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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

2345) of 2017 and subsequently adopted into the law in 2020 via National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, the 988 crisis line seeks to meet the growing demand for crisis intervention services and eliminate stigma against those seeking mental health support. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988. Prepared by.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social work is a vast and diverse field with many options for career growth and development. Micro Social Work is direct-practice work in which a social worker meets with individuals, families, and small groups to support their treatment needs and improve their quality of life.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Macro Social Workers can pursue these careers: Researcher Lobbyist Community Organizer Advocate for Law & Policy Change Community Funding Policy Proposals Program Evaluation Policy Analyst Community Specialists Program Development Specialists Social work is a vast and diverse field with many options for career growth and development.

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Meet the Author: SaraKay Smullens explains why Second Edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was desperately needed

Social Workers Speak

I did my best, through clear explanation and case examples, to communicate in a way that those in other professions could find also find knowledge, insight and direction and transpose this information to their specific, diverse professions. The word-of-mouth success of this effort both amazed and humbled me.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

The complete policy statement can be found in the 12th edition of Social Work Speaks, which is a comprehensive and unabridged collection of policies adopted and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. 1 Mental health by the Numbers.