NASW Blogs

NASW blogs educate the public about the services social workers provide, keep members and the social work profession informed about association activities, and help social workers interact with the media.

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Social Workers of TikTok

On TikTok, social workers are giving the cyberworld a glimpse of a day in their fascinating lives. Posting witty memes, valuable resources, and digital therapy tips, the practitioners are showing just how important and impactful their professions are.

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SNASW Press invites you to decide before you buy! Faculty affiliated with a US university or college can place an order for books that they are considering adopting for the classroom. You will have 90 days to make a decision. Visit the NASW Press website to learn more and check out some of our titles below.

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How Social Workers Help with ADHD

From her inability to pay attention for more than a few minutes at a time to her constant restlessness, you strongly suspect your daughter has Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But how can you be certain? An assessment by her school’s social worker is an excellent starting point.

Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies for LGBT Youth

This article identifies and examines risk factors for suicide, self-harm and substance abuse in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) adolescents. According to research conducted over the last 20 years, these particular risk factors have not decreased over time, not even in the most liberal parts of the nation.

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