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Is There a Link Between Youth Suicide and COVID-19? UK Suicidologist Explains
The following interview was originally published in UKNow. Suicide is complex, just ask Julie Cerel. As a licensed psychologist and professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, sheâs
Q&A with Sabri Williams
Sabri Williams, who graduated from the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program in May of 2020, is currently working with AmeriCorps in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program.
CoSW Receives Funding from UK CURE COVID-19 Pilot Program
It is no surprise that COVID-19 has been associated with an increase in stress and anxiety. With a lack of social support, financial hardships and other challenging factors, there is
Flaherty Releases New Textbook and Webinar
Disability studies and human service professions aim to address persistent and emerging issues. To begin addressing those issues, Associate Professor in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work Chris
Thrasher, Tose to Recieve Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Awards
The College of Social Work (CoSW) is thrilled to announce two students who will be receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Awards. Shawndaya Thrasher and 1st Lt. Shaniek
CoSW Launches New Learning Management System for Continuing Education and Training
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we interact. As a result, the demand for intuitive online and virtual training and support has never been higher. The College of Social Work
Success Against All Odds: From Aging Out of Foster Care to Social Work Grad
Can you recall a time when you felt the odds were stacked against you? Itâs a common phrase youâve most likely used in casual conversation. For Tamara Vest, âthe odds
UK Social Work Launching Support Group for Adopted Kentucky Teens
By Lindsey Piercy LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2020) â In Kentucky there are nearly 10,000 young people in foster care, of which nearly one-third are waiting for their âforeverâ adoptive home. Thatâs
UK Social Workâs Garcia named RWJF Fellow
The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) announced today that Dr. Antonio Garcia, Associate Professor, has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundationâs
UK Social Work, National Association of Public Defense Partner to Study Self-Care Among Public Defense Professionals
While working in public defense can undoubtedly be challenging, research shows that those working in that field face many of their own trials. From high caseloads and low wages to
UK Social Work Launches Program to Support Kinship Caregivers
By Lindsey Piercy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2020) â More and more family members are providing safe homes to children of parents struggling with substance use disorder and mental health issues. For some,
Dean Miller Named to UK Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Team
The University of Kentucky (UK) recently announced a comprehensive, enterprise-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation Plan designed to accelerate progress at UK for our Black communities and other communities of