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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1]. Most people see improvements in their depressive symptoms with psychotherapy. Department of Health and Human Services.

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News Items – February 10, 2022

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This week, we spotlight the life and work of Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), a Social Work Pioneer! 25 letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking an exemption from the “good faith” estimates for routine mental and behavioral health services.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

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Victor Armstrong is the first chief health equity officer at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Psychotherapy after the pandemic will likely be a hybrid — part office, part telemedicine. Victor Armstrong is a member: Victor Armstrong to lead North Carolina health equity efforts. The Charlotte Observer.