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fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

Martin Short's Family Has Issued A Moving Statement After The Death Of His Daughter, Katherine Short

Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

$110-million donation seeks to address shortage of Southern California mental health workers

California universities received $110 million to enhance mental health programs and address workforce shortages in social work.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

Martin Short's Family Has Issued A Moving Statement After The Death Of His Daughter, Katherine Short

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fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago
Public health

Inside the Mind of Meir Oster: Leading with Heart and Purpose

Meir Oster is a Monsey social worker whose MSW-informed, service-first leadership emphasizes compassionate listening, steady presence, and consistent community-centered support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Social justice

Damaris Le Grand obituary

Damaris 'Dammy' Le Grand was a dedicated social worker and policy innovator who championed mental-health assessment, regional advocacy in Europe, Labour activism, and refugee support.
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SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Silicon Valley social workers meet clients in secret due to ICE fears - San Jose Spotlight

Immigrant families in Santa Clara County are avoiding public spaces due to fears of ICE, prompting social workers to adapt their support methods.
Cancer
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Ann Morgan Jensen, longtime UC Berkeley librarian

Ann Morgan Jensen, an 80-year-old woman who dedicated her career to working with at-risk youth in the probation and foster care systems, passed away peacefully from metastatic cancer surrounded by family.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sharon Bond obituary

Sharon Bond founded Chiron to support excluded practitioners, built practitioner self-belief, and became the first black female family psychotherapy supervisor, widening access to the profession.
Public health
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Alberto Rangel, 'nurturing' S.F. social worker, remembered for his 'beaming spirit'

Beloved Ward 86 social worker Alberto Rangel was fatally stabbed, leaving patients grieving and honoring his commitment to connecting them to housing and addiction services.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

A Social Work Perspective on Food Scarcity and Mental Health

Loss of SNAP benefits will significantly worsen food insecurity and thereby increase anxiety, depression, and overall mental health problems among affected individuals and families.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Family, friends remember mother killed in head-on crash down the street from her San Jose home

I just lost my best friend and my guiding light in this world,
California
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
7 months ago

Remembering Dorothy Marsh, social worker, purchasing agent, artist

Dorothy Yvonne Marsh, a 98-year-old social worker, business leader, community activist, arts enthusiast, and devoted wife and mother, passed away in Berkeley.
Women
fromianVisits
8 months ago

A new blue plaque honours Britain's first female Civil Servant

Jeanie Senior was the first female civil servant in Britain, celebrated with a Blue Plaque in Battersea for her contributions.
Social justice
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
9 months ago

'Council accused me of abusing my sister as revenge for racism complaint'

Safeguarding investigation against David followed his complaint about racial discrimination by his sister's social worker.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Why LGBTQ Victims Are at Greater Risk of Domestic Abuse

LGBTQ individuals face increased domestic abuse risks, particularly non-physical forms.
Existing protection laws inadequately address emotional and psychological abuse among LGBTQ victims.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Embattled child welfare agency appoints new director in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County appoints Wendy Kinnear-Rausch as new director of child welfare agency amid investigations and calls for accountability.
#artificial-intelligence
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
9 months ago

Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI's double-edged role in spotting abuse

AI has potential to enhance safety but must be implemented thoughtfully to avoid past injustices.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
9 months ago

Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI's double-edged role in spotting abuse

AI has potential to enhance safety but must be implemented thoughtfully to avoid past injustices.
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Strangers in the middle of a city: The John and Jane Does of L.A. General Hospital

Many patients arrive at L.A. General unidentified, leading to extended hospital stays without proper identification.
Mental health
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
9 months ago

These therapists give a name to the way Jewish distress has been ignored since Oct. 7: 'Traumatic invalidation' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The article discusses how Jewish trauma after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks is characterized by 'traumatic invalidation,' where their pain is often ignored.
#education
fromKqed
10 months ago
Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

fromKqed
10 months ago
Mental health

Many Californians Can't Get Mental Health Help. Is it Too Hard to Become a Therapist? | KQED

fromKqed
10 months ago
Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

fromKqed
10 months ago
Mental health

Many Californians Can't Get Mental Health Help. Is it Too Hard to Become a Therapist? | KQED

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fromsfist.com
11 months ago

Notable Humans: Susan Kare, Designer Of Mac's Earliest Icons And Its Friendly Aesthetic

Susan Kare's pioneering work in designing Macintosh icons set a new standard for tech symbols and transformed user interface design, leaving a lasting influence on Apple's brand.
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