May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),...
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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),...
United Nations International Women’s Day 2012
Background International Women's Day (March 8, 2012) is recognized around the globe as a day to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. International Women’s Day provides the opportunity to celebrate the achievement...
Social Work Month 2012 Photo Project: Social Workers Inspire Hope
The theme of the 2012 Social Work Month is Social Work Matters. Social work matters because the social work profession has been instrumental in achieving civil rights and human rights advances in the United States and across the globe for more than a century. The...
National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness: End Modern Day Slavery
In 2009, the U.S. Senate approved a resolution by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Sam Brownback (R-Ka.) to observe National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 to February 1. January 11th has...
Media Awards Part of Social Work Month 2012
By Paul R. Pace, NEWS Staff Encouraging newspapers, broadcast stations and online resources to help spread the word about the important role social workers play in society has been a tradition of National Professional Social Work Month, which is celebrated each March....
NPR Ads to Promote Social Work Month 2011
March is National Professional Social Work Month where the theme for 2012 is “Social Work Matters.” In an effort to spread the message to the general public about the value of the profession, promotional announcements about social workers will air on National Public...
National Hospice/Palliative Care Month 2011
From NHPCO: November is the best time to thank those who ensure that you provide the best care possible to your patients and families. Celebrate the month by recognizing those who listen and provide hands-on care. Whether they are staff or volunteers, work in the...