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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. My concern is not unwarranted.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

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During the COVID-19 pandemic alcohol use along with mental health challenges have been exacerbated by pre-existing and new stressors. Social workers provide counseling services and mental health treatment to individuals who may also have an alcohol use disorder and help them address barriers to treatment.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Lydia Crafts is a member of NASW-ME: Sounding the Alarm: Lawmakers WFVX Like many Mainers, the horrors of drug addiction have personally impacted lawmakers. Beck Beck is a member of NASW-MO: ‘Telemental health’: Technology boosts mental health care in the US and India St. May is National Mental Health Awareness month!

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

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In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Lydia Crafts is a member of NASW-ME: Sounding the Alarm: Lawmakers WFVX Like many Mainers, the horrors of drug addiction have personally impacted lawmakers. Beck Beck is a member of NASW-MO: ‘Telemental health’: Technology boosts mental health care in the US and India St. May is National Mental Health Awareness month!

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

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They work with various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health issues, and those facing social and economic hardships. They cannot prescribe medication or diagnose mental health illnesses, as this is outside of their scope of practice.