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A testament to the vital role of social work in societies: Former IFSW President David Jones receives honorary doctorate

International Federation of Social Workers

On 22 November 2023, the University of London celebrated its esteemed Foundation Day, a tradition that had been part of the university’s history since 1903. On this day, outstanding individuals […]

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Lack of beds, doctors and transport increasing risks for those in mental health crisis, warn AMHP heads

Community Care

Shortages of mental health beds, doctors and transport are leading to severe delays in Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) assessments that are increasing risks to people and their families. In some areas, this was because AMHPs and doctors were not permitted to look for a bed until they had completed the assessment.

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Professor Cristina Wilson Elected to GADE Board of Directors

University of Connecticut

The UConn School of Social Work (SSW) is proud to announce that Professor Cristina Mogro-Wilson was elected to the board of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE). Wilson, an at-large board member, will join the current board in supporting GADE’s mission to promote excellence and equity in social work doctoral education.

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Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker: Difference?

Gary Direnfeld

They are medical doctors with this additional training. The social worker looks at the problem of the individual in a broader context, such as one’s relationship, family, community, society. Rarely does the modern day psychiatrist provide direct and ongoing counseling.

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Manuscript Submission : The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Women’s Health and Well-Being

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Please click the following link: YES – I would like to participate: research-topic-management-app.frontiersin.org/manage/… Special Topic Editors: Denise Burnette, PhD Samuel S.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: What Happens The Day Someone Is Sectioned For Anorexia?

MQ Mental Health

Every week I’d visit my very nice, very handsome local doctor to have my bloods taken, my blood pressure and heart rate measured and have a very nice chat about my condition. However, walking into the doctor’s office that day, I realised something was different. This wasn’t unusual, I’d been seeing the GP for a few months now.

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Paid Social Work Internships Part 2 FED UP - Beth Wagner, Claire Mancuso, Natalia Norzagaray & Parham Daghighi

Doin' The Work

The University of Houston has a phenomenal social work program that offers face-to-face master's and doctorate degrees, as well as an online and hybrid MSW. We also draw connections to issues of equity in the larger social work profession and how social work is devalued in society. Go to [link] to learn more and register.

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