Health
The Health section will focus on medical policy, practice, and well being information for both patients and providers as well as healthy living and preventative care.
Ninety-Two Percent of Caregivers Are Financial Caregivers
A Merrill Lynch study, conducted in partnership with Age Wave, finds that the 40 million family caregivers in the U.S....
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How to Develop an Individual Grief Plan
Story's Angel of Grief My Mother always said that my Daddy was “a fool born on April fools”. This was the...
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The Long Pathway: Journey to Understanding Mental Health
Written by: Iman, Introduction: Rosie, Billy, Anisah, and Fahim - Haverstock School Journalism Project *Editor's Note: UK Social Work Helper Staff...
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A Student Perspective: Social Work and First Responders
It may be rare for a social work student to reflect on an assignment as something inspirational rather than a...
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Social Workers Can Now Learn Medicare Online and Earn Continuing Education Hours
Social workers can now earn continuing education hours while they learn Medicare at their own pace, anytime and anywhere with...
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Absent Parent Returns, Active Parent in Turmoil
After parental separation, a consistent relationship between child and both parents is best. A parent entering and leaving a child’s...
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Startup Gives Free Birth Control In Response to Controversial Pushback
Earlier this month, the administration rolled back the ACA mandate that required the full cost of birth control to be...
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Want to Lose Weight? Snap That Selfie, Set That Goal, Share with Others Says New Study
About those before and after selfies and public declarations of hitting the gym? New research co-authored by Dr. Sonya A....
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Study Identifies Risk And Protective Factors For Depressive Symptoms In African-American Men
African-American men report an average of eight depressive symptoms in a month, with family support, mastery, self-esteem, chronic stressors and...
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How Wearing High Heels During my Commute Helped Me to Be a Better Social Worker
Ableism is the idea that people with disabilities are not typical and are, therefore, inferior. Upon reflection, I have engaged...
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$5.5 Million Study to Probe Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Use, Behavior, Mental Health
Does legalizing recreational marijuana in a state lead its residents to use it, or other substances, more? How does...
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How to Rejuvenate Your Life with These Remarkable Lifestyle Changes
The quest for happiness is innate to human beings. Even in ancient times when there was no global connectivity and...
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Barriers to Care – National Day to End Violence Against Women Living with HIV
Photo Credit: PWN-USA On October 23, 2017, Positive Women sponsored a National Day to End Violence Against Women Living with...
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Eight Characteristics of the Effective Person
With increasing numbers of people being glued to their electronic devices, it is more important than ever that individuals focus...
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Discussing Current Events with Students and Children: If, When, and How?
Photo Credit: @Reuters The unfortunate reality for children growing up right now is the prevalence of senseless tragedies. I myself, even as a grown adult, struggle...
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New Study Looks at End-of-Life Decision-Making for People with Intellectual Disabilities
A new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo provides a groundbreaking look at how advance care planning medical...
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Moving Beyond “Fixing” People: Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities
Working on a boarding high-school campus, I have the opportunity to be exposed to different students. During my first year,...
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CHIP Demise Devastating to Millions of American Children
Congress allowed the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to expire Oct. 1, leading to the demise of one of...
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APA Offers Resources for Coping with Mass Shootings, Understanding Gun Violence
Constant news reports about the shooting in Las Vegas can cause stress and anxiety for people, leaving them with questions...
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Rescue to Recovery Stages in a Red Cross Disaster Deployment
Roy was my partner for most of our deployment with Red Cross on the Disaster Mental Health Team in Texas....
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