MTSU Department of Social Work

10/05/2026

Motivation matters to your mental health. It can give you a sense of purpose, help you stay connected to your goals, and encourage you to take the next step—even when things aren’t going exactly as planned.

Give yourself some praise for your accomplishments. Rely on your teammates for motivation and return the favor! You never know how your kind words can help give them the fuel they need!

10/05/2026

Shining the spotlight on Dr. Crispin Mbamba, who joined our Social Work department in August! ⚡️💙 From Northern Ghana, Dr. Mbamba brings invaluable global experience to his critical research on preventing child exploitation. We're lucky to have his passion and collaborative spirit at MTSU!

10/04/2026

Today, we’re talking about STRESS.

Being a student-athlete means balancing practices, games, classes, relationships, expectations, and life outside of sports. Sometimes, it can feel like there’s no time to catch your breath.

This Sunday, take a moment to check in with yourself. Ask:
What is stressing me out right now?
What is within my control?
Who can I talk to about it?
What do I need to reset and recharge?

10/03/2026

We are joining Hilinski's Hope and Athletes for Hope for Student-Athlete Mental Health Week,
October 3–10. This week, we're making time to help students find support and creating a space to create awareness on matters that impact student athletes.
Share our posts this week and join us for our STRIVE to Wellness Webinar session on Oct. 8 at 6 pm CST. Send us a message for registration details.

10/02/2026

Our BSW students who have the opportunity to complete their practicum with Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands are getting an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of social work and the law! 💙

From learning how to advocate for and support clients navigating legal challenges to getting out into the community for tabling events, our students are putting their social work skills into action! 🙌🏽

These experiences help our students see firsthand how advocacy, access to resources, and social justice come together in real-world practice. 🌎🤝

Check out this podcast:
https://legalaidinaction.buzzsprout.com/2594860/episodes

10/02/2026

As a Social Worker, you should always find ways to practice your craft. Even when you find messages on the community board in the Academic Classroom Building!

09/30/2026

The S.T.R.I.V.E. Lab is launching the STRIVE to Wellness webinar series on October 8, 2026. We are fortunate to have Chipper Smith, MPH from our MTSU Department of Health Sciences family to present on the importance of mental health, stress, and sleep! If you are a student-athlete at MTSU or have a student-athlete in your life, please feel free to join us! As we STRIVE to Wellness, we want to make sure all athletes, and their ecosystem, have the tools to be successful on and off the field.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

We had a wonderful time at the BSW & MSW Career Readiness Showcase yesterday.

09/28/2026

Join us TODAY 3-5 pm in the STU Ballroom!