As a physician raising the bar in palliative and end-of-life care, I've experienced the tremendous value social workers add to an interdisciplinary care team. Throughout my 37-year journey, I've come ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that teenage girls in the U.S. are unhappier than ever before.Almost 60% of teen girls reported feeling persistent sadness and ...

After a day at the United Nations, Emma McCarthy says she felt more empowered than ever to pursue a career in social work. “Being at the UN offered a rare chance for me to see how social justice ...

Hospital social work is an essential component in contemporary healthcare, tasked with addressing the psychosocial determinants of health. Social workers in hospital settings provide a broad spectrum ...

Patricia “Paty” Rodriguez lights up any room she enters. As a social worker with Springdale Public Schools, she spends her days helping schoolchildren navigate life. In her free time she cosplays as ...

When students move from university course work to real-world applications like internships, practicums or clinical placements, it's not just about what they know, but how they use what they know.