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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Ryan Estes is a member of NASW-NC: Tillis, local leaders discuss federal funding needs for school mental health and safety Port City Daily Estes added students and teachers were “traumatized” and that would take a while to subside, even with adequate resources. Elze will be inducted on Oct. 14 in Washington, D.C.,

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NASW Media News Hits – October 2021

Social Workers Speak

Here are the highlights: Yahoo Finance ran a press release on the need for more men to embrace getting therapy to address mental health concerns. NASW Director of Public Policy Sarah Butts was quoted in two Politico One addressed NASW support of paid leave to help people address addiction issues.

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It’s Not “Just Poverty” – It’s UNjust Poverty

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

It’s not just a poverty case, there are also mental health problems. Well, how do middle-class people deal with mental health problems? Because they can afford to pay the therapist – or they have health insurance. And, as she also pointed out – being homeless can cause mental illness. So send money.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

Stop Abuse Campaign

We can break the ten ACEs into three categories: abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual), neglect (physical and emotional), and household or familial stressors (severe parental mental illness, parental addiction, parental domestic violence, parental incarceration and having a parent disappear due to death, abandonment or divorce).

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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Democratic candidates for governor, Senate address Iowa mental health. Chuck Grassley advocated Thursday for increased funding and access to mental health care. Moderators focused questions on workforce shortages for social workers and the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Iowa Capital Dispatch.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

Stop Abuse Campaign

We can break the ten ACEs into three categories: abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual), neglect (physical and emotional), and household or familial stressors (severe parental mental illness, parental addiction, parental domestic violence, parental incarceration and having a parent disappear due to death, abandonment or divorce).