Social workers work in a variety of fields, including mental health, aging, child welfare, and social services. Many of these social workers develop a wealth of expertise in this area and are ready to be resources to the media and other organizations.
Here is information from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to help the public and news media.
NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, is an expert on mental health, substance use disorders, and the social work workforce. To arrange and interview with Dr. Estreet or other NASW experts contact:
NASW Communications Director Greg Wright
Email: media@socialworkers.org or call 202.336.8324
Resources:
NASW PACE Endorses Kamala Harris NASW 1,000 Media Experts News Releases Social Work Facts What is NASW? Social Work Talks Podcast National Public Opinion Survey
Click to download and print The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Supporting Individuals and Families.
The document can be used during public events and visits to policymakers.
Follow NASW on Social Media
Instagram (@naswsocicalworkers)
Recent NASW News Hits
Social workers advocacy group endorses Harris for president – The Hill
Getting more men into so-called pink collar jobs (NASW CEO Anthony Estreet) – NPR
It Ends With US: What Is Going On With The Film (NASW CEO Anthony Estreet) – Glamour
Colorado expanded its red flag law. Few additional cases resulted (NASW Colorado Chapter Executive Director Leanne Rupp) – States News Service
How a lack of supervisors keeps new mental health workers from entering the field (Angie Lutts, vice president of the National Association of Social Workers’ Texas chapter) – Amarillo Globe-News
