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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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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation that will assist the social work workforce, our clients, and communities. Participants were briefed about NASW’s priority legislation and greeted by NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, who assumed his role on February 6.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

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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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

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.

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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.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work. Financial resources are not available, but information on how to access benefits and assistance is easily found on the website. Prepared by. Department of Health and Human Services. Post-traumatic stress disorder. National Institute of Mental Health.

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