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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2022

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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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Congress temporarily allowed reimbursement for telehealth under federal programs in many care settings. People with substance use disorder were forced to find virtual support systems to prevent relapse. Telehealth continues in life after the COVID-19 pandemic Before the pandemic, telehealth was an option, but not as widely available.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes. The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

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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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News Items – April 8, 2022

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Melissa Webb is on a mission to treat, educate and destigmatize a broad spectrum of mental health disorders , with an emphasis on sexual health and sexual abuse. Byrd pointed out telehealth legislation passed the Senate but has been waiting for a House committee vote for months. Las Vegas Sun.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

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The association is committed to improving mental health services and advocates for public policy advocacy to improve the quality of care, access, reimbursement, research, and education in mental health. Besides the physical toll the pandemic took on Americans, it has also greatly affected our nation’s mental health. Access Code: 6268721#.