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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

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By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. EP13: Facing the Opioid Crisis [Podcast]: Opioid addiction has become a public health crisis in the United States.

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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. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery.

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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. Thus, it’s possible for someone to consistently have a few sociopathic traits without having the diagnosable condition. However, this mindset can be difficult for patients to let go of.

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News Items – August 25, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Haylin Dennison is a member: Mental Health Tips For the 2022 School Year with Haylin Dennison (LCSW). Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Haylin Dennison offers services to Hawaii’s youth preparing for the 2022 school year. My goal is to support the health and well-being of Hawaii’s people,” says Haylin Dennison, LCSW.

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News Items – February 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

This week, we spotlight the life and work of Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), a Social Work Pioneer! We rarely see people who are only facing addiction to one substance,” Duraney said. But about 50% of the patients are facing cocaine as their primary addiction.

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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. Thus, it’s possible for someone to consistently have a few sociopathic traits without having the diagnosable condition. However, this mindset can be difficult for patients to let go of.