article thumbnail

Episode 26 – ‘Default Depression: How we now interpret human distress as mental illness’ with Anthony Smith.

Social Work Discoveries

The rise of the biomedical approach to treatment of depression and anxiety among other mental health issues for Australians has been swift, expansive, and for many, completely all-consuming. link] (Link to Wakefield Press – Default Depression) Hello Listeners, Welcome to the Social Work Discoveries podcast.

article thumbnail

Social workers’ quality of working life continues to decline post-lockdowns, study finds

Community Care

Scores range from 7 to 35, with 18-20 indicating a possible case of anxiety or depression. This was measured using the Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale , which asks people how they have felt over the previous two weeks.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Understanding Work Stress Leave in Australia

Psychological Health Care

For specific information about your work situation, consult your company documents and leave requirements, human resources, a union representative or an employment law professional. If left unaddressed, workplace stress can escalate and lead to more serious mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety disorders.

article thumbnail

Workplace Bullying

Prosper Health Collective

It may lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression, decreased job satisfaction, and even physical health issues. Talk ing to Human Resources ( HR): If you feel comfortable, discuss the issue with someone in your organization’s HR department. What are the possible impact s of workplace bullying?

article thumbnail

Farewell Dr. Douglas Graham Glasgow

Beyond Advocacy

The nation was experiencing a period of prosperity at the time of his birth that would soon turn into despair when Wall Street crashed in October and ushered in the Great Depression. Black Americans suffered severely during the Depression, with 25 percent unemployment compared to 15 percent for white Americans.

article thumbnail

A Helpful Guide to KVC’s Mental Health and Child Welfare Services in Kansas and Missouri

KVC

By centralizing critical functions like Accounting and Human Resources, KVC’s local teams can focus on their core competencies such as social work, therapy and inpatient children’s psychiatric treatment. KVC Hospitals – Children’s Psychiatric Treatment.

article thumbnail

Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You could consider applying your skill set towards managerial positions, such as human resources and personnel management, or even pursue a career in marketing and advertising. Careers in academia, research, counselling, human resources, marketing and advertising are all possibilities with a psychology degree.