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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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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. 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. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors.

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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. I have now spent over 17 years working on these important issues.”. “I

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News Items – February 2, 2023

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The purpose of this bill is to repeal and do away with licensure for social workers and many other professions in South Carolina. However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day. According to Karen R.

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Highlights of CMS 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule

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This would extend the waiver of the geographic location requirement, delay the in-person requirement for mental health services, and continue to allow the use of audio-only and audio-video technology. Behavioral Health. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Prepared by.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

The purpose of this bill is to repeal and do away with licensure for social workers and many other professions in South Carolina. However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day. According to Karen R.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. This includes how animal assisted therapy works, associated benefits and risk, as well as outlook.