It’s time to thank the entertainment industry and mental health consumers once again for giving a voice to people with mental health problems. The Voice Awards honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of people with mental illnesses into film and television productions, as well as mental health consumer leaders for their contributions in reducing stigma and discrimination. If... 

When there is no ho-ho-ho Portsmouth Herald News – Portsmouth, NH Knight and Janet Stitt, a licensed clinical social worker in York, are running a support group called “‘Tis the Season or Not” at the church. … Have yourself a little less stress this holiday — make a donation Seattle Post Intelligencer – USA This year I’ll give to the University of Washington School... 

UMB Hosts First National Conference on Adoption UMB News, MD “The University of Maryland School of Social Work is proud to have brought together a world-class collection of scholars, practitioners, and activists on … Career milestones: Retired Kodak worker finds calling in social work Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY He decided to return to school for a master’s degree in social work so he could... 

Fighting The Winter Blues WTAP-TV – Parkersburg, WV Often, they crave carbohydrates, sugars or starches, they gain weight at this time of the year,” says Dr. David Schaffer, Clinical Social Worker and … NMSU School of Social Work gets grant to map domestic violence in … Las Cruces Sun-News, NM A team of three NMSU social work students, a social worker hired by NMSU to work with the county,... 

FREE FOR NASW MEMBERS ONLY!!! VISIT http://www.naswwebed.org/ to take the course TODAY!!! The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) developed its NASW Code of Ethics in 1960. The Code is the most widely accepted and recognized standard of professional social work conduct worldwide. NASW is committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of social work practice through ethics education. NASW developed this... 

Gov. announces new program to cut college loan interest rates Chicago Sun-Times … for college students planning to enter industries such as social work, teaching, or health care, according to a release from the governor’s office. … Categorizing Social Work as Dangerous Job WHSV – Harrisonburg, VA Social workers on the front lines of the fight against child abuse and neglect could be getting... 

Below is a letter that NASW sent to the Executive Producer at Grey’s Anatomy when an incorrect statement was made about social work training and education: December 12, 2007 Ms. Shonda Rhimes Executive Producer – Grey’s Anatomy 4151 Prospect Avenue Los Angeles CA 90027 Dear Ms. Rhimes: Every day, millions of people all over the country look to television dramas to entertain them. Many take the information gleaned... 

Social Justice Pioneer and Progressive Era Advocate RememberedWashington, D.C. –The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is proud to celebrate Jane Addams Day today, December 10, 2007. This anniversary showcases the achievements of the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and a leader of the 19th and 20th century progressive movement in the United States. Jane Addams devotion to those... 

Clinical Social Workers Who Are Medicare Providers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Eastern Ohio and Downstate New York Needed For Alpha Testing Mirean Coleman, MSW, LICSW, CT Senior Policy Associate Quality Insight of Pennsylvania, a contractor for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has developed additional quality measures for clinical social workers for the optional Medicare bonus... 

Former Stamford social worker fatally beaten in North Carolina The Stamford Times – Norwalk, CT Former Norwalker Margaret Murta, 92, who was a long-time social worker at Family and Children Services in Stamford, died late Wednesday. … Romanian puts face on immigrant care issues Detroit Free Press – United States Nistorescu’s return to Romania was facilitated by Catherine Kroll, a licensed...