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University of Iowa National Social Work Poetry Contest: Spring 2024 Winning Poems

The New Social Worker

The contest is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work. As in previous years, The New Social Worker is pleased to present the winning poems of the National Social Work Poetry Contest. Congratulations to the Spring 2024 winners!

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Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right — What Does That Mean?

Nnatasha Tracy

World Mental Health Day 2023 has been given the theme by the World Health Organization (WHO): mental health is a universal human right. The idea that mental health is a universal human right means one thing to the WHO, but it means something a little bit more to me. I couldn't agree more. But what does this mean?

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Establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative at Monmouth University

International Federation of Social Workers

RHEINFELDEN, Switzerland (December 10, 2021) — The International Federation of Social Workers announces the establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative at Monmouth University in the School of Social Work.

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NASW Maryland Chapter statement on Morgan State University mass shooting

Social Work Blog

We woke up this morning to heartbreaking news of yet another mass shooting, this time at our very own Morgan State University (MSU). For MSU students in need of assistance, the University Counseling Center is available to provide support by calling 443-885-3130 or online via UWill Counseling Services.

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NASW, University of Michigan White House field placement paper explores macro policy practice and political social work

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and University of Michigan have released a paper, The White House as a Field Placement Reflections on the Past and a Future for Policy and Political Practice , that features a speech by social worker and White House Fellow Harold Richman.

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Fostering Collective Growth for Social Workers: Highlights from the International Social Work Week 2024 at HAN University

International Federation of Social Workers

HAN University hosted International Social Work Week 2024, providing an enriching platform for students to collaborate, learn and develop with colleagues from different countries. The overarching objective was to cultivate […]

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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW

Swhelper

. – Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6.