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Social Work Thought Leaders: Debbie Stabenow

A former social worker, Stabenow says, “The ability to listen to other people, to understand, to find a way to create a win-win situation so we can solve problems is a hugely important set of skills.” Stabenow should know. Since 2000, she’s been using those skills to solve some of the nation’s toughest problems. Here’s her story. From MSW Student to County Commissioner Inspired by her mother’s nursing career, Stabenow always envisioned a career helping others. But while pursuing her Master of Social Work at Michigan State in the 1970s, her social work dreams took a related, broader turn. She learned  her […]

Social Work Thought Leaders: Barbara Lee

From their advocacy skills to their passion for justice, social workers make natural leaders. In this series, we profile social workers who are leading change on the national level as members of Congress. Meet the individuals who, with the social worker’s firsthand understanding of public policy’s impact on private lives

Why The Best Social Workers Make The Best Leaders

Social workers provide guidance and support in hospital rooms, classrooms, boardrooms and courtrooms, making a difference in the lives of individuals, families and organizations. It is often this type of micro social work that informs public perception of the field. But you can also find social workers in positions of […]

Social Worker Thought Leaders: Barbara Mikulski

From their advocacy skills to their passion for justice, social workers make natural leaders. In this series, we profile social workers who are leading change on the national level as members of Congress. Meet the individuals who, with the social worker’s firsthand understanding of public policy’s impact on private lives

Removing The Stigma Of Mental Health Issues For Veterans

Many veterans return home from combat with mental health issues and are hesitant to seek treatment because of the stigma that surrounds mental illness in the military community. As a result, many veterans live with challenging and even debilitating, but treatable, conditions. Fortunately, social workers and other mental health professionals […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Because Mental Health Matters

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a month dedicated to eliminating the stigma faced by people who live with mental illness. The month is used as a forum to discuss how individuals and society can address misconceptions and misunderstandings about mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental […]

Social Workers In Film

Social workers play a major role in society and can be found in every community, supporting individuals, families, schools, administrators, veterans, and more — touching the lives of every client they meet. So it comes as no surprise that there are many movies about social workers — or at the […]

Sexual Trauma In The Military

By Ashley C. Schuyler, MPH Military sexual trauma (MST) is a term used by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to characterize experiences of sexual harassment or sexual assault that occur during military service. The VA defines MST as “sexual harassment that is threatening in character or physical assault […]

Sexual Assault Awareness: Not On My Campus

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, an important time for educating our communities about sexual violence. Sexual assault is a human rights, social justice and public health issue, and raising awareness is key to aiding victims and preventing future assaults. On college campuses, sexual assault is a […]