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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

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

Social Work Blog

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

Social Work Blog

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life.

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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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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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Frozen Grief and Emotional Eating

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Treatment for emotional eating–binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, body image disorder, chronic dieting–needs to incorporate psychotherapy with behavioral/cognitive strategies, and sometimes medication. Unexpressed pain and unresolved mourning fuel the anguish of many eating disorder patients. Why Do Emotional Eaters Freeze Grief?

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

Social Work Blog

Lastly, CMS is soliciting comments on whether present payment policies sufficiently cover intensive outpatient mental health services, to include services for substance use disorders and indirect costs for mental health services in non-facility settings. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate for Clinical Social Work.