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Maternal Mortality Prevention Must Address Clinical, Social, and Behavioral Factors

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Recent research and reporting indicate that maternal mortality prevention depends on simultaneously addressing three overlapping areas — clinical, social, and behavioral. mothers have access to a very high standard of clinical care, social factors prevent many others from accessing even the minimum level of care they need.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Martha Burkett Fallis is a member of NASW-UT: If there’s domestic violence, couples should seek help — separately Deseret News That’s among the biggest fears, said Martha Burkett Fallis, a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Salt Lake City and serves on the board of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Martha Burkett Fallis is a member of NASW-UT: If there’s domestic violence, couples should seek help — separately Deseret News That’s among the biggest fears, said Martha Burkett Fallis, a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Salt Lake City and serves on the board of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

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These grim statistics are not news for healthcare organizations. Hospitals and health systems have targeted their approaches to these issues and others to help reduce complications through adherence to evidence-based clinical protocols and reducing variation in care. Maternal Risk Factors: Social Determinants and Mental Health.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . This event is open to the public and intended for behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families. June 3, 2022. Additional Resources.

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News Items – September 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

” So we revisited the concept of “resilience” with Lourdes Dolores Follins , psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. ” Andrea Kumura is a member: Mental healthcare workers protest – indefinitely. Caitlin Eckert is a member: Cell Phone Carriers Are Putting Domestic Violence Survivors At Risk.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.