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News Items – June 3, 2021

news items logo oneErin Casey is a member:
[Video] Call to Mind Live: Impacts of Homelessness on Youth Mental Health
KPCC
About 5,000 young people are currently experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. The reasons vary from abuse or conflict in the home to housing and economic insecurity experienced by entire families. Now, after more than a year of a global pandemic, many advocates worry those numbers could climb. On May 27, KPCC hosted Call to Mind Live: Impacts of Homelessness on Youth Mental Health, a Well Beings Virtual Tour Event. Take Two’s A Martínez and special guests explored the mental health effects on homeless youth and talked about the reasons why young people end up on the streets and what help is available – from finding secure housing to trauma therapy.

Illinois legislators vote to dramatically limit use of seclusion and facedown restraints in schools
The Chicago Tribune
“After a year and a half of negotiations, the state of Illinois finally has a path toward the ultimate goal of eliminating the abusive practices of seclusion rooms,” said Kyle Hillman, director of legislative affairs for the National Association of Social Workers. While he said the bill falls short of ending prone restraint for all students immediately, he called it “a real win for the children currently facing these traumatic interventions.”

Lawsuits link lapses at S.D. County Child Welfare Services to child death, injuries
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Social workers have difficult jobs even under perfect conditions. Cynthia Henderson of the National Association of Social Workers said conditions are rarely perfect. To do their jobs well and avoid mistakes, social workers need to feel safe working in the field, they need to feel supported by their supervisors and peers, they need manageable caseloads and they need continuous training in the most up-to-date laws and standards, she said.

Alison Nobrega is a member:
6 Morning Habits That Seem Healthy but Are Secretly Stressing You Out
MTV
Or you may have a subconscious belief that if you don’t fully carry out your morning routine, then you won’t be in a good place at work, added Alison Nobrega, a therapist and licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oakland, California. It’s not hard to imagine how these anxiety-inducing thoughts can affect the rest of your day.

Alison Burpee is a member:
Finding Hope: Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? You’re not alone.
Idaho 6 News
Symptoms can look different for different people. “Physically it can look like overeating, under-eating, oversleeping, under-sleeping,” St. Luke’s licensed clinical social worker Alison Burpee said. “It can look like fatigue, difficulties in engaging; just that fog of trouble concentrating, trouble prioritizing, feeling like we are being very passive in our own lives.”

Marcel Tabone is a member:
Uptick in weight loss surgeries are partially due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Press of Atlantic City
“Mental well-being contributes to physical well-being,” said Marcel Tabone, a licensed clinical social worker with AtlantiCare. “Maintaining a positive outlook on one’s self and life can be challenging. Making significant changes in so many areas of your life takes time.” With a programmatic approach, patients are evaluated for their overall wellness and/or issues that may include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and how they handle stress in general.

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