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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Treatment Healthcare professionals should provide or facilitate the treatment of patients who have mental health disorders using evidence-based interventions such as psychotherapy, which could involve medication. Providers and communities may need to investigate or create new ways to treat patients, such as through telehealth options.

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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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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

The NCTSN has trained more than two million professionals in trauma-informed interventions. This resource was created by Veteran Affairs’ National Center for PTSD and Department of Defense’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology.

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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. Center of Deployment Psychology (CDP) Presents: Dyadic Interventions – Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention. June 13, 2022. Working with Muslims.

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News Items – April 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Johanna Byrd, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania chapter , said pandemic telehealth waivers are currently set to expire on June 30, which is a concern for providers. Byrd pointed out telehealth legislation passed the Senate but has been waiting for a House committee vote for months.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

The Advocacy Day is part of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Association Leadership Meeting that is attended by social work leaders from across the country “NASW’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill is an opportunity for social workers to share their knowledge, experience and expertise with Congressional lawmakers and their staff.