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Experts say prevention key for healthy development
WebPrevention First. “As a society, we’ve actively responded to these grand challenges,” said Kimberly Bender, professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, where she is associate dean for doctoral education. She is co-chair of the Grand Challenge workforce development group. “Ours is about preventing problems
Actived: Just Now
NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health
WebMay 6, 2022. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), each year 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youths ages 6-17 deal with
Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s New for 2022 and How You …
WebMedicare Advantage Costs in 2022. CMS has projected that the average monthly premium for Medicare Advantage plans will be $19 per month in 2022. Moreover, the CMS Part D fact sheets include facts about the Medicare Advantage landscape (availability of plans and average premium costs) for each state and for the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Evidence-Based Assessment Tools for Common Mental Health …
WebThe most recent issue of the journal Children & Schools, co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, is a themed issue on assessment tools for school social workers.. Evidence-based assessment, which requires the use of reliable and valid measurement tools, is an essential component of many services that school social …
Formal and informal neighborhood social organization: Which …
WebResidential neighborhoods have an effect on residents’ health, according to increasing research in health and social sciences. Neighborhood structural characteristics are consistently associated with individual health outcomes.
Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency …
WebSocial Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. When the National 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline goes into effect July 16, 2022, it will probably be the most significant public policy initiative impacting behavioral healthcare since the Medicaid expansion.
Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving
WebThanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers has increased by 100 percent since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark for the first time.
Work to close health gap continues amid doubt Social Work Blog
WebBy Alison Laurio, News contributor . A year ago Heidi L. Allen’s sister died. “She lived in Idaho, which did not expand Medicaid under the ACA” (Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare), said Allen, an associate professor of social work at Columbia University in New York whose focus is low-income, uninsured adults.
Progress on advancing the Improving Access to Mental Health Act
WebImproving Access to Mental Health Act (H.R 2035/ S. 870). The Senate Finance Committee (SFC) released its mental health workforce discussion draft component of its mental health legislative package (read a summary).We are pleased to report two of three provisions of the Improving Access to Mental Health Act are included in section 12 …
Men’s Mental Health: A Call to Social Workers
WebTo address this issue, Kevin Shafer, PhD, and Douglas Wendt have written an article in a recent issue of Social Work calling for more attention and research to be directed at men’s mental health issues. Noting that the relationship between gender and mental health is complex, the authors discuss which mental health issues tend to be more
Ethical Issues in Integrated Health Care: Implications for Social
WebIn a recent issue of the journal Health & Social Work, published by NASW Press, an article by Frederic G. Reamer, PhD, identifies and discusses the ethical issues facing social workers in integrated health care settings, especially related to informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, boundaries, dual relationships, and conflicts of interest.
How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked …
WebAs the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers, social workers are uniquely positioned to help clients make significant positive changes in their health and well-being by taking time to talk with them about their drinking. These conversations can have a major impact. In a 2021 study, 83 percent of healthcare …
NASW National Committee on Women’s Issues Denounces …
WebNASW’s National Committee on Women’s Issues (NCOWI) remains firm in its support of an individual’s rights over their reproductive health. NCOWI denounces efforts in numerous states to restrict access to reproductive health services and undermine rights protected under Roe v.Wade, particularly in Texas and Mississippi, whose efforts to …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Social Work Blog
WebMay 25, 2021. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is proud to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month and seeks to acknowledge the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Social workers are committed to bringing awareness and combating mental health stigma through support, education, and advocacy.
Couples coping with stroke across the life span Social Work Blog
WebCouples coping with stroke across the life span. Aug 10, 2015. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, and has been estimated to affect four out of five families. The aftermath of stroke can devastate both survivors and their spouses. Survivors of stroke often come to rely on informal caregivers, such as partners
14 Years of Obamacare Social Work Blog
Web14 Years of Obamacare. Mar 20, 2024. This Saturday, March 23 rd marks the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Commonly referred to as Obamacare, this is a moment to reflect on the deep impact this revolutionary legislation has had on the healthcare landscape in the United States. When it was enacted in 2010, the ACA’s aim was
NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening …
WebBy Denise Johnson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life.
NASW Endorses Complex Care Core Competencies Social Work …
WebApr 1, 2021. By Carrie Dorn, MPA, LMSW. and Rebecca Koppel, MSW, MPH. NASW is proud to endorse the Core Competencies for Frontline Complex Care Providers created by the National Center for Complex Health & Social Needs. The Competencies were developed by a working group of diverse members with expertise in providing complex …
Did You Know Burnout is Real
WebSocial workers must remember that to be the best that you can be for your client, you must be the best you can be for yourself. A reformed burned out social worker, Harleny Vasquez is a Career Mindset Coach for Burned Out Social Workers. Reach her at [email protected] and across the social web on Facebook, Instagram and …
A Hidden Hero Social Work Blog
Web“Social workers are responsible for social security,” I often heard. In NASW’s focus on social work reinvestment, we have invoked the name of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a Presidential cabinet and as United States Secretary of Labor.
Congressional Social Work Caucus Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
WebOn Tuesday evening, members of the Congressional Social Work Caucus (CSWC) came together for a reception hosted in the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn House Office building. This event featured CSWC chair Rep. Edolphus ‘Ed’ Towns (New York-10) who emphasized the key role of the CSWC and the importance of supporting the Dorothy I. …
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