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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Department of Labor Launches Campaign Promoting Mental Health Support in Workplaces.

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Locking the Door? The Social Work Licensing Exam

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Cassandra Walker , LCSW. Last summer, the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) — the organization that administers social work licensing exams nationwide — released its exam pass rate analysis inclusive of the race and age of exam takers. They specialize in the intersections of trauma, identity and mental wellness.

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Social Emotional Learning Model Prioritizes Critical Components for Student Mental Health

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Pace Social workers and teachers need cultural competencies to help end the school-to-prison pipeline for students of color, says Shawntelle L. Fisher, MSW, MDiv, LCSW. Culturally responsive practices in classrooms recognize the cultural wealth, knowledge and skills diverse students contribute to schools.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

As America faces a mental health crisis, the need for suicide prevention services is more imperative than ever. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States.

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Public Library Social Work - Elissa Hardy, LCSW

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Episode 16 Guest: Elissa Hardy, LCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. Elissa details the evolution of library social work and how social workers and peer navigators work with librarians to serve diverse populations across twenty-six total locations. Episode 16 Guest: Elissa Hardy, LCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW.

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Board Member’s Career Trajectory Changed During Internship

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However, his experiences as a clinical social work intern opened his eyes to the impacts of severe mental illness, as well as the intersecting issues of mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, incarceration, and racism. This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I

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Social Work Advocates Feb–Mar 2023: Ethical Challenges Amid Changing Political Landscape

Social Work Blog

Top stories include: Ethical Challenges: Profession Prepares to Protect Social Workers Amid Changing Political Landscape Social workers across the nation are facing ethical dilemmas as state legislatures enact laws that conflict with NASW’s Code of Ethics, particularly laws related to abortion access and gender identity.