Showing events starting from November 1, 2024 up to November 30, 2024

November 12, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more.

The CASC Info Session provides an opportunity to learn more about the minor, its requirements, course offerings, the MSW preferred admissions program and other ways to get involved in programs, events, and other experiences in the minor. We invite you to join us for a virtual presentation.

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November 12, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

Are you interested in applying for a PhD? Come learn about the SSW PhD programs on November 12th from 12-1 in Room B770. There will be a panel of SSW faculty available for Q & A. This event is co-hosted by the SSW Doctoral Office, the Program Evaluation and Applied Research Pathway, and the Program Evaluation Group.

There will also be a virtual attendance option.

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November 12, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.

November 13, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Uché Blackstock—an esteemed author, highly sought-after speaker on racism in medicine, and founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity—will be virtually visiting the School of Social Work. During her visit, she will participate in a 30-minute fireside chat, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Lunch will be provided in the ECC for those attending in person.

In anticipation of her visit, we are pleased to offer 100 complimentary copies of her book, "LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine." To receive a free copy, please RSVP for the event. Upon confirming your attendance, you will be provided with a link to schedule a time to pick up your book in person, as we are unable to mail any copies.

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Blackstock and hope you take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with her insightful work.

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November 13, 2024 - 12:30 PM ET

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work. Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program.

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November 14, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.

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November 14, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

he School is participating in the annual Blood Battle against The Ohio State University, which uses the rivalry between Wolverines and Buckeyes to generate lifesaving blood donations.

The U-M Health Science Schools is supporting this drive by hosting blood drives across campus. You can donate blood here in the School of Social Work on Thursday, November 14, or across campus throughout the month of November.

Appointments are highly recommended but walk-ins are accepted as space permits. Visit RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: goblue) to schedule and appointment and learn more.

November 14, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Dr. Tabb Dina’s research agenda addresses inequities in perinatal mental health outcomes impacting parents and infants across the population, clinic, and community levels. She is one of the foremost international experts on perinatal patient engagement, perinatal mental health, racial disparities, and social determinants in maternal and child health. She regularly speaks for invited medical grand rounds, continuing education seminars, conference plenaries, with policy leaders, and as invited keynote nationally and internationally. As an investigator her research has been continuously funded since 2013 through support from the National Institutes of Health, the Patient Centered Research Outcomes Institute, the State of Illinois Department of Human Services, and several gifts and foundations. She makes regular media appearances—including InStyle Magazine, The Washington Post, and NPR’s All Things Considered to name a few. She serves as an Elected Board Member for the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers.

Perinatal mental health is gaining recognition as a key antecedent of adverse maternal and child outcomes as the United States experiences a maternal mortality and morbidity crisis. Recent policy efforts have attempted to mitigate adverse outcomes through legislation and extending access to care with postpartum coverage through Medicaid expansion. Even with progress, perinatal mental health policy continues to grapple with a basic truth: The United States lacks an overarching health care system capable of meeting the mental health care needs of perinatal people and their families.? Moreover, the burden of undiagnosed and untreated perinatal mental health challenges remains greatest among racially minoritized populations, such as Black, Asian, and multiracial people. A broader understanding of perinatal mental health is needed, grounded in the tenets of reproductive justice. Drawing from the reproductive justice framework and the NAPSW code of ethics, this talk will articulate specific policies to meet perinatal mental health challenges and promote thriving for birthing people and their families.

Participants will be able to describe perinatal mental health challenges in the United States, list one associated outcome, and list one strategy to address perinatal mental health from a social work perspective.

1:00 - 1:15pm | The prevalence of perinatal mental health problems in minority and rural populations and complications related to untreated perinatal mental health problems

1:15 - 1:45pm | How to assess mental health challenges, with strategies for addressing perinatal mental health disparities in clinics, as well as in communities and through policy interventions

1:45 - 2:00pm | Key summaries & conclusion, followed by moderated Q&A

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Michigan School of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/15/2023-5/15/2026. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1 online continuing education contact hours.

Please see the CE Policies page for more information about continuing education. 

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