It’s National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20), an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding drinking too much alcohol. With their distinctive skillset and as key providers of mental and behavioral health...
National Women’s Health Week (May 14-20) is an opportunity for social workers to encourage women to make their health a priority, including avoiding overconsuming alcohol.
NASW conference participants will also hear from other dynamic keynote presenters July 22 through July 25, 2012, on issues ranging from peace mediation, family trauma and recovery, to disenfranchised grief, youth empowerment and political advocacy.
Social Workers Believe Law Can Improve the Lives of Uninsured Populations WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2012) The National Association of Social Workers today celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
NASW has submitted comments to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), urging DHHS to require all non-church health insurance providers and organizations to provide contraception without charging a co-payment, in accordance...
Help us promote the profession of hope by telling us how social workers inspire hope. Take a look at the photos submitted during social work month. Deadline: June 30, 2012 1. Download and print the sign (pdf files) 8 ½ x 11 Sign 11 x 17 Sign 2. Personalize the sign...
By Rena Malai, News Staff People contemplating suicide, suffering from depression or experiencing severe panic attacks may call 911 to get help. But the sergeant of the Cheyenne Police Department in Wyoming says police officers may not fully be prepared or trained to...
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness on the plight of children and youth in the foster care system. There are approximately 400,000 children and youth in foster care because their own families are unable to provide for their essential...