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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

Relias

Rates of depression and anxiety among Americans skyrocketed between 2020 and 2022. Social isolation coupled with anxiety and fear has led to a sharp uptick in Americans reporting substance use. In fact, research has shown that telehealth leads to an increase in the number of patients showing up for psychotherapy appointments.

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News Items – November 18, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Charles Palmer was a member: Charles Palmer, who led Iowa Department of Human Services for 16 years, dies at age 82. Charles “Chuck” Palmer, who was director of Iowa’s Department of Human Services for 16 years, died Sunday. Cassie Peck is a member: Telehealth: Improving access to behavioral health care for Idahoans.