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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. 1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.

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Board Member’s Career Trajectory Changed During Internship

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However, his experiences as a clinical social work intern opened his eyes to the impacts of severe mental illness, as well as the intersecting issues of mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, incarceration, and racism. This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. Screenings are completed by licensed clinical social workers and include questions about symptoms, their severity, and duration.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

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Karen Koenig is a member of NASW-FL: Some People Are More Than Just Difficult: How To Recognize a Personality Disorder Creators Although you sound frustrated and justifiably upset, it’s helpful to learn how to handle similar situations, if they should occur. According to Karen R.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Karen Koenig is a member of NASW-FL: Some People Are More Than Just Difficult: How To Recognize a Personality Disorder Creators Although you sound frustrated and justifiably upset, it’s helpful to learn how to handle similar situations, if they should occur. According to Karen R.

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

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The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. In an effort to meet growing mental health needs, CMS is proposing to develop a new code (GBHI1) for behavioral health integration services performed by clinical social workers (CSWs) or clinical psychologists. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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Revisions to DSM-5 Coming in March 2022

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The revised manual, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) is used by clinical social workers and other health care professionals in the United States as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders. Prolonged Grief Disorder. Manic episode.