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Social Workers Set Sights on Preventing Gun Violence

Beyond Advocacy

Crown School Dean Deborah Gorman-Smith was on hand to welcome attendees and served as chief host along with Catherine Sanders, the Crown School’s Chief of Staff, who assisted with the coordination of the event. Of the 42,654 people who die each year, 16,651 are murdered, and 24,569 commit suicide.

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Assistance to Ukrainian psychologists

Society of Clinical Psychology

Section 7 of the Society of Clinical Psychology has become involved in providing assistance to Ukrainian psychologists regarding the management of the current mental health crisis in Ukraine. Suicidality. The post Assistance to Ukrainian psychologists first appeared on Society of Clinical Psychology. Bereavement.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Chang’s primary research interests are centered around the implementation and dissemination of cognitive-behavioral interventions for suicide prevention, psychosis, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses, as well as Asian American mental health. Chang, PhD first appeared on Society of Clinical Psychology.

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“A Liminal Moment in Social Work”: Access NASW’s Social Work Journal Online

Social Work Blog

Reimagining Suicide Prevention as a Social Justice Issue: Getting Back to Social Work’s Roots Suicide is a leading cause of death overall, and among people ages 10 to 34 it is the second leading cause of death. Instead, where it says NASW Press, click “Sign in via society site.” At the very top right, Click “Sign In.”

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Office of Research and Scholarship Update – Winter 2022

University of Connecticut

Perspective: Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship Researchers at the UConn School of Social Work continue to leverage partnerships with state agencies to confront some of the most critical issues facing our society today. In each of the 14 cases, “what motivates these groups is a vision for a better society,” Simmons notes.

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Does Anyone Care? Shocking Barriers Killing Our Mental Health

Stop Abuse Campaign

← Thoughts on suicide prevention from a survivor. So many people in our society struggle with mental health issues, yet it may feel impossible to ask for help and actually get it. The lack of funding and making mental health care accessible has terrible consequences for our society. Does anyone care? .

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Celebrate Social Work Month with NASW Press: 20% Off Books and eBooks!

Social Work Blog

She has also expanded on the attendant syndromes, or “wake-up calls,” that tell us burnout is imminent and shows us how moral distress and injury negatively affect all those who are devoted to a just and ethical society. __.