My Brains Not Broken

MAY 4, 2023

Every year during Mental Health Awareness Month , I find statistics and data that help show the state of mental health in the United States. Mental illness and mental health challenges are extremely prevalent in today’s world, and diving into the data is one of the clearest ways to show that. The more we can rely on the numbers, the sooner we can stop relying on assumptions and anecdotal evidence to talk about mental health.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 2, 2023

We are delighted to inform all members of IASSW that we have reached an agreement with Department of Applied Social Sciences [APSS], Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to provide an Online Learning Platform for Global Standards for Social Work Education for a period of three years. With the support from APSS, we are very sure that this will effectively promote academic excellence and strengthen academic exchange in the area of social work education around the globe.

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Community Care

MAY 3, 2023

A scheme to provide school designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) with supervision from social workers has had no impact on measured outcomes, research has revealed. The programme did not lead to more appropriate referrals from schools to children’s social care, nor did it enhance DSLs’ wellbeing, said What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care (WWEICSC), which managed the Department for Education (DfE) funded project.

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The Guardian

MAY 4, 2023

Two-year study by Nuffield Trust and LSE says successive governments failed to make social care a priority Distress and heartbreak for millions could have been avoided if the government had not missed opportunities to prepare social care for a pandemic, according to a big investigation into how the first wave of Covid hit care homes. A review of events in spring 2020, when almost 20,000 care home residents died with Covid in England and Wales, found it was the result of “letting one of our most

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Advertiser: Caseworthy

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Famcare

MAY 4, 2023

Social media presence is an important factor that is directly tied to the success of a social service agency. It enables social service agencies to spread the word about their existence, raise awareness about their initiatives, and attract more individuals to donate and volunteer with them. Therefore, boosting social media presence should always be a top priority for a social service agency.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 2, 2023

May is a special one on My Brain’s Not Broken – it’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Since 1949, May has been Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. This is a month dedicated to sharing stories and resources to raise mental health awareness. Various mental health organizations have themes and focuses for Mental Health Awareness Month.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 5, 2023

International Seminar on Indigenous Social Work Historical Development of Indigenous Social Work and Evolving Practice Models in Canada With a Focus on Social Policy and Indigenous Knowledge-Based Mental Health Approaches Co-hosted by：Association for International Social Work (AISW), Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work (JSSSW) TBC, Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Research Project No. 19K14002 Supported by: Japanese Association for Social Work Education (JASWE), Japanese Federa

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 5, 2023

Photo from left to right: Baba Aye, Luis Eugenio de Souza, Bettina Borisch and Rory Truell In Rome today at the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) global conference, […]

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Nnatasha Tracy

MAY 4, 2023

People with bipolar disorder can be successful. In fact, people with bipolar disorder can be very successful. You can, indeed, thrive with bipolar disorder. That being said, thriving and success may look different for a person with bipolar disorder than they look for others. Redefining success is something you have to do if you want to thrive with bipolar disorder.

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Community Care

MAY 3, 2023

“Resource pressures” were behind the government’s decision to shelve the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), according to the care minister. However, Helen Whately said the government remained committed to introducing the LPS to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), in an appearance yesterday before Parliament’s health and social care select committee.

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Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 1, 2023

All of us have times in life that feel particularly like a “big deal.” But, we owe it to ourselves to honor our human nature, which includes navigating life’s highs and lows while taking care of ourselves.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 5, 2023

International Social Work Research Webinar Co-hosted by: Association for International Social Work (AISW), Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work (JSSSW) TBC, Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Research Project No.

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The Guardian

APRIL 29, 2023

Staff warn vulnerable children may be harmed as they struggle to find placements after 28 homes given deadline to shut by chain One of the UK’s largest for-profit care chains has been accused of failing dozens of vulnerable children by shutting 28 residential homes, with staff warning they are struggling to find placements for all the children. Outcomes First Group, which is owned by private equity firm Stirling Square, is planning to close a string of children’s homes across the Midlands and so

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Community Care

MAY 2, 2023

Racial diversity among directors of children’s services remains low, compared with the populations they serve and the workforces they lead, a survey has revealed. Just 6% of DCSs were black or from a non-white ethnic minority as of 31 March 2023, compared with 18% of the population of England and Wales in the 2021 census and 24% of statutory children’s social workers in England, as of September 2022.

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The New Social Worker

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing a little radical acceptance of our limitations, a little embrace of our inevitable unknowing, is a fertile place from which to cultivate not only effective practice for clients, but a good and honest life for ourselves as practitioners.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 5, 2023

2023 is the Commonwealth Year of Youth and with the development of the first Commonwealth Young Carers Charter, it has the potential to be a landmark year.

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The Guardian

MAY 1, 2023

More than 7,000 such cases reported over quarter, the most in two years, and nearly one out of 10 involved staff Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Aged care providers have reported the highest number of instances of “unreasonable force” in a quarter since records began two years ago, with the sector facing accusations that they have downplayed the harm caused.

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Social Care

MAY 4, 2023

This week is Deaf Awareness Week and the experts from Cygnet Hospital Bury, who provide specialist mental health support to deaf people, have shed light on why members of the deaf community are more prone to mental health conditions and how treatment can be adapted. Clare Shard is Head of Interpreting Services for Cygnet Health Care and Victoria Hamilton is a Forensic Psychologist in Training.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy raised the alarm over a loneliness epidemic in the United States, calling it a public health crisis. He declared that loneliness increases the risk of early death to levels comparable to daily smoking. Traditionally, loneliness research has focused primarily on older adult populations. There is limited research on how loneliness and social support impact young people’s mental health and mental health services use.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 3, 2023

The 5th of May is an international day that honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

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The Guardian

MAY 2, 2023

Annie O’Neill, who visits 33 schools a term, has noticed a huge rise in problems such as eating disorders Calls for 11,000 more school nurses in UK Annie O’Neill has just finished delivering a session in which she has taught year 13 students to manage their anxious “glitter mind” with breathing exercises, CBT techniques and mindfulness. When the school nurse finishes, one of the students shyly shuffles up.

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Gateway Foundation

MAY 5, 2023

Day trading is not a form of gambling. Still, the habit can become problematic for anyone who has previously struggled with gambling addiction. Getting caught up in the emotional highs and lows of trading can cause significant stress and lead to an addictive cycle. The activity can also lead to financial losses, impacting a person’s entire livelihood.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 5, 2023

The April – May issue of the magazine Social Work Advocates is now available online. Please follow this link. Top stories include: Stories include: Improving Access to Mental Health Act Reintroduced in Congress Congress reintroduced the Improving Access to Mental Health Act this March, marking a significant first step in the bill’s legislative process.

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Relias

MAY 4, 2023

The healthcare industry faces an intense challenge when it comes to staff retention. With long hours, high levels of stress, and a shortage of qualified workers, keeping employees happy and engaged can be difficult. About 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress, burnout, and retirement according to a new study published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in April 2023.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 4, 2023

Virma Little is a member of NASW-SC: Not screening for anxiety? Costs and solutions Medical Economics In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on advancing screening recommendations for anxiety among health care providers and organizations, particularly in women’s health practices. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for anxiety in adults aged 18 to 64, including pregnant and postpartum persons.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 4, 2023

APSS and IASSW Forge a Landmark Partnership to Enhance Social Work Education with a Global Online Learning Platform The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) held a signing ceremony on 3 May 2023 to mark the beginning of a meaningful joint initiative.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 3, 2023

Associate Professor Shanna Kattari is quoted in USA Today on the recent negative attention and laws in the U.S. targeting transgender people. "All of this anti-trans rhetoric is absolutely about power and control, though some people may also hate trans people," says Kattari, "We are seeing the pendulum swing back in response to all the progress towards equity and justice that has been made over the past decade or so.

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Famcare

MAY 3, 2023

Readers of this blog from outside the professional social work community contact us from time to time and ask what they can do to help. We asked 12 social workers what they would suggest, and the consensus was: “Visit older adults in your neighborhood or residents at a local nursing home or assisted living facility and share the kindness of a personal connection.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 2, 2023

I put together this simple guide on how to ace your social work interview and social work interview questions with aspiring and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) in mind, however; I believe experienced social workers will also find it useful. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN How to Ace Your First Social Work Job Interview How often have you heard of someone not succeeding at a job interview?

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Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 2, 2023

Nearly half of all Americans will meet criteria for a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and many more experience symptoms of these conditions at different points in their lives. This month is a great reminder to check in on yourself, your friends, family, loved ones, or colleagues to see how everyone is doing. To learn more about how to treat these conditions and what kind of treatment to look for, check out our treatments resource page!

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fittingly, addressing the mental health needs of children and youth in the United States has become an issue of bipartisan concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey , 42 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 22 percent reported seriously attempting suicide in 2021.

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Relias

MAY 2, 2023

National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale served in difficult times, much like today’s nurses, who have faced incredible challenges during the past three years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has extended its recognition to include the entire month of May.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 3, 2023

Whether you’re a professional social worker, parent, guardian, teacher, or simply someone who interacts with children on a regular basis, having a basic understanding of safeguarding children and child protection is vital. In this guide, we’ll provide you with an easy-to-follow overview of the key concepts and practices involved in ensuring the safety of children.

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Famcare

MAY 2, 2023

According to recent estimates, over 600,000 American children have recently been placed in foster care. Children who have been abused, neglected, or displaced rely on American social services agencies to help them find a safe home when their families can't. This makes foster care one of the most challenging sectors for case managers. From compliance challenges to an ever-increasing workload and dealing with the most vulnerable of society, foster care agencies are an integral part of America's sa

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Prosper Health Collective

APRIL 30, 2023

In layman’s terms, most people conceptualise having OCD as being particular, methodical, a clean freak or likes certain numbers. In actual fact, OCD, which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is a debilitating condition that interferes with daily activities and causes significant distress. OCD, as its name suggests, is made up of obsessions (excessive worries or concerns) and compulsions (repetitive behaviours or thoughts to prevent obsessive fear from happening).

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