• Behavioral Health Needs and Barriers to Care Among Soldiers Who Report Past Year Sexual Harassment and/or Sexual Assault 

  Kunhavijit, Michael (2023)

  Background: Sexual harassment and sexual assault (SH/SA) continue to be a problem in the military despite extensive efforts to mitigate incidents. The mental health needs of military SH/SA survivors are often unmet due to ...
• Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom 

  Kerr, Angela M. (2023)

  Today’s youth are facing a significant increase in mental health disorders, many of which are unable to receive the support and care they need due to various barriers (Ghandour et al., 2019; CDC, 2022. As a result, many ...
• Eating Disorder Rates and Body Image Dissatisfaction Among College Females 

  Blair, Abigail Hogan (2023)

  The purpose of this study was to obtain further information on the rates of eating disorders among college-aged females and the possible sociocultural protective factors at play, especially those concerned with race and ...
• There is No Time Like the Present: Conceptualizing a Radical Self-care Approach in Black Women Social Workers 

  King, Quinchele LeKesha (2022)

  Radical self-care is a self-care model that centers the health, wellness, and communal care of Black women. Radical self-care is rooted in self-determination, self-preservation, and self-restoration that nurtures the ...
• The Social Work Role in Higher Education: A Systematic Review 

  Naasko, Rachel T. (2022)

  Social workers apply social work knowledge and skills in various educational settings, including higher education. Although this career path is not widely recognized, social workers address the needs of students in higher ...
• A Synthesis of Research Examining Culturally Specific Barriers Black Female Students Experience Following Incidents of Sexual Violence 

  Turner, LaSharia (2022)

  This review examines the barriers experienced by Black female students following incidents of sexual violence. Research revealed that nondisclosure amongst college students is linked to the student feeling fear, embarrassment, ...
• “Who Am I?” Utilizing a Systematic Review of the Literature to Explore Relevant Black Youth Identity Models for Social Work Practice 

  Jones, Vanessa Martin (2022)

  The identity and wellbeing of Black adolescents is often explored in the context of racial development with emphasis on the deficits of the developing youth. Subjected to adultification, racism, and anti-blackness in the ...
• Exploring Virtual Calming Rooms as an Intervention to Address the Mental Health Needs of Students 

  Gainey, Brittny (2022)

  A Qualitative Content Analysis was conducted to determine prevalent themes in Virtual Calming Rooms in Virginia K-12 Schools. Given the inclusionary criteria, located in Virginia and connected to a K-12 school, eleven ...
• Virtual Opportunities: A Study in the Accessibility of Public Education for Homeless Youth 

  Creger, Cara (2022)

  The number of youths experiencing homelessness has increased over the last decade and has only been exacerbated due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although overall rates of homelessness declined in the last decade, ...
• The Impact of Religious Trauma on the LGBTQ+ Community: A Systematic Review 

  Goodwin, Miranda (2022)

  Religious and spiritual practices have shown to be an integral part of developing positive health and mental health outcomes for many individuals; however, evidence shows that this is not the case for most LGBTQ+ individuals. ...
• Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace: Best Practices for Covid-19 and in the Future 

  Bolt, David (2022)

  Introduction/Background: This was a descriptive survey research project on promoting employee mental health. This project used a survey that was created in Qualtrics to assess what mental health services are offered by ...
• Can a Schoolwide Advisory Program Reduce Discipline Referrals and Boost Feelings of School Connectedness? 

  Manning, Conor (2022)

  Introduction/Background: School discipline procedures are harmful to students and programs that reduce the likelihood of suspension are important for students’ wellbeing. School connectedness is a known protective factor ...
• Finding a Final Home: A Needs and Gaps Analysis of the Referral Process into Long-Term Care for Aging Veterans with a Mental Health Diagnosis 

  Lawlor, Kristen (2022)

  Introduction/Background: This study aimed to improve the referral process for Veterans with mental health who are seeking long-term care support through the VA with a needs and gaps analysis. Hackman and Oldham’s theoretical ...
• Considering Empathic Leadership’s Impact on the Retention of Social Work Employees 

  Davis, Cynthia J. (2022)

  Retention of social workers is a common issue that affects various organizations. Retention of social workers in child welfare, social service, and other human service agencies is a serious concern. The high turnover ...
• Sexually Harmful Behaviors in Adolescents: A Comparative Assessment of Tools to Guide Comprehensive Intervention and Treatment 

  Baker, Carolyn E. (2022)

  Introduction/Background: The purpose for this study is to examine the need for comprehensive assessments when working with youth who engage in sexually harmful behaviors. One of the most effective preventive measures for ...
• Exploring the Provisions in Medical Social Work Settings for Those Living with Diabetes: A Systematic Review 

  Brunson, Amie D. (2022)

  Diabetes is a public health issue that constantly prompts social work practitioners to examine how to best serve those diagnosed. Social workers and other practitioners unfamiliar with the disease may think of a disease ...
• A Qualitative Inquiry into the Use of a Virtual Platform during a Crisis to Boost Social Work Competencies 

  Wilkes, Sherron (2022)

  Introduction/Background: In March 2020, the global pandemic known as COVID-19 and corona virus affected every aspect of a person’s lived experience including social workers. Social work practitioners were restricted from ...
• A Different Medicine: Challenging Racial Health Disparities through a Social Work Lens within a Healthcare Setting 

  Arnold, Daphne D. E.

  The United States has an extensive and horrendous history as it relates to social injustices frequently experienced by People of Color (POC). One form of social injustice experienced by POC is what society commonly ...
• Problem-Solving Dimensions among Caregivers of People with Cancer Receiving Outpatient Palliative Care 

  Bruton, Adrian Elizabeth

  Family caregivers of people with cancer encounter a wide range of problems including challenges managing patients’ symptoms, difficulties navigating complex healthcare systems, and financial stressors associated with ...
• Honoring the Whole Family: Examining the Efficacy of the Dawn Method on Dementia Caregivers 

  Caldwell, Jeffrey Chandler

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