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Long COVID and the Implications for Social Work

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These disparities demand the attention of social work change agents, along with the inability or unwillingness of our government leaders to pass long COVID legislation, the lack of long COVID clinics, and the need for advocacy and education related to workplace accommodations, paid sick and family leave and expanded disability benefits.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Vibrant Emotional Health. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute of Mental Health. Prepared by.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Ohio city rewrites abortion ban, advocacy groups end lawsuit ABC News Groups advocating for professional social workers and abortion rights said they have succeeded in forcing a small Ohio city to significantly narrow its ban on conducting or recommending abortions and so have ended their legal challenge. According to Karen R.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Ohio city rewrites abortion ban, advocacy groups end lawsuit ABC News Groups advocating for professional social workers and abortion rights said they have succeeded in forcing a small Ohio city to significantly narrow its ban on conducting or recommending abortions and so have ended their legal challenge. According to Karen R.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

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This month’s focus is on the important topic of “Cultivating Resilient Teens in The Digital Age,” presented by Amy Saloner, LCSW, FNTP, Teen & Family Resilience Coach. Wyly is a newly licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), having passed her licensure test in May. Two different health care services.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

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NASW maintains its commitment to enhancing the well-being of people living with mental illness and working toward increased access to appropriate services and interventions. Working with Muslims. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. June 13, 2022. Prepared by.