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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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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

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In addition, there is a need to ensure that 988 services are inclusive to diverse and historically marginalized groups such as LGBTQIA + individuals, youth, rural populations, and Black, Latin, A/O/X, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islanders and People of Color. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Vibrant Emotional Health. Prepared by.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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Addressing Diversity in PTSD Treatment: Clinical Considerations and Guidance for the Treatment of PTSD in LGBTQ Populations . Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work. Prepared by. Department of Health and Human Services. Post-traumatic stress disorder.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. To date, more than 800,000 individuals in the US have died from COVID-19 and more than 140,000 children and teens have lost parents or primary caregivers to COVID-19-related deaths. Prepared by. 1 Mental health by the Numbers.