ERIC Number: EJ958561
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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Social Workers' Role in the Canadian Mental Health Care System
Towns, Ashley M.; Schwartz, Karen
Research on Social Work Practice, v22 n2 p214-218 Mar 2012
Objective: Using Canadian survey data this research provides social workers in Canada with a better understanding of their role in the Canadian mental health care system. Methods: By analyzing data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 1.2 Mental Health and Well-being, the role of social workers in the Canadian mental health system was determined. Results: Findings indicated that social workers were accessed third most frequently for mental health care. While a variety of individuals accessed care from social workers, those of different sexes, ages, education, and income levels did so at significantly different rates. Conclusion: Social workers should adjust services to include those less likely to access care who may benefit from it, while maintaining services for current clients.
Descriptors: Public Health, Mental Health, Foreign Countries, Social Work, Counselor Role, Mental Health Programs, Well Being, Mental Health Workers, Caseworkers, Barriers, Access to Health Care, Statistical Analysis, Community Health Services, Job Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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