Newswise — The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), representing more than 153,000 social workers, is gearing up for the upcoming school year and the return to the routine of the fall. Social workers are the largest providers of mental health and therapy services in the US. Social workers can be found in many areas of practice including schools, hospitals, prisons, corporations, public agencies and private practice.
Social work experts can provide expert information and resources to stories about the following topics, among others:
· Launch of social work consumer website " This fall, NASW and its partners will launch Help Starts Here (http://www.HelpStartsHere.org), a comprehensive website focused on helping those in need connect with helpful resources. This site will provide information, current trends, options for help and success stories about topics that effect everyone " kids and families, mind and spirit, health and wellness, and seniors and aging.
· Student and Parent Anxiety " the return to school means back to the rigors of a routine. This stress can present problems for both the student returning to school, and the parent juggling the family schedule. Family therapy and stress management social workers can provide assistance with coping strategies.
· Drug intervention strategies for Latino youth " this recently released research project studied the efficacy of three curriculum versions teaching drug resistance strategies.
· Violence prevention after Columbine " This study examined changes in mental health services and violence prevention strategies in public high schools since the shootings at Columbine High School.
· Preventing or reducing bullying in schools " The authors of this study discuss the various forms of bullying in schools, prevalence rates, and the consequences of bullying for the bully, the victim and the school community. They also provide practical bullying prevention strategies.
· Fourth anniversary of September 11 " Each fall, the anniversary of the September 11 tragedies loom over the country " specifically in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. The practice of social work, as it relates to tragedies, has dramatically changed to address the needs of the client.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with nearly 153,000 members. It promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers and seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities through advocacy.
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