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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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This resource was created by Veteran Affairs’ National Center for PTSD and Department of Defense’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. PTSD Coach is designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work.

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News Items – August 12, 2021

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Samuel Hickman was the moderator for the round table which included Smith, Cevallos, Dijon Stokes, an Advocacy Specialist for ACLU WV, Bill Kuhn, a Huntington resident and veteran, Chelsea Hornyak the Director of Accounts for 84 Agency, and Greg Whittington, the Criminal Law Reform Campaign Director for ACLU WV. West Virginia Metro News.

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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. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. 1 Mental health by the Numbers.

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News Items – August 19, 2021

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One local advocacy group told CBS 17 that now is the time that legislators and health leaders need to step in and mandate vaccinations for employees. Without full reimbursements, advocates warn future of telehealth in Maine at risk. Diabetes itself sets the stage for perfectionism,” Skelley told Healio. Maine Beacon.

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News Items – April 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Melissa Webb is a member: 40 Under 40: Melissa Webb, LCSW, Clinical Director, Red Rock Psychological Health. 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. Las Vegas Sun.

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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.