By Seye Omiyefa, MSW As a clinician, I’ve had the unique opportunity to practice social work across borders, from Nigeria to Wisconsin, while navigating profound human struggles related to addiction, mental health, trauma, structural inequality, and policy...
Research underscores the significance of acknowledging and respecting an individual’s faith and values
By Dr. Kris Nugent, Ph.D. LCSW Missouri Baptist University Associate Professor Introduction Adoption is often portrayed as a journey of connection, healing, and new beginnings. However, the complexities inherent in adoptive families are profound, affecting both...
By April Ferguson, LCSW-C As we wrap up mental awareness health month, NASW acknowledges the school social workers role in supporting mental health in the school system. School social workers provide prevention and early intervention services that promote student...
The platform takes viewers on episodic adventures in the field of social work By Faye Beard On TikTok, social workers are giving the cyberworld a glimpse of a day in their fascinating lives. Posting witty memes, valuable resources, and digital therapy tips, the...
Check out these spots during the 2025 NASW National Conference
NASW Press invites you to decide before you buy! Faculty affiliated with a US university or college can place an order for books that they are considering adopting for the classroom. You will have 90 days to make a decision. Visit the NASW Press website to learn more...
The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more...
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By Maren Dale Divorce is far more than a legal event—it’s an upheaval that reshapes the lives of everyone involved. For children of divorcing parents, it can bring feelings of confusion, loss and even self-blame as their family dynamic shifts in ways they cannot...
By Jaimie Seaton In his Jan. 20 inaugural address for his second term, President Donald J. Trump said, "I will send troops to the southern border to repel the disastrous invasion of our country.” Within hours of taking the oath of office, Trump declared that migrant...
By Sue Coyle At 13, eighth-grader Melissa* is no stranger to lockdown drills—drills where students and staff practice what they would do if an active shooter was on campus. She says the drills occur monthly, more frequently at the beginning of the school year, and are...
Mental Health in Arizona is Under ThreatSB 1656 would allow the Director of the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BBHE) to also oversee massage therapy — a completely unrelated profession. This unprecedented move could: Delay mental health licensure Jeopardize...
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NASW part of amicus brief that supports rights of parents in same-sex marriages
Despite legal victory, Louisiana has appealed ruling by Fifth Court of Appeals