Social Work Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. The article aims to provide information for social workers to protect their own mental health while caring for their clients and raise awareness about social workers’ needs in frontline duties. managing self-care.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fittingly, addressing the mental health needs of children and youth in the United States has become an issue of bipartisan concern. A panel of experts on alternative mental health treatment provided testimony on the effectiveness of treatments other than talk therapy.

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My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Whether it’s calling attention to mental health or naming the connection between marginalized communities and a higher risk of suicide, I’ve learned that suicide prevention looks like a lot more nuanced than we think.

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Psychological Health Care

OCTOBER 5, 2021

World Mental Health Day is marked each year on October 10. An initiative of the World Health Organisation, this year’s global theme is Mental Health Care for All: Let’s Make it a Reality. Likewise, mental health services are an essential component of health care and universal health coverage.”.

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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social […] The post Best in Mental Health for August 2020 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Social Work.Career

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social Work, Technology & Education Private Practice Therapy and Relationships 5 Tips for Connecting Theory to Clinical Social Work Practice – Amy Cappiccie/New Social Work – “Disney’s […] The post Best in Mental Health for Sept and (..)

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The Social Care Elf

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Liesbeth Tip, Jingni Ma and Christina McClure review a recent cross-sectional study exploring vicarious racism, vigilance and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Racism, vicarious racism and mental health: how can we support those affected?

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Below is an advocacy opportunity, educational resources, and related organizations to help social workers and others engage in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Obianuju “Uju” Berry, MD, MPH, Committee on Women’s Mental Health at the American Psychiatric Association Shawn Boynes, CEO of the American Counseling Association Roger Smith, Chief Advocacy Officer and General Counsel of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Space is limited.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 28, 2024

New research by Pro Bono Economics (PBE) for the charity MQ Mental Health Research suggested that there are 105,000 autistic people in the UK with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, a condition which can have a serious impact on sufferers’ lives.

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Social Work Synergy

APRIL 7, 2020

Before COVID-19 captured all our attention in order to meet the challenges of the changes in our academic, professional and personal lives, the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW) traveled to Albany on March 3, 2020 for the annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD). Senator Gallivan had a staff person meet with us.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mental illness self-stigma is essential to recognize. Stigma is a very popular word in mental health advocacy circles. People talk nonstop about the effects of stigma, stigma, stigma. However, self-stigma gets somewhat less press.

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MQ Mental Health

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This blog was written by Mariana Bolivar, Mental Health Inequalities Programme Lead at MQ Mental Health Research. But besides its success as a conference, the crucial question is 'Does this event make tangible contributions to mental health?' Call to Action 1: Effective scientific advocacy.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 11, 2023

Now, a new paper published in the Lancet Psychiatry calls for action on a global scale to put an end to the growing mortality rates of people with mental illness and distress. Globally, too many people die prematurely from suicide and the physical health problems associated with mental illness and mental distress.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. Not another mental health diagnosis and medication! referring to my worst mental health challenges).

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Doin' The Work

MARCH 5, 2018

Episode 1 Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW Guest: Jonathan Foiles, LCSW www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook.

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My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

From the National Institute of Mental Health : Suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people. As the second leading cause of death in people aged 10–34 and the fifth leading cause in people aged 35–54, suicide is a major contributor to premature mortality.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 11, 2022

That children raised with parental tension and conflict are more apt to have issues of mental health, behavior and academic performance. Let not your zealous advocacy on behalf of your client create the conditions and impacts your client would prefer to avoid once understanding these linkages. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Megan, who continues to work in community mental health, shared that although she was able to qualify for the National Health Service Corps program, she continues to have a large debt burden as repayment funds received only primarily covered much of accrued the interest on her student loan debt.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 30, 2023

If you have not paid attention, a mental health crisis—particularly among young Americans—is convulsing the United States. According to a report from the American Psychiatric Association , 37 percent of Americans rated their mental health as fair or poor at the end of 2022, up from 31 percent at the end of 2021.

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Community Care

JANUARY 30, 2024

. “In these cases, behaviour was viewed as the issue to deal with and manage as opposed to exploring and understanding the underlying cause, which was often associated with vulnerabilities such as mental health,” the report said.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Social workers are using advocacy, empowerment, and resources to help them. From the CEO: Midterm Elections Offer Opportunity to Advance Mental Health Care. Wade creates a social justice priority for social workers — affecting not only social work clients but also how social workers do their jobs. Inflation and Social Work.

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Happily they also have support of the family doctor who did a bit of advocacy to shorten the reporting time of one of the professionals. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2024

“They have been front and center of their communities, and people feel comfortable at the library – there’s no stigma associated with visiting the library as there would be visiting a mental health or substance use facility.” Some do group programming, host housing clinics, or conduct mental health sessions to reduce stigma.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Additionally, I am the Co-owner of ‘2AssureUS’ LLC, which will be providing consultation services for mental health startups and offer therapeutic services as well as parenting programs. What are your favorite hobbies? No hard work goes without some fun! Family and good friends are priorities.

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2024

If you have some experience in working with trans, non-binary clients, yet you feel unsure about how to go about writing the required mental health assessment letter for your clients to access gender-affirming care, this training is for you!

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 23, 2021

For those struggling with a mental health diagnosis, the most important people in their lives are often their caregivers – the people who make sure they take their medicines, get to doctor’s appointments, and help them deal with the basic necessities of life. Johnny Whitfield is a former newspaper reporter and editor.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , an article showcases the findings of a study on SSW burnout.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , an article showcases the findings of a study on SSW burnout.

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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. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions. For an example of how this plays out, we can reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 1, 2023

Kara Carter and Mercedes Bern-Klug are members of NASW-IA: A new mindset on mental health University of Iowa When Kara Carter started out as a practitioner of social work in southern Colorado , she quickly found that her expertise in mental health was badly needed—not just by the hospice agency that hired her, but by the community she lived in.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 14, 2021

” ‘Struggle to see how April 2022 is possible’ Advocacy provider VoiceAbility said it welcomed the extension of the IMCA role under LPS, but that there was a need for a new timetable. For more information, read lawyer Tim Spencer-Lane’s guide to how the law will change under LPS.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2023

According to Congress: “This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 3, 2021

premature death) and mental (e.g., depression) health. It’s possible that girls living in places with higher sexism have worse mental health because living in an oppressive environment makes it harder to get better in mental health treatment. consciousness raising, gender role analysis ). Dr. Maggi A.

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