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ERIC Number: EJ696690
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Nov
Pages: 9
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Practice with People with Severe Mental Illness: Rewards, Challenges, Burdens
Newhill, Christina E.; Korr, Wynne S.
Health and Social Work, v29 n4 p297 Nov 2004
The authors surveyed a random sample of 1,200 NASW members in post-master's practice in mental health to identify their attitudes toward practice with people with severe mental illness. Contrary to the literature that claims social workers have abandoned vulnerable populations or have negative attitudes toward this population, the authors found that the majority practice with this clientele and find their practice rewarding. Most of the respondents' frustration and obstacles in practice were related to systemic problems, not client-related problems. Respondents' recommendations for education of future practitioners are presented.
National Association of Social Workers, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002. Web site: http://www.naswdc.org
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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