

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Community Care

AUGUST 26, 2022

The vast majority of respondents to a Community Care survey asking about the effects of the crisis said it was hitting individuals and families they support hard. Dozens of comments left by the 253 survey respondents, about two-thirds of whom said they worked in children’s services, made reference to rising food bank use.

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Community Care

JANUARY 27, 2022

If we are to be serious about doing the best we can for children and young people and their families, then we have to look at what’s available in terms of resources for those children and young people and families,” he said.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 13, 2023

Vital research that will help to save lives in the future, and that would not be possible without donations from the public. You can read more about Suhas' work here. You can read about Gareth's research here. Read more about Moritz's work here. You can read more about Leslie's work here.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

JANUARY 19, 2022

Send a card or email to someone you’ve been thinking about. Recycle unused gifts by regifting or donating them to someone who can use them. Offer to drop off groceries for someone who’s sick. Write a text/message to a friend you haven’t heard from. Hold the door open for someone walking behind you. Pay for someone’s coffee or meal.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Adults make most of the decisions about a child’s life from where they live, what they eat and when, where they go to school, what clothes they have and much more. For older children and adolescents, cinema therapy can be helpful to talk about difficult experiences or feelings through the diluted lens of fictional characters and stories.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Today is GivingTuesday and you can make a difference by joining the global generosity movement with a donation to the NASW Foundation. Generosity gives each one of us the power to make positive change in the lives of others and is a fundamental value we can act on. Together we give and impact lives through social work.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the dangers of social media in the annual State of the City address on Wednesday 24th January. The Internet study MQ are supporting is a systemic review, answering questions like ‘ what do we know so far about the internet and its effects on mental health? ’ Thank you for your support.

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Prosper Health Collective

OCTOBER 9, 2022

This is about being completely absorbed in an activity – we are deeply immersed, fully focused and can stay within the present moment. You feel in control and not concerned about failing. Make a donation to charity. Share knowledge and teach others about a special interest. ENGAGEMENT OR FLOW. You lose track of time.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 5, 2022

The council is made up of volunteers who all donate their time bro-bono, are senior experts in different disciplines and from different institutions across the United Kingdom and the Americas. "We Additionally, they are a published author having co-written the book How to Talk with Families About Genetics and Psychiatric Illness.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Brian illustrates how complex the problem of homelessness is and how unhelpful our reductionist stereotypes about it are. . When we discuss homelessness, we try to discuss it in a way that will elicit sympathy, and often donations to the local shelter, which is most likely leading the conversation. Who’s to blame?

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 11, 2022

Wade being overturned, there are a lot of questions and concerns about how they collect data and how it could be used,” says Jennifer Thompson, Executive Director of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Social Worker Left Shock $11M Donation to Kids’ Charities. One Green Planet. The Daily Beast.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Adults make most of the decisions about a child’s life from where they live, what they eat and when, where they go to school, what clothes they have and much more. For older children and adolescents, cinema therapy can be helpful to talk about difficult experiences or feelings through the diluted lens of fictional characters and stories.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the dangers of social media in the annual State of the City address on Wednesday 24th January. The Internet study MQ are supporting is a systemic review, answering questions like ‘ what do we know so far about the internet and its effects on mental health? ’ Thank you for your support.

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KVC

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether that’s a story of a foster care caseworker noticing and meeting a child’s needs, a family reconnecting after difficult times, or a community coming together for a shared cause, life is really all about positive relationships with other people.

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The Frontline

JANUARY 24, 2023

So my message of optimism isn’t connected with day to day sales and profit, I want to talk about the influence we can have outside our businesses and I’m prompted by a recent lightbulb moment. 25 years ago, we started offering a few jobs for free, like a bit of stitching or a hole in a belt, in return for a donation into our charity box.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Our house of cards: Understanding homelessness in America Brian illustrates how complex the problem of homelessness is and how unhelpful our reductionist stereotypes about it are. About 10% of Americans will meet the criteria for Substance Abuse Disorder at some point in their life, but most won’t end up homeless.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 4, 2022

If you’ve ever felt concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone. In observance of May, as the mental health awareness month, let’s talk about what mental health is, how it relates to those who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or childhood trauma, why it is essential, and how you can help raise awareness.

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Learning Social Worker

MARCH 11, 2022

A visit to the cemetery where Tim is buried prompted me to think about the importance of geographical connectedness; of winter and spring; and of life and death. I thought about the huge numbers who have died, or who will die, in horrific circumstances during this war. The hugs and kindness of strangers and the mountains of donations.

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Beyond Advocacy

JUNE 29, 2022

Unlimited and unreported contributions corrupt our electoral system, but that is no reason to refrain from making donations to social work and other desirable candidates. He needs to learn as much as he can about the incumbent and have through knowledge of the demographics of the district and the issues important to voters in the district.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

AUGUST 11, 2021

If you’d like to donate to help protect children from experiencing child abuse , please help us here. Azure Moyna is a writer and coach about issues relating to food, body, mental illness, familial dysfunction, societal treatment of overweight people, and the healing journey. Your brave journey certainly deserves the gold. Azure Moyna.

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Psychological Health Care

DECEMBER 21, 2020

After a year of uncertainty and periods of isolation brought about by COVID-19, many people will be setting expectations for an extra jolly Christmas and planning time connecting with family and friends in celebration. There’s no point in worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. Read more about how to practice mindfulness.

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KVC

MAY 24, 2022

I asked our charge nurse how did the youth know about KVC Hospitals? Explore KVC careers , learn more about helping a child or teen who has experienced abuse or neglect by becoming a foster or adoptive parent , or consider donating online today. Apparently she Googled us.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A great way to celebrate New Year’s Eve is by immersing yourself in your community and giving back through donations or service. Group therapy is a safe space to share your thoughts about the past year, hopes and goals for the year to come, and anything on your mind. To learn more about our programs, contact us today.

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The Vintage Social Worker

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Some time ago when I read the archives of St John’s School, once a reformatory built in the 1850’s, I recall reading an account of the Christmas day menu which was to include oranges,apples and plum pudding donated by the great and good of the county. And so we continue the patronage of the more fortunate today.

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MQ Mental Health

AUGUST 16, 2021

Our Momentus givers are generous people who donate monthly to support life-saving mental health research. I have done lots of therapy and have been an inpatient at a mental health hospital on two occasions for about four weeks each time. We reached out to our Momentus givers to share their mental health stories with us.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 29, 2022

Mayor Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals Announces $1 Million Anonymous Donation to Launch Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Behavioral Health Professionals. According to Dr. Beth, when life is messy we avoid talking about anything important, including finances, relationships, ideas, and beliefs. New York City.

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Save the Social Worker

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

But I share this because I want you to know that 2 years of life on the frontlines, led me to see how little university had taught me about social work. This isn’t just about the emotional part of social work. Who are you to talk about this? Hypothesise about what’s happening. Let’s be clear. I want to be clear.

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My Brains Not Broken

OCTOBER 26, 2021

I was very fortunate to learn about this organization and the work they do and every single year, I’m reminded about how much I’ve learned and grown from being part of this event. Grateful to be part of a community that encourages me to speak up about my challenges. I feel overwhelmed. I feel sad. I feel inspired.

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KVC

MARCH 30, 2022

You can help strengthen families, support children who have experienced trauma and make a positive impact in your community in the following ways: Learn More About Foster Care: You don’t have to commit to becoming a foster parent from the get-go. Learn more about foster care in your state and educate yourself on this essential need.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Because of your donation, I can continue to do what I love: working with marginalized groups like women and children. I am pursuing a MSW in Policy Practice because I am passionate about fighting inequity and want to address the everyday challenges that people face on an everyday basis. What do I love most about UConn?

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MQ Mental Health

AUGUST 25, 2021

Inequalities play a significant role when we think about the identification of depression in young people. Additionally, we can also think about the exposure to risk factors. We can also think about the impact of inequalities in access and availability of treatment and even the outcomes for young people. Yeah, totally.

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MQ Mental Health

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

WARNING: this article talks about suicide and how to prevent it. Thoughts about death are common but still provoke anxiety. Talking about suicide or thoughts of self-harm can be very uncomfortable. Many of us feel understandably nervous talking about death or thoughts of death.

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