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Racism and Mistreatment in the Mental Health Field: A Practitioner’s Voice

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The social work profession places a high value on diversity, inclusion, and social justice. In the context of working with marginalized populations – specifically Black clients – to what degree is this story of social work values reality versus myth? Danielle Hamner. Show Notes. HamnerD_Transcript Download.

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Social Work Advocates Feb–Mar 2023: Ethical Challenges Amid Changing Political Landscape

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Top stories include: Ethical Challenges: Profession Prepares to Protect Social Workers Amid Changing Political Landscape Social workers across the nation are facing ethical dilemmas as state legislatures enact laws that conflict with NASW’s Code of Ethics, particularly laws related to abortion access and gender identity.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

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By reading the latest research, social work articles, books, and other materials related to social work topics, you can stay up-to-date with current trends in the field while also gaining a better understanding of how to apply theories and techniques in practice. Social Work Quotes. Where can I find social work articles?

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NASW News Hits May 2022

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 860 million people in May, due to extensive coverage of the NASW Ohio Chapter’s successful legal push to get the town of Lebanon to not enforce an abortion ban and a Spanish language article on the states with the highest social work pay.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

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Kara Carter and Mercedes Bern-Klug are members of NASW-IA: A new mindset on mental health University of Iowa When Kara Carter started out as a practitioner of social work in southern Colorado , she quickly found that her expertise in mental health was badly needed—not just by the hospice agency that hired her, but by the community she lived in.

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Did you Know that July 24 is International Self-Care Day?

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It involves dedicating time to activities that promote overall well-being, to better your physical and mental health. Health care contributors, including social workers, are invited to responsibly use ISD to advance healthy lifestyles and overall wellness.

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Did you Know that July 24 is International Self-Care Day?

Social Work Blog

It involves dedicating time to activities that promote overall well-being, to better your physical and mental health. Health care contributors, including social workers, are invited to responsibly use ISD to advance healthy lifestyles and overall wellness.