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What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment

Gateway Foundation

Fortunately, researchers have found evidence suggesting telehealth treatment is equally effective for patient retention and treatment satisfaction. More and more substance use treatment facilities are starting to offer telehealth services, with an almost 30% increase between 2017 and 2020. Virtual Addiction Rehab — Your Next Steps.

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News Items – March 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Chris McLaughlin is executive director of NASW-ME: Social Work Breaks Barriers Telehealth Certification Institute Every year, the month of March is recognized as Social Work Month. Confidentiality is something that our profession makes as a core principle,” said Wanczyk-Karp. The process is “definitely based on age,” she said.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Contracted mental health counselors will confidentially speak with soldiers and their spouses about their concerns and offer targeted information that can help deal with difficult situations. This resource was created by Veteran Affairs’ National Center for PTSD and Department of Defense’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Providers and communities may need to investigate or create new ways to treat patients, such as through telehealth options. In locations where resources are not available, we have a bigger problem to solve.

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News Items – March 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Chris McLaughlin is executive director of NASW-ME: Social Work Breaks Barriers Telehealth Certification Institute Every year, the month of March is recognized as Social Work Month. Confidentiality is something that our profession makes as a core principle,” said Wanczyk-Karp. The process is “definitely based on age,” she said.

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Ten Ways COVID-19 Created the Perfect Storm for Social Worker Burnout (and why I still have hope)

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Even a vague reference to a client’s trauma might show up in the news and exploit confidentiality. They are experiencing new ethical challenges , including maintaining clients’ privacy and confidentiality as they work from home. Almost all social work curriculums are absent a course on telehealth.