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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Social workers have a strong educational foundation, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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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. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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“Maybe we're just too damn intrusive": Tracing the take-the-child-and-run mentality that has endangered Massachusetts children for more than a century

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

First, in more than two-thirds of all Massachusetts cases, no substance abuse of any kind is even alleged. Second, all substance use isn’t opioids. There is no breakdown of how often the substance at issue is one that is now legal in Massachusetts: marijuana. That, too, fails for several reasons.

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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.

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

Individuals who experience or witness adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as domestic violence , parental separation/divorce , or childhood neglect or abuse can face long-term consequences, predisposed to developing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety , and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery.