By Darryl Webster, LICSW May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of mental wellness. Social workers, counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals lead that charge every single day. But did you know...
Mental Health Awareness Month Is Important for Social Workers, Too
Research underscores the significance of acknowledging and respecting an individual’s faith and values
By Dr. Kris Nugent, Ph.D. LCSW Missouri Baptist University Associate Professor Introduction Adoption is often portrayed as a journey of connection, healing, and new beginnings. However, the complexities inherent in adoptive families are profound, affecting both...
By April Ferguson, LCSW-C As we wrap up mental awareness health month, NASW acknowledges the school social workers role in supporting mental health in the school system. School social workers provide prevention and early intervention services that promote student...
NASW CEO, Chapters execs applaud bill, which would benefit clinical social workers
Breast cancer is the leading alcohol-related cancer among women in the U.S., with alcohol-related cancer representing more than 16% of breast cancer cases nationally. The risk of breast cancer increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. For women, even one drink...
Last year, New York city opened its first pet-inclusive homeless shelter By Faye Beard Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what. “Many people experiencing homelessness are even...