Recent Mentions of NASW Members in the News
InternetMatters.org
[Michael Vallejo, LCSW:] Unfortunately, social media algorithms may promote violent content without children actively searching for it. This raises concerns among parents about the immediate and long-term effects on their children’s well-being and behaviour.
Cardinal & Pine
“I’ve had to sit with youth and even adults and adolescents who are so fearful of something as devastating as their parents wanting to kick them out … and all they have is a crisis line,” Christine Pontes, a licensed clinical social worker in Raleigh who serves LGBTQ+ clients, told NC Health News in an interview. “And now they don’t have that.”
ABC News
Lauren Gaspar, a licensed clinical social worker, held a public online video meeting Sunday to share tips for parents, emphasizing the need for parents to recognize that such an event may be their child's first experience with death.
Hoosier AG Today
Becky Wiseman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities—particularly those in New York’s agricultural sector. She currently serves as the Family Consultants Supervisor for Cornell University’s New York FarmNet, a free and confidential support service for farm families across the state.Becky’s deep roots in agriculture include work with New York Farm Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and long-standing involvement with NY FarmNet.
WCNC
[Video] Adina Godette joins WCNC to discuss how extreme heat can impact one's mental health.
The Marshall Project
Social worker Justyna Rzewinski saw people with mental illness “deadlocked” in their cells for months without sunlight, human contact — or medication.
Cape Gazette
[Gloria] Ho, a licensed clinical social worker at Milton Elementary, spoke about the ways in which hatred manifests in schools in Cape and beyond. Walking through the hallways of her school, she said, one will see bright colors, cheerful student artwork, students appearing engaged and teachers praising their students. But there’s much that isn’t seen, she said.
Real Simple
Knowing when to take a sick day for the flu or a fever is straightforward, but recognizing when your brain needs a break isn’t always so clear-cut. If you’re feeling off but unsure whether it’s time to pause, recognizing these signs can help you decide if it’s time to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being.
NBC News
Sam Rodriguez, 38, was recently commissioned as a Medical Service Corps officer in the Navy and was supposed to begin officer training school and then a two-year clinical fellowship in San Diego to become a licensed clinical social worker. However, about a week after the Supreme Court decision allowing the trans military ban to take effect, Rodriguez, who uses they/them pronouns, said the Navy canceled those orders.
WBRC
“This event underscores the collective effort to prioritize mental health, promote resilience and ensure that all Birmingham residents have access to the tools they need to thrive mentally and physically,” said [Crystal] Mullen-Johnson. “With more than 70 organizations slated to participate, this will be our biggest event yet in the last four years. We are all committed to expanding access and creating a stronger, healthier community so the city of Birmingham can thrive.”