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Revisions to DSM-5 Coming in March 2022

Revisions to DSM-5 Coming in March 2022

The American Psychiatric Association has announced revisions to the DSM 5 which will be released in March 2022. The revised manual, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) is used by clinical social workers and...

Revisions to DSM-5 Coming in March 2022

The American Psychiatric Association has announced revisions to the DSM 5 which will be released in March 2022. The revised manual, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) is used by clinical social workers and...

News from the Hill – December 2010

Due to the holidays and the anticipated adjournment of Congress, News from the Hill will publish only one edition in December. Congress Approves CAPTA Reauthorization Bill The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Reauthorization Act of 2010, S. 3817,...

Human Rights Day: December 10, 2010

Background On December 10 the world will celebrate Human Rights Day.  Every year, Human Rights Day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. This year the day recognizes the work of...

White House: Dream Act Update

Update from the White House Office of Public Engagement WEST WING UPDATE Dear Friends, It’s been an incredibly busy week as we continue to work with our allies in Congress and across the country to try to get the DREAM Act across the finish line. Here is a quick...

Remembering Katherine Kendall

Katherine Kendall (1910 - 2010) Click a quote below to view a video segment. "All well-educated people must have a world view." "When you know you have really helped, it makes life nice." "This award recognizes all the things I have loved, and that makes me very...

IFSW: World AIDS Day 2010

IFSW: World AIDS Day 2010

Dear Colleagues: Wednesday 1 December 2010 is World AIDS Day and I wanted to share some thoughts as it relates to the epidemic from a personal perspective and how this relates to our roles as social workers at our local and international levels. Many of you may not be...