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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

of American youth who identify as more than one race), have severe depression — this comes to 2.5 Even more youth (15%) went through a major depressive episode in the past year. Through these services, crisis intervention and prevention efforts across the country could see a serious boost. According to this study, 10.6%

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

. “Much like there is social reckoning happening in our country that I think the pandemic has highlighted, the pandemic in Cuba is highlighting decades of human rights abuses that have been perpetrated by the government,” Lawrence said. Kylee Jones is a member: Depression in Indigenous Communities: Cultural Understanding Matters.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Identifying Risk and Protective Factors : Risk Factors : Social workers identify potential risk factors that may impact the individual’s well-being, such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or exposure to trauma. You may also provide direct services, such as counselling or case management, to clients or their families.