World AIDS Day, December 1

Nov 29, 2011

World AIDS Day is a global health day that is observed on December 1st, calling on social workers globally to unite in support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.  HIV/AIDS is a public health pandemic that must be addressed by social workers globally

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV.  As social workers, we can also show our support for people living with HIV – as well as affected families and communities – by speaking out against stigma and discrimination.

Three Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Risky Alcohol Use

Three Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Risky Alcohol Use

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a key moment for social workers to strengthen how they talk with clients about alcohol use and its health impacts. As trusted professionals on the front lines of mental and behavioral health, social workers play a critical role in sharing clear, evidence-based guidance that can shape healthier outcomes.

Exploring the Emerging Field of Travel Social Work

Exploring the Emerging Field of Travel Social Work

By Heather Rose Artushin, MSW, LISW-CP Travel social work has been gaining popularity in recent years. A travel social worker operates in much the same way as a travel nurse – social workers assume short-term contracts, typically around 13 weeks in duration, in order...

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