Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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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. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 8, 2022

Opening the conference was keynote speaker Rosalie Fish, a track and field champion and social work major at the University of Washington known for her advocacy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. June is PTSD Awareness Month. She specializes in treating trauma and PTSD. Life Changing: When History is Taught Honestly.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

OCTOBER 20, 2023

LoPresti received training at the Women’s Stress Disorders Treatment Team at VA Boston Healthcare Systems during her pre-doctoral internship and engaged in the Women’s Health Fellowship as a part of the Women’s Health Sciences Division at the National Center for PTSD. This is best highlighted in her work as an advocate.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The odd day missed to deal with the aftermath of a panic attack, a PTSD episode, or a clinically mild bout of depression that may involve endless crying or insufficient energy to get out of bed can affect attendance. PTSD isn’t the only way trauma can manifest in terms of mental health symptoms. Melanie has an ACE score of 6.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

You can start by signing up to the Stop Abuse Campaign newsletter for more information, support, and advocacy campaigns. ?. Your nervous system stays in a constant flight or fight response, and your immune system can be compromised. . Due to these horrific experiences, a child starts to view the world as a terrifying and overwhelming place.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A study conducted by the Department of Veteran Affairs found a “a significant positive relationship between a positive screen for housing instability and a Veteran having a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, psychosis, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and previous suicide attempt or intentional self-harm.”.

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