Clinical Social Work Policy & News

Dr. Jill Harrington, DSW, LCSW, is creator and co-editor of "Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power of Loss," which provides practical ideas for promoting healing through modern superhero stories.

We speak with Kelley Bonner, LCSW, MA, a burnout expert and wellness advocate, about how social workers can recognize, prevent and recover from burnout.

Darryl Webster, MSW, LICSW, a school social worker for 25 years, is the author of “I Think I’m Going Crazy: Proven Strategies for Managing Stress, Overcoming Anxiety and Depression.” We speak with him about dealing with stress during the pandemic and beyond.

With many questioning returning to in-person sessions, and seeing advantages in distance practice, telehealth services appear to have made inroads.

The 2020 NASW Virtual Conference featured a breakout session “Best Practices at the Intersection of Pain Management, Opioid Use and Mental Health,” which highlighted efforts to reduce stigma and improve access to quality care for individuals living with pain. The presentation emphasized the importance of understanding the unique needs of people with chronic pain, mental health disorders, or opioid or substance use disorders.

Suicide rates are rising in nearly every state in America. Many of these deaths are preventable if everyone from family to friends to health-care providers asks the right questions, uses the right language, and helps them get the right care.