The world’s first “molecular disease,” sickle cell disease (SCD) has captivated the medical community’s attention as a multisystem blood disorder linked to abnormalities in one molecule: hemoglobin. While the molecular model of SCD has led to advances in medical...
Sickle cell disease is frequently contested as a disability. So opportunities to support people with sickle cell disease escape many healthcare providers.
The April – May 2023 issue of the magazine Social Work Advocates is now available online.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised the alarm over a loneliness epidemic in the United States, calling it a public health crisis. He declared that loneliness increases the risk of early death to levels comparable to daily smoking.
Poverty continues to be a significant public health crisis across the United States, and its impact is particularly prevalent among school-aged youth and their families. Many K–12 educators do not fully understand the realities associated with living in poverty. Such...
NASW members can access the Social Work journal, published by NASW Press, online as a member benefit. The contents for the April 2023 issue include: Editorial: A Liminal Moment in Social Work Liminal moments are times of transition, specifically the time when it is...
The February – March 2023 issue of Social Work Advocates is out now. Click here to log-in and see the online flipbook. Top stories include: Ethical Challenges: Profession Prepares to Protect Social Workers Amid Changing Political Landscape Social workers across the...
Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black young adults (ages 18 to 29) in the United States. Additionally, some Black young adults who have had encounters, directly or indirectly, with police may experience “police contact anxiety” (PCA)...