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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

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Across the world, October 10 is hailed as World Mental Health Day. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992. World Mental Health Day is one way WFMH seeks to recognize the goals of this mission.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. June 7, 2022.

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

Social Work Blog

NASW also continues to undertake vigorous advocacy with CMS on behalf of CSWs and their clients, including efforts to increase the CSW reimbursement rate. Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited. As a result, CMS temporarily expanded telehealth coverage under the PFS.

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Behavioral Healthcare in Life After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The impact of COVID-19 on behavioral health While Americans dealt with the effects of these dramatic developments, 40% of adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use in late June 2020, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telehealth supports their privacy concerns as well.

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News Items – December 9, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Stephen Wanczyk-Karp is executive director of NASW-CT: Ways to address the pandemic’s impact on children’s behavioral health. Covid-19 has brought on a behavioral health tsunami , a crisis in the brewing even before the pandemic. The effects on children’s health and mental health will be long-term.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.