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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. June 7, 2022.

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Members in the News – September 12, 2023

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Ryan Estes is a member of NASW-NC: [Video] 988 lifeline signs installed around Wrightsville Beach to spread awareness of mental health resource WECT Ryan Estes, LCSW, LCAS, CCS , on 988: “It’s a moment to really tackle stigma and to take time to be more intentional with outreach to the community to draw awareness.

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News Items – October 14, 2021

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Nealy, BA, MDiv, LCSW, PhD , died peacefully at his home in West Hartford, Connecticut after a difficult 18-month journey with cancer. Jasmine McLaughlin is a member: World Mental Health Day shines spotlight on mental health conversations. Elijah Nealy was a member: Elijah Nealy Obituary. The New York Times.

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NASW Member Voices: Eclectics, Rise Up!

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Appleton, LCSW I am noticing a curious trend in the mental health field. Lorrie Appleton, LCSW My initial thought was humorous. Suicide is robbing us of so many loved ones and our system which is plagued by a shortage of mental health services. By Lorrie R. A client was referred to me by a colleague.

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News Item – July 15, 2021

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Young people are different now, said Wilkerson, 34, who is a social worker with NAMI Wake County, a mental health association. Dawn Rochelle is a member: One Place partners up to expand mental health services for local child abuse victims. She’s a licensed clinical social worker and a military spouse herself.

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News Items – December 1, 2022

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As relationship therapist Ken Page, LCSW , explains, with an ambivalent resistant attachment style, children become upset and/or emotional when their caregiver isn’t present, including feeling intense anger or anxiety. Sean Barnett, LCSW , is a therapist who has used psychedelic integration with his patients. Therapists Explain.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

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As LCSW and holistic psychotherapist Alison Stone notes, it may be difficult to truly savor and enjoy your coffee if you’re slugging it down while “doing a million things and running out the door.” Dan Scholz is a member: [Video] Youth today are facing significant challenges for their mental and emotional health.