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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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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

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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.

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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 Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

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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.

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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 – 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.