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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Self-assessment tests can be found at www.mhanational.org. Somebody calls us,” said Chase, a former head of child protective agencies in Alaska and Washington. “If

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. You can be a mental health advocate The Uptake Many therapists are involved in activism and advocacy. Self-assessment tests can be found at www.mhanational.org. Somebody calls us,” said Chase, a former head of child protective agencies in Alaska and Washington. “If

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. They can also provide education around self-care techniques to help individuals manage their own health and well being. For legal advice, I recommend starting with your local citizen’s advice bureau.