By Alison Laurio Wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui Island in August killed at least 114 people, forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, and devastated the historic resort city of Lahaina. Major news outlets on August 21 called it the “deadliest U.S....
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Hawaii Chapter Steps Up to Help After Maui Wildfires
By Alison Laurio Wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui Island in August killed at least 114 people, forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, and devastated the historic resort city of Lahaina. Major news outlets on August 21 called it the “deadliest U.S....
Stress and Depression in Ohio Social Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Buffering Role of Social Connectedness
A study found that among social workers with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, 70 percent experienced moderate/high levels of stress, and 37 percent met the criteria for clinical depressive symptoms.
Professional Boundaries Re-Visited: 3 Reasons to Pause and Self-Reflect | NASW Member Voices
When we experience the nagging, exhausted, spark-less feelings about our work, it is imperative that we consider the impact not only on ourselves, but our clients, communities, and our profession.
Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media | NASW Member Voices
Given that an estimated 84 percent of advice given on TikTok is misleading, it is essential that anyone sharing mental health-related advice has the proper credentials.
Reducing Suicide-Related Stigma through Peer-to-Peer School-Based Suicide Prevention Programming
Youth suicide rates have consistently risen over the past decade, and stigma related to mental health may create a barrier to young people seeking help. Schools are a common intercept point for mental health and suicide prevention programming. In the latest Children...
NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day
Spreading awareness of depression is a way to combat the stigma associated with mental health.
Progress on advancing the Improving Access to Mental Health Act
The Senate Finance Committee (SFC) released its mental health workforce discussion draft component of its mental health legislative package