{"title":"To Professionalize or Not to Professionalize? The Positioning of Foster Parents in the Child Welfare System.","authors":"Jessica Knight Douglas, Shahnaz Savani","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag010","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"163-165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147475833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Empowering the Future: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Address Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in the Philippines.","authors":"John Patrick Toledo","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag007","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"173"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Social Work Licensure Compact: Governing a Profession in a Fragmented Nation.","authors":"Ethan J Evans","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag012","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"84-85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soobin Kim, Isak Kim, Guijin Lee, Haewon Oh, Orion Mowbray
{"title":"Social Determinants and the Role of School-Based Mental Health Services in Adolescents' Depressive Symptoms and Happiness.","authors":"Soobin Kim, Isak Kim, Guijin Lee, Haewon Oh, Orion Mowbray","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag004","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescent mental health is a growing concern in the United States. Promoting health equity through addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) is a national priority and aligns with the Social Work Grand Challenge to \"close the health gap.\" School-based mental health services (SBMHS) provide interdisciplinary support to enhance students' emotional, behavioral, and social functioning. This study analyzed data from 12th-grade participants in the 2022 and 2023 Monitoring the Future surveys-an annual, nationally representative, cross-sectional study-to (a) identify SDOH associated with depressive symptoms and happiness among high school seniors and (b) assess the influence of SBMHS on these outcomes. Two hierarchical regression analyses (n = 2,574 for depressive symptoms; n = 2,844 for happiness) revealed that attending schools in medium-sized cities (versus small cities) and having more friends using substances were social determinants associated with both higher depressive symptoms and lower happiness. Higher parental educational attainment and living with both parents were protective social determinants specific to depressive symptoms. SBMHS were significantly associated with reduced depressive symptoms and enhanced happiness. These findings highlight the importance of addressing social determinants of adolescent mental health and advocate for expanding SBMHS.</p>","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"114-124"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147445534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Unseen Bridge: Why Interoperability Is the Heart of Modern Social Work.","authors":"Patricia Welch Saleeby","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag017","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag017","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"81-83"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147575818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrating Spirituality in Social Work: An Interdisciplinary Approach.","authors":"John Patrick Toledo","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag008","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"173-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Malleability of Thought: Synergy of Buddhist Ideas and the Treatment of Addiction.","authors":"Matthew C Brower","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag002","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"160-162"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda Thomas-Batson, Lisa McDonnell-Kersey, Scott Batey
{"title":"From Crisis to Commitment: Ending the Epidemic of Maternal Mortality among Black Women: A Call to Action.","authors":"Linda Thomas-Batson, Lisa McDonnell-Kersey, Scott Batey","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag009","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines the growing crisis of maternal mortality among Black women in the United States, concentrating on the healthcare system's impact on the quality of pre- and postnatal care received by this population. Insufficient care and systemic inequities have reinforced life-threatening outcomes and excessively increased maternal mortality rates. The World Health Organization estimated 700 maternal deaths occur annually in the United States due to pregnancy-related difficulties, with Black women accounting for the majority. According to data from the National Vital Statistic System, the 2022 maternal mortality rate for Black women was 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births-disproportionately higher than rates among White, Hispanic, and Asian women. Research has demonstrated that more than half of maternal mortalities are avertible, underscoring deep concern among healthcare workers. This article discusses strategies to reduce the number of maternal deaths among Black women, including providing (a) pre- and postnatal care awareness for women in impoverished areas; (b) diversity, equity, and inclusion training for healthcare professionals; and (c) routine social work screening to high-risk women to ensure healthcare needs are met. The objective of the article is to increase awareness of the crisis of maternal mortality, so as to take action and commit to a systemic change.</p>","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"105-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Work with Older Adults in Primary Health Services: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Monire Baloochi, Fardin Alipour, Mohamad Sabzi Khoshnami, Mohsen Shati, Payam Roshanfekr","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag016","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Given the rapidly aging global population, attention to the psychosocial health of older adults has become increasingly important. Parts of health systems that provide primary services often overlook the social dimensions of older adults' health. Integrating social services, such as social work, into health systems is becoming increasingly essential. This study employs a scoping review method based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework to explore the research on social work services for older adults within primary health systems. The eligibility criteria included studies published in English between 2005 and 2023, concentrating on social work services for older adults. The reviewed studies focused on three key points: (1) the role and services of social work, (2) the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and (3) integration of social work services. Social work services play an essential role in improving the quality of primary services in the health system for older adults, and the presence of social workers is necessary to provide more comprehensive and efficient services to them. Policymakers should prioritize policies related to the socialization of health and health management, the improvement of social services, and promoting the position of social workers in primary services within more organized and specialized health systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"86-103"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147515852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dance Movement Therapy: An Intervention Social Workers Should Consider.","authors":"Sally Anne Hageman, Jenna Thompson, Ines W Jindra","doi":"10.1093/hsw/hlag005","DOIUrl":"10.1093/hsw/hlag005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47424,"journal":{"name":"Health & Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"157-159"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}