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201. Understanding Anxiety: What Every New Social Worker Should Know

201. Understanding Anxiety: What Every New Social Worker Should Know

Update: 2025-06-03
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world—and as new social workers, it’s essential to understand how to recognize it, support clients dealing with it, and manage it in ourselves.


In this episode of Social Workers, Rise!, host Catherine Moore, LCSW, breaks down everything you need to know about anxiety from a clinical and practical lens. Whether you’re in supervision, just graduated with your MSW, or supporting high-risk populations, this episode is for you.


🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:


What anxiety is—and what it isn’t


Prevalence stats you should know as a clinician


Who is most at risk for anxiety disorders


Common emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms


Effective treatment options (including therapy, medication, and holistic supports)


Whether you’re in a hospital, school, or private practice setting, this episode gives you real-world tools to improve your skills as a trauma-informed social worker.


🎧 Hit play and feel more prepared to work with clients experiencing anxiety.


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201. Understanding Anxiety: What Every New Social Worker Should Know

201. Understanding Anxiety: What Every New Social Worker Should Know

Catherine Moore, LCSW