202. Understanding Depression: What Every New Social Worker Should Know
Description
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and as a social worker, understanding how to support clients with depression is vital. This episode of Social Workers, Rise! explores everything new social workers need to know about depression, including key symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and how to recognize it in clients (and ourselves).
From emotional and physical symptoms to evidence-based therapeutic interventions, you’ll learn how to address depression through a holistic and trauma-informed lens.
🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- What depression is and what it isn’t
- Prevalence rates and who is most at risk
- Common symptoms of depression
- Effective treatment options and when to refer
- How social workers can support clients with depression
🎧 Listen now and share with fellow social workers!
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