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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes.

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

← When to talk to children about sexual abuse. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Stop Abuse Campaign persists in its efforts to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Learn more about ACEs associated with mental health issues here.

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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Democratic candidates for governor, Senate address Iowa mental health. Chuck Grassley advocated Thursday for increased funding and access to mental health care. Moderators focused questions on workforce shortages for social workers and the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Iowa Capital Dispatch.

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

She spends her workdays between two group homes; each houses 25 vulnerable men with difficulties stemming from substance abuse. The outings they usually go on, from walks in the park to grocery trips to in-person recovery meetings are all on hold. They thrive on structure, some are recently released from prison.