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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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12 Things I Learned from Teaching a New Class: Disaster Social Work – An Anti-Racist Lens

Social Work Futures

Susan Hedlund, LCSW, Ernie Jones, LCSW and Andrew Laue, LCSW – all of whom contributed to the richness of the experience. Labor issues for “disaster work” were considered…especially their rights. I’d also like to thank additional advisors/guest speakers including: Mandy Davis, Ph.D.,

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Kljajic, LCSW, is director of coaching and therapy at Lucid Lane, a company that specializes in medication taper management and support. This is where a person presents symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia, but their primary problem is chronic pain,” Kljajic says.

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Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED For many people with SPD, their constant need to re-regulate their senses to adapt to the stimuli around them, creates symptoms of distractibility, irritability, anxiety, and depression. So where is SPD in the DSM 5?

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Members in the News – August 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Lynette Spencer is a member of NASW-IL: Opinion | Fear-fueled fictions: When anxious assumptions lead us astray Shaw Local News Network Anxiety disorders often go unnoticed , potentially causing detrimental consequences in relationships, education and work. Breen, LCSW. Jocelyn Thompson is a member of NASW-CA: MIND Institute gets $4.7

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. By naming all associated parties, it becomes quite clear why Emily complains about sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and somatization. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Let’s call her Emily).

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Lori Osachy is a member of NASW-FL: Doctor talks about treatment for anxiety in adults News4Jax Have you ever felt like your heart was beating out of its chest? You may be experiencing anxiety and it’s completely normal, according to License Clinical Social Worker Lori Osachy. Anxiety is in a lot of ways a healthy emotion.