Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

NASW also continues to undertake vigorous advocacy with CMS on behalf of CSWs and their clients, including efforts to increase the CSW reimbursement rate. NASW will continue to monitor Medicare regulation and inform members of any further updates from CMS clarifying the CY 2022 final rule provisions. Reimbursement.

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Prosper Health Collective

MARCH 27, 2023

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) commonly results in difficulties with language and social skills which speech pathologists are experienced in treating. This blog uses identify-first language (‘Autistic individual’) as opposed to person first language (‘person with Autism’) due to input from disability advocacy groups.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As a result, the child has now been seen by an audiologist to determine if there is an auditory processing disorder; an ophthalmologist to check for visual/perceptual issues; and a psychologist for learning and attentional issues. The child as also been examined and tested by the physician for medical and attention issues.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 23, 2023

Social work students celebrate Social Work Advocacy Day at the capitol through Senate Bill advocation Hilltop Views On March 3, St. Edward’s social work students attended the annual Social Work Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol. This all-day event was put on by the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2023

Studies indicate that 1-in-10 police encounters involve an individual with mental or behavioral health disorders. Studies have connected this lack of training on how to peacefully de-escalate a mental or behavioral health crisis with violent interactions between law enforcement and individuals with mental health disorders.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 23, 2023

Social work students celebrate Social Work Advocacy Day at the capitol through Senate Bill advocation Hilltop Views On March 3, St. Edward’s social work students attended the annual Social Work Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol. This all-day event was put on by the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression. Compared with the general U.S.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 1, 2023

You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Viola Vaughan-Eden is a member of NASW-VA: VCU School of Social Work alum Viola Vaughan-Eden honored by Capitol Hill advocacy institute Virginia Commonwealth University Viola Vaughan-Eden , a Ph.D.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Using the sociological framework of moral panic—periods of exaggerated public fear triggered by high-profile incidents linked to feared social groups—Michael H.

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Melina Brann is director of policy and advocacy for NASW-MI: Shirkey’s long sought-after mental health legislation defeated in bipartisan vote. Melina Brann is director of policy and advocacy with the National Association of Social Workers’ Michigan chapter , which also opposed the bills. Michigan Live. CSL Behring.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Post-traumatic stress disorder is very common amongst survivors of childhood abuse. . Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is also something that adults with ACEs may develop. Apart from this, ACEs can lead to Dissociative Identity Disorder, which happens as a result of trauma. Do you know your score?

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

The case is a class action on behalf of public school students in South Carolina and the Carolina Youth Action Project, and it challenges South Carolina’s “disturbing schools” and “disorderly conduct” laws as being unconstitutionally vague.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 1, 2023

You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Viola Vaughan-Eden is a member of NASW-VA: VCU School of Social Work alum Viola Vaughan-Eden honored by Capitol Hill advocacy institute Virginia Commonwealth University Viola Vaughan-Eden , a Ph.D.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. What are the roles of social worker?

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Society of Clinical Psychology

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dr. LoPresti received training at the Women’s Stress Disorders Treatment Team at VA Boston Healthcare Systems during her pre-doctoral internship and engaged in the Women’s Health Fellowship as a part of the Women’s Health Sciences Division at the National Center for PTSD. LoPresti received her B.A.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 20, 2022

The practice lacks scientific credibility, is unethical, and operates under the misguided belief that being LGBTQ is a disorder that requires treatment. Jeff Feldman, is director of Advocacy & Communications for NASW-NJ: Bill to ban adult conversion therapy moves forward in Senate. Melina Brann was one of the speakers.

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Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In The Hill, Dr. Ruchi Fitzgerald, a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Legislative Advocacy Committee, explains the enormous harm done by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to children of mothers with substance use disorder – by driving those mothers away from help. ?

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 11, 2023

Policies targeting upstream factors to regulate tobacco & support adequate diet/nutrition WHO recommendations for tobacco cessation and management of substance use disorders 4. Strategies to reduce stigma, discrimination, marginalization, gender violence & victimisation Women-centred, advocacy and home-visitation programmes.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Using case studies, diagnostic tools, and clinician self-care, Gregory L.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Clinical psychologists focus on diagnosing and treating psychological disorders. There are several types of social work, including clinical, direct practice, community organising and advocacy, policy making, and research. What are the 4 main types of psychology? Cognitive psychologists research how people think and process information.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 1, 2018

~ Mental health issues are mediated by brain function ~ Mental disorders are defined by signs, symptoms, and functional impairments as opposed to causes ~ 20% of Americans experience a mental disorder in a given year. ~ The Recovery Concept reflects renewed optimism about the outcomes of mental illness . ~

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

People with substance use disorder were forced to find virtual support systems to prevent relapse. Even support groups recognized that virtual meetings provided good options for many people dealing with substance use disorders. Congress temporarily allowed reimbursement for telehealth under federal programs in many care settings.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This is a particularly important issue in Ohio where licensed social workers have a significant scope of practice with the ability to diagnose and assess mental health disorders under supervision. This legislation is ridiculous,” Smith said. “It

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 3, 2022

Social workers have been finding shelter for homeless covid patients, providing treatment for people with addiction disorders made more challenging by pandemic-related social isolation, and comforting bereaved family members who have lost loved ones to the twin epidemics of covid and opioids. Should social workers work with police?

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 27, 2022

According to her report: It appears the permanency goals for Harmony did not consider the recurring nature of substance use disorder. … But Mossaides said children should be stripped of this kind of vigorous advocacy whenever the lawyer happens to think that what the child wants is contrary to the child’s “wellbeing.”

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inSocialWork

APRIL 20, 2021

Her research interests involve the effects of emotional distress on the development and treatment of addictive disorders, improving substance use treatment for under-served populations, and methods of substance use, i.e., co-use of substances, high potency marijuana. Jennifer Ellis, M.A., Interviewer: Elizabeth Bowen, PhD.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JULY 15, 2022

The statistics are shocking: ten percent or more of babies born in the United States test positive for alcohol or another mind-altering substance used by the mother struggling with substance use disorder. Should we punish “bad” mothers with substance use disorders ? The inception of ACEs and attachment disorders.

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Beautiful Voyager

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The only two occasions I went to the hospital for my mental health challenges were 1) generalized anxiety with panic disorder and 2) severe depression with psychotic events and suicide attempt. I was in full panic mode, seven months into a major depression, anxiety disorder and fighting for survival. I’m a living example of that.

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Wolf: Law Enforcement, Domestic Violence, Minority, Family Advocacy Organizations Support Veto of Bill that Endangers Pennsylvania Lives. McClinton Residence Hall replaces the former Aycock Residence Hall, while Henry Owl Building is the new name for the former Carr Building. Governor Tom Wolf.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

For example, I ensure the person has all the relevant information to make the decision for example: financial advocacy, support services within the community, medical condition/prognosis; effects of medication; activities of daily living assessments,; details of care home; risks in returning home; care options, etc.

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