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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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News Items – July 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The athlete and activist shared her experience of navigating two distinct cultures, and the dangers of neglect and exclusion on the lives of diverse students. June is PTSD Awareness Month. She specializes in treating trauma and PTSD. She will succeed Mildred β€œMit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. MyFox28Columbus. PsychCentral.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

With aspirations of receiving my LCSW following my degree, the opportunities I was able to have in this placement allow for me to have a better overall understanding of the importance of clinical work. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.