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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

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By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. Spreading awareness is a way to combat the stigma associated with mental health. Department of Health and Human Services.

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News Items – August 18, 2022

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Audio] Some 2,000 mental health care clinicians in California are on strike. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Almost 2,000 mental health care workers have walked off the job in California. Joel Bobby is a member: Coloring is good for your health. Mayo Clinic Health System. What is your best-selling product/service?

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News Items – February 10, 2022

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This week, we spotlight the life and work of Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), a Social Work Pioneer! The State of Mental Health: Advocates Say Connecticut Needs a New Prescription. Mental health is a person-powered field. Yeshiva University.

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News Items – November 18, 2021

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Charles Palmer was a member: Charles Palmer, who led Iowa Department of Human Services for 16 years, dies at age 82. Charles “Chuck” Palmer, who was director of Iowa’s Department of Human Services for 16 years, died Sunday. Micki Grimland is a licensed clinical social worker with Southwest Psychotherapy and Associates.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

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Victor Armstrong is a member: Victor Armstrong to lead North Carolina health equity efforts. Victor Armstrong is the first chief health equity officer at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Psychotherapy after the pandemic will likely be a hybrid — part office, part telemedicine.

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News Items – April 13, 2023

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Due to an increase in awareness around mental health, postpartum awareness and support has been growing. Patty DeVost is a member of NASW-FL: Patty’s Place connecting youth and young adults to mental health services in SWFL abc-7.com Since then, times have changed.

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News Items – April 13, 2023

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Due to an increase in awareness around mental health, postpartum awareness and support has been growing. Patty DeVost is a member of NASW-FL: Patty’s Place connecting youth and young adults to mental health services in SWFL abc-7.com Since then, times have changed.