Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

These provisions are outlined below and cover a number of areas, including but not limited to telehealth, the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and reimbursement. Telehealth. NASW supports CMS’ proposal to extend several of the telehealth flexibilities which were implemented early in the pandemic.

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

The impact of COVID-19 on behavioral health While Americans dealt with the effects of these dramatic developments, 40% of adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use in late June 2020, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Telehealth supports their privacy concerns as well.

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2024

Lean further into telehealth Telehealth offers many benefits to organizations, providers, and persons served. Some temporary regulatory measures that made telehealth adoption easier during the pandemic have now faded away. Free mental health care can be exchanged between community agencies in far-flung counties.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Telehealth. Before the public health emergency (PHE), Medicare telehealth coverage was limited. The PHE brought a steep decline in the use of in-person services creating significant concerns about health equity and access to care. As a result, CMS temporarily expanded telehealth coverage under the PFS.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Biography I had my first mental illness episode with psychosis symptoms when I was 20 years old in 1982. I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I found I had excellent abilities to help members with their mental illness/mental health issues.

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Relias

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit American shores in early 2020, mental health experts have worried about its potential effects on those they serve — and with good reason. Measures like social distancing necessary to preserve our physical health took a toll on our mental well-being.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Gratifyingly, two of the top three topics that survey respondents found most helpful were on target with the purpose and mission of Social Work Responds : COVID-19 health and safety and racial equity. Mental health was the third topic of greatest help. April 10 – Reinforcing the Essential Nature of Social Work.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Such services include but are not limited to preventative services, behavioral health integration services, and chronic care management. The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. CMS is proposing several policy changes to Medicare telehealth services. Behavioral Health.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 22, 2023

Fortune What’s more, there’s a role for technology in providing access to treatment—particularly the use of telehealth services via Zoom or other video platforms, Mirean Coleman, clinical director at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) , tells Fortune.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 15, 2017

You have probably heard it a million times – there is a technology revolution and mental health services are not exempt. In both research and the private sector there is much buzz about the potential of technology to transform mental health service delivery (Jones, 2014; Kazdin & Blasé, 2011). Discussion Questions.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

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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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 550 million readers in January 2022, thanks partly to coverage of an Ohio feeding program that won an NASW Ohio State Chapter Award and coverage of a mental health crisis in New Jersey. The article reached a potential 65 million readers.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 29, 2022

Data has helped Christine track mental health and suicide risk throughout the pandemic - and like so much to do with COVID, the results are complex. The percentage of respondents seeking mental health care but unable to access it also rose slightly, to 12%.". Now, it's over 26%."

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

March 27 – COVID-19 Telehealth: Providing Mental Health Support Safely, Ethically and Competently. April 10 – Reinforcing the Essential Nature of Social Work. April 3 – Balancing “Essential” with Safe and Ethical. March 20 – Social Work in this Unprecedented Time.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mental health and suicide Suicide within the AI/AN population has become an epidemic, with suicide rates increasing by 20% between 2015 and 2020, compared with a less than 1% increase of suicides occurring throughout the overall U.S. population.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 19, 2021

Without full reimbursements, advocates warn future of telehealth in Maine at risk. We’re concerned mental-health providers will not be able to afford to provide telehealth services to their clients,” said Stanley. “If In her role as a social worker at Horizon Health, Barrett recently helped facilitate a COVID grief group.

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Creative Play Therapist

JULY 18, 2023

Hopscotch Kids Games – Why child therapists are loving this NEW mental health games app for kids Technology is allowing innovative clinicians the opportunity to create new pathways for people to learn, practice, and interact with behavioral health materials – all while having fun! Download and start playing for FREE today!

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Relias

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Specifically, they state that, “as society continues to become more and more culturally diverse, mental health providers must continually engage in ongoing self-assessment related to knowledge, skills and abilities to provide culturally responsive care” 2. Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g., Familial Units.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 25, 2023

Olivia Knox is policy coordinator for NASW-NYS: Money to fight mental health crisis coming: Will it help? Finger Lakes One Along with $60 million to improve youth mental health services, the budget includes $1 billion to grow the state’s capacity for inpatient psychiatric treatment.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 25, 2023

Olivia Knox is policy coordinator for NASW-NYS: Money to fight mental health crisis coming: Will it help? Finger Lakes One Along with $60 million to improve youth mental health services, the budget includes $1 billion to grow the state’s capacity for inpatient psychiatric treatment.

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Social Workers highlight importance of telehealth coverage. Lynn Stanley, interim executive director of the National Association of Social Workers Maine chapter , said when a company offers self-insured health plans, the employer sets the rules. Everyday Health. The Conway Daily Sun. The way the U.S.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

At our NASW Capitol Hill Day, we found that every single legislative staff member, both Democrat and Republican, recognizes mental health and wellness as a priority issue. They were particularly aware of the importance of telehealth for clients and social workers. The Improving Access to Mental Health Act ( S.

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Social Workers Speak

APRIL 8, 2022

Melissa Webb is a member: 40 Under 40: Melissa Webb, LCSW, Clinical Director, Red Rock Psychological Health. Melissa Webb is on a mission to treat, educate and destigmatize a broad spectrum of mental health disorders , with an emphasis on sexual health and sexual abuse. Las Vegas Sun. The Daily Iberian (LA). “I

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 12, 2021

Lynn Stanley is executive director of NASW-ME: Social Worker: Telehealth Reimbursement Parity Critical for Future. “We’re concerned mental-health providers will not be able to afford to provide telehealth services to their clients,” said Stanley. Here’s what mental health experts say.

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Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 17, 2022

Fortunately, researchers have found evidence suggesting telehealth treatment is equally effective for patient retention and treatment satisfaction. More and more substance use treatment facilities are starting to offer telehealth services, with an almost 30% increase between 2017 and 2020.

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Relias

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And though the status of certain telehealth services components (like reimbursement and interstate restrictions) remains unclear after the temporary public health emergency declaration status expires, they continue to be immensely popular among many patients.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 9, 2022

David Ige to veto a bill that could restrict telehealth appointments for mental health services. The item reached a potential three million readers. The NASW Hawaii Chapter was cited as being part of a coalition urging Gov. The Star Advertiser article (subscription only) reached a potential million subscribers.

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Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

Oftentimes, many are feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to the task at hand, as they worry about their own health, the health of their families, and the health of their patients. A recent review analyzed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers.

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Beautiful Voyager

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Learn more about this approach to mental health that’s skyrocketed in popularity over the last few months The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of layoffs and furloughs across industries, as well as a number of other stress-inducing difficulties. Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel.

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Blurt It Out

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Two key points when approaching assistance with anxiety are: Mental health services focused on non-pharmacy interventions should be considered first and can be very effective. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been updated to its fifth edition (referred to as DSM-5). Excessive worry or fear.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 2, 2023

Chris McLaughlin is executive director of NASW-ME: Social Work Breaks Barriers Telehealth Certification Institute Every year, the month of March is recognized as Social Work Month. Although we’re producing a lot of social workers for mental health and substance use services, the demand is so high that we’re not able to meet that demand.”

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Stephen Wanczyk-Karp is executive director of NASW-CT: Ways to address the pandemic’s impact on children’s behavioral health. Covid-19 has brought on a behavioral health tsunami , a crisis in the brewing even before the pandemic. The effects on children’s health and mental health will be long-term.

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Justin Perry is a member of NASW-NC: Push for more mental health services in Black and minority communities. Worrying about health, the emotional impact of your cancer on your family, financial costs of treatment, and whether your life will be shortened are all very common concerns among individuals with cancer.”. Dentistry IQ.

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Laura Gomez-Horton is a member of NASW-TX: Travis County commissioners approve contracts for behavioral health services. The YWCA will provide mental health services, such as talk therapy, yoga therapy, somatic experiencing therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing—a type of psychotherapy used to treat PTSD. .

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 2, 2023

Chris McLaughlin is executive director of NASW-ME: Social Work Breaks Barriers Telehealth Certification Institute Every year, the month of March is recognized as Social Work Month. Although we’re producing a lot of social workers for mental health and substance use services, the demand is so high that we’re not able to meet that demand.”

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