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Philanthropist Donates $650 Million to Psychiatric Research
The New York Times reports Ted Stanley, whose son received effective medication for a bipolar disorder, has made one of the largest private gifts ever to scientific research in gratitude for treatment his son received for the illness.
Poor Health and Stress a Vicious Cycle
According to a national poll by NPR, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health, poor health and disability are common among people who experience high stress.
Health Care Jobs Boom Benefits Less Educated Workers
USA TODAY reports the increase in health care jobs goes toward positions with less education, providing lower-paid workers a possible path to better careers.
The Benefits of Journaling
Writing, which allows the right side of the brain to access feelings and intuition without mental blocks, has been scientifically proven to be a beneficial creative process, according to The Huffington Post. |
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To salute dedicated and deserving social workers from various career paths, Social Work Today will select 10 professionals nominated by their colleagues and/or coworkers, and honor them in the magazine in early 2015.
Nomination Criteria:
- A social worker who has gone above and beyond his or her job description to make an extraordinary difference for his or her clients, community, or employer
- A social worker who, over time, has achieved an exceptional standard of excellence in the field
- A social worker who has overcome significant challenges in his or her career, risen to new heights of success, and had an outstanding positive impact on others
- Nominees must have at minimum a bachelor's or master's degree in social work
- Nomination essays must not exceed 500 words
Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
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To the Editor:
I appreciate the article on "Males and Eating Disorders" by Lindsey Getz (Social Work Today, July 2014) but would like to add an additional key factor. Many men with bulimia, compulsive overeating, and anorexia are also victims of sexual abuse. Just like abused women learn that trusting food can be safer than trusting people, men who have histories of abuse also learn the same message. Perhaps this stigma and shame about abuse compounds the difficulty men feel in reaching out for help. Acknowledging this link between sexual abuse and eating disorders may be helpful no matter what the gender.
Mary Anne Cohen, LCSW
Director
The New York Center for Eating Disorders
Brooklyn, New York |
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Natural Mentoring of Older Foster Care Youths — Behavioral Health Benefits
Nonparental, caring adults whom vulnerable youths select as mentors from their existing social networks may help reverse some negative outcomes for which these youths are at risk. Read more »
Grieving Chronic Illness and Injury — Infinite Losses
Serious chronic illness and injury must be grieved like other losses but with special attention to the lack of resolution involved. Read more »
Older Adult HIV Risk Prevention
As older adults shift the profile of the U.S. HIV/AIDS epidemic, heterosexual and LGBT adults’ unique age-related HIV/AIDS risk factors and barriers to prevention services must be considered. Read more » |
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Computer Tablets Play Key Role
in Blended Therapy
A UCLA-led study has found that the communication skills of minimally verbal children with autism can be significantly improved through personalized interventions incorporating computer tablets. Learn more » |
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