Evan Senreich, Jeffrey T. Steen, S. L. Ashenberg Straussner
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Over 5800 licensed social workers in 13 U.S. states responded to questions in an online survey regarding their use of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services during different periods of their lives. As many as 69% of respondents reported ever having accessed mental health treatment, with only 6% having utilized SUD treatment. Among participants reporting a history of mental health problems, 89% utilized mental health treatment. However, only 35% of respondents who indicated a history of substance use problems reported using SUD services, with a much larger proportion of this cohort (84%) reporting use of mental health services.
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Social Work in Mental Health is an exciting contribution from the editors of our highly respected journal, Social Work in Health Care. This journal offers quality articles on clinical practice, education, research, collaborative relationships, mental health policy, and the delivery of mental health care services. This scholarly, creative, and lively journal presents material valuable to social workers in all sectors of mental health care. It is devoted to social work theory, practice, and administration in a wide variety of mental health care settings. Social Work in Mental Health will help you improve your practice in these areas, demonstrating the vital role of social services in mental health care delivery systems.