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Community-based Approaches to Health Education and Promotion

WEBCommunity-based programs offer invaluable health and wellness information outside of traditional health care settings. They tackle everything from …

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What Are the Most Essential Social Work Skills

WEB2. Communication Skills. The best social workers are adept at both written and oral communication. They can clearly explain to clients what their concerns are, or …

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How to Become a Health Care Social Worker

WEBAn important step when considering how to become a health care social worker is to earn a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree from an accredited …

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The Role of Social Workers in Children’s Behavioral Health

WEBSocial workers are instrumental in supporting vulnerable people of all ages — including children. Like adults, children can experience a range of social, emotional …

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Climate Change and Mental Health: The Role of Social Workers

WEBThe primary mission of social work is to help people enhance their well-being and meet their basic needs, including physical and mental health care. In the context of …

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The Benefits of Telehealth Social Work

WEBTelehealth technology offers flexibility: Participants can meet anytime. They don’t need to plan their commuting time to and from the session or find a caretaker for a …

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The Growing Importance of the Clinical Social Worker

WEBTrained to evaluate, diagnose and treat mental illness and behavioral issues, clinical social workers can address critical needs and help fill gaps in mental health …

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How to Become a Mental Health Social Worker

WEB1. Earn Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. The first step in becoming a mental health social worker involves earning undergraduate and graduate degrees. The typical …

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History of Mental Health Access for Veterans

WEBHistory of Mental Health Access for Veterans. November 9, 2022. “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers” is a quote often attributed to Argentinian writer and …

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How to Perform a Social Work Needs Assessment

WEBStep 1: Define Goals and Scope. The first step of a community needs assessment is to determine its purpose and scope. This can range from identifying …

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How to Become a Substance Use Social Worker VCU Online

WEBSocial workers who want to provide clinical care to people with substance use disorders can become licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), which requires a …

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Self-Care for Social Workers: Tips and Strategies

WEBDeep breathing. One of the simpler self-care strategies for social workers, deep breathing exercises can produce feelings of calm. Deep breathing techniques — …

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What Is Reproductive Justice

WEBReproductive justice is an interdisciplinary framework of principles and values designed to answer these and many other questions related to reproductive issues. …

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Case Management vs. Social Work: What’s the Difference

WEBFor one, the level of contact with clients differs. Case managers tend to facilitate the delivery of services, coordinating the steps in those processes from start to …

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Understanding Social Welfare Policy

WEBSocial welfare policy refers to government programs that help ensure the health of a society and those who live in it. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, …

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Social Work and Mental Health: Addressing Gun Violence Trauma

WEBGun violence remains a critical issue in the United States, substantially impacting public health and safety across the country. As of early December, the Gun …

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Facts About Homelessness in America

WEBFamily houselessness was on the decline in the United States from 2012 to 2022, but that changed in 2023 due to factors such as a decrease in affordable housing, …

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