10/14/2024
New research shows Black social workers experience higher rates of depression and anxiety. NASW-Tennessee member and assistant professor Carmen Reese Foster, DSW, LMSW, LSSW, of the University of Tennessee, noted her research team conducted a study to assess social workers’ symptoms of depression, anxiety, discrimination-related trauma. Read more in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, https://buff.ly/3YiHgjT
08/17/2024
National Recovery Month Toolkit
2024
https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month/toolkit
05/24/2024
Nearly half of older adults take at least five drugs daily, and the side effects can add up.
Taking Too Many Medications Can Lead to Health Issues
Adults are taking more medications than ever, putting them at risk for medication overload. Learn the signs and when to ask for a medication review.
03/24/2024
Share your experiences and contribute to research by and for trans communities! In partnership with researchers from UW-Milwaukee and UT Knoxville, FORGE is conducting a study to look at trans and nonbinary people's experiences with stressful events. Anyone who is 18 or older and trans or nonbinary is welcome to participate. The survey is online, anonymous, and takes about 60 minutes to complete.
Take the survey today at http://forge.tips/futures-survey! We also encourage you to share this survey with anyone you may know who might qualify to participate, or organizations or service providers who work with trans communities. Help us get the word out!
[Image: On a blue grid background, a photo of a transmasculine person with short dark hair petting a cat on their lap. Text: "Online survey: Trans/Nonbinary Experiences with Stressful Events. We are looking for individuals who: Identify as transgender or nonbinary; Are 18 or older. http://forge.tips/futures-survey." FORGE logo. UWM logo. UT Knoxville logo.]
11/07/2023
Iden Campbell on Rebuilding After a Su***de Attempt
Su***de prevention advocate develops program, with medallions for milestones, to help people rebuild their lives after a su***de attempt.
10/22/2023
Participate in listening sessions to help create the Trans/Nonbinary Victims of Crime Toolkit, a comprehensive resource for service providers who work with trans survivors. At listening sessions, you’ll have the chance to share your experiences with crime/violence, seeking services, what providers have done that’s helpful or unhelpful, and what you’d like service providers to know.
Sign up for this upcoming listening session for Black trans women and girls on October 27th at forge.tips/ovctoolkit
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10/03/2023
The Uprise Collective thank you for the gifts.