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Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

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Addressing Physical Health In Social Work Practice, Kristin K. Huskamp May 2013

Addressing Physical Health In Social Work Practice, Kristin K. Huskamp

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The current base of literature highlights the importance of physical health and it’s impact on an individual’s mental health and overall well-being. The purpose of this research is to examine how often social workers target physical health in practice with clients and if there is an underutilization of the research regarding the impact of physical health on psychological health in practice with clients. The research specifically examines how physical health is incorporated into assessment, diagnosis, and over the course of treatment in clinical social work practice. This study used qualitative research, which includes data collection, data analysis, and using grounded …


Effects Of Unemployment On Health And Mental Health Based On Gender, Kelly Holland May 2012

Effects Of Unemployment On Health And Mental Health Based On Gender, Kelly Holland

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

This research looks to explore three research questions: 1) What are the health concerns people believe are related to their unemployment? 2) What are the mental health concerns people believe are related to their unemployment? 3) Finally, do genders experience a difference in unemployment-related health effects and mental health issues? The research took place by an interviewing process. The respondents were found by advertising via informational flyers posted in a southern Minnesota community. Ultimately, three respondents were interviewed. The respondents discussed the financial effects of unemployment reporting that this was a deterrent in their job searching process. Additionally, all respondents …