By Lynette Ballard, MSW, LCSW, Sara Klaas, MSW, C-ASWCM, and Bernie Quell, MS, CRC, LPC Introduction SCI and Sexuality Dealing With the Diagnosis What Social Workers Do to Help Family Implications Resources for Persons with SCI Phases of Adjustment Journals Support...
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Diabetes: What you need to know
Diabetes is a group of disorders characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. All of them result from problems with insulin, a hormone that removes glucose from the blood and causes it to be stored in body cells.
Limb Loss: How Social Workers Help
By William B. Samuels, MSW It is difficult for anyone to imagine what it is like to have an amputation or "to lose a limb." Every part of a person's life is affected. It is often a struggle to heal from this loss. Yet many people with limb loss are of course living...
What AIDS Does to a Family
By Barbara Hermie Draimin, DSW Shame, Guilt,and Stigma What Is Stigma? Pulling Together and Showing Love Karen wondered if her life would ever return to normal. Since her father got AIDS, it seemed that everything had changed. Even her grandmother, who had been...
The Emotional Impact of a Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis
A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease can be overwhelming. It is common to have strong emotions when faced with the reality of needing to start dialysis.
Understanding Kidney Disease
By Teri Browne, PhD, MSW, LSW Introduction What Is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? The Facts About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Treatment Options Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Transplant What If I Do Not Want to Start Treatment for My CKD? How Social...
Chemobrain: Cognitive Problems After Chemotherapy
Problems with memory and concentration, along with a general feeling of not functioning
mentally as well as usual, are referred to by patients as “chemobrain.”
Talking to Your Doctor About Chemobrain
If you have problems with memory and attention, or other symptoms of chemobrain, speaking with your doctor is an important first step in
getting the care you need.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: What You Need to Know
FASD is an umbrella term that describes the range of effects that can result from prenatal alcohol exposure. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral, and learning disabilities that continue into adulthood.
Cochlear Implants: Are they right for your child?
A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant has an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second piece that is surgically implanted...
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Schools Can Provide Great Therapy Options
By Faye Beard For students with mental health issues, their best option for therapy could be right at their school in the social worker’s office. According to a recent study by the University of Texas at Arlington and Virginia Commonwealth University, more than 95% of...
Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?
The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness. You may also have difficulty...
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?
The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don't know what to do....