News Archive
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Ron Astor, the Lenore Stein-Wood and William S. Wood Professor of School Behavioral Health, and the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work join this Interdisciplinary Group on Preventing School and Community Violence in the following call to action:
School shootings and widespread community gun violence are far greater in the United States than other nations. America cannot be great and realize its promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness if our children are not safe from gun violence.
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If your mental or physical health is suffering, a lack of sleep may be to blame. Are you getting enough shuteye?
Sleep is considered both reparative and restorative, and a full night’s sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being. But with the frenzied pace of work, social obligations and family demands, many people find that they are not getting the proper rest they need on a nightly basis.
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If you have ever considered a career as a school social worker, and are wondering what exactly this position entails, we have the answers.
A degree in social work can open doors to a myriad of careers paths and job opportunities. If you are interested in working with the younger set, few fields are as impactful as school social work. From helping children build social skills to creating community guidelines that address problematic behavior, these professionals ensure the mental and emotional wellbeing of children of all ages and backgrounds.
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Social work doesn’t just help individual people. Instead, it works across three scales — micro, mezzo and macro — to create change.
What does a social worker do? If you believe the mainstream media, which generally portrays social workers engaging in one-on-one sessions with individuals or perhaps with families, you might perceive the position as one that functions on a relatively small scale.
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What advice would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give to us facing the social justice and policy landscape of our society today? How does his vision still apply, and how can social workers use it to help effect policy change?
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Tracie Kirkland and Laura Cardinal discuss their personal experiences responding to community health needs in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Learn more about the prevalence of intimate partner violence among young people, as well as what individuals and communities can do to help.
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Some argue for stricter gun control policies, others call for more social and emotional learning, but it's important not to let the debate get in the way of action. Here are seven interrelated ideas that can move our country forward toward actual solutions that reduce school shootings.
1. Do not wait for an FBI response alone. Find ways to better listen to students and teachers who are aware of threats
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Eating disorders are surrounded by myths and stigma, making them even more difficult to diagnose and treat. Stay informed to help yourself and those you love.
It’s likely that someone you know is struggling or has struggled with an eating disorder over the course of their lives. For National Eating Disorders Week (February 26-March 4), we’re committed to increasing awareness of this all-too-common affliction, and spreading information that may help those who are struggling.
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This practicing nurse anesthetist has tracked a fascinating journey into the realm of health care legislation.
2017 was a year of uncertainty, especially for those who work as health care providers. But with threats to the Affordable Care Act seemingly defused for now, it’s time to look forward to the year ahead. What new developments will affect health care policy in 2018, both federally and within the state of California?