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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. Healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of the ways that military experiences and culture can affect the health and well-being of veterans. One study found that 30% of suicides among military personnel could be attributed to substance use.

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Thank You - Thank You - Thank You. Expressing Gratitude

American Board of Clinical Social Work

In 2020, at the end of my pandemic response mission for the military, I, along with my fellow service members, were compelled to conduct health screening interviews. Our specific mission was to facilitate electronic communication between hospitalized patients and loved ones in the height of New York City’s Covid-19 experience.

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News Items – October 14, 2021

Social Workers Speak

A lack of communication about the rules, or payments being even one penny off, are among the reasons thousands of social workers, teachers, military members, and government employees say they were rejected for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

While some people think of PTSD as a disorder that affects only military veterans, PTSD can affect anyone after witnessing or living through a traumatic event, such as abuse, a natural disaster, or being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Be respectful of your loved one with PTSD. In any case, always put safety first. Stay Active.

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Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Nita Tewari

Society of Clinical Psychology

However, we must be aware of who are the beneficiaries of tech use given varied levels of knowledge, comfort levels in using technology and individual communication preferences in seeking support and learning. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also an emerging area in therapeutic technology.

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News Items – December 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The number of social workers continued to rise at the close of World War II to serve military veterans. ” Setting boundaries and communicating them will make things smoother, according to Ehrichs. Globe Echo. By 1929, there were 10 universities offering education in the field of social work.

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Parental Military Deployment and Children: What Have We Learned from More than a Decade of War?

Society of Clinical Psychology

A common saying in the military is that when one person joins the whole family serves. For many military families, geographic relocations, disrupted family routines, financial hardships, and fear of losing a loved one became a way of life. Alfano & Simon Lau, Department of Psychology, University of Houston. 2008; Chandra et al.,