Recent Mentions of NASW Members in the News
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.”
The Elm
“There’s no way that we can improve maternal and infant health outcomes solely by focusing on mothers and children. Our outcomes are interconnected with people who mothers and children are connected to,” said Stacey Stephens, MSW, LCSW-C, clinical assistant professor, UMSSW, and program director.
Psychology Today
Here’s something I’ve learned the hard way: It’s easier to ask your parents what they want for their birthday than it is to ask them what they’d want if they were too sick to make decisions for themselves.
Northborough MA Patch
The Northborough Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that Caitlin Mitchell, LCSW, will continue her drop-in hours every Tuesday from 3-5 PM at the Northborough Free Library, located at 34 Main Street. She will be available in the Teen and Adult Program room on the second floor.
Yahoo News
Shari B. Kaplan, a Boca Raton, Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who is a ketamine expert, agreed that it is unlikely Musk would suffer from “ketamine-induced cystitis” unless he were taking the drug multiple times a week.
VUMC (TN)
Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, manager of Work/Life Connections-EAP, describes his department as a “travel agency” for emotional support. “We provide assistance and guidance for employees who need mental health services, no matter how that journey starts or where it goes.”