NASW Members in the News

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Recent Mentions of NASW Members in the News


Why I Blew the Whistle on Extreme Confinement on Rikers Island

The Marshall Project
Social worker Justyna Rzewinski saw people with mental illness “deadlocked” in their cells for months without sunlight, human contact — or medication.


Hate Has No Home Here Initiative Launched Statewide

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.


7 Signs You Need a Mental Health Day—and How to Take One Without Feeling Guilty

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.


These Trans Service Members Are Being Forced Out of the Military Due to Trump's Ban

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.


City of Birmingham Plans Fourth Annual Mental Health Awareness Day

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.”


Growth Spurt: B’more for Healthy Babies, Partners Broaden Reach to Family Health

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.


Death, Taxes, and Talking to Your Parents

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 Social Worker Offers Weekly Drop-In Hours at Public Library

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.


Doctors Warn Musk He’s Risking Incontinence and Worse With Drug Use

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.


Wherever, Whenever, Jim Kendall Will Be There

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.”






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