News: Social Work
How Alzheimer’s Disease Impacts Patient, Family and Friends and How to Rally Support in the Community
While everyone occasionally forgets a name, or why they entered a room, changes in cognition and behaviors might be indicators of something more serious. These could be signs of dementia...
Fostering Relationships with Refugees Through Psychosocial Support
Resettling into a new country can be difficult for anyone. UCF Social Work Assistant Professor Asli Cennet Yalim talks about the increased challenges refugees experience while resettling and the importance...
Social Work Professor Speaks on Pride, Pulse and Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community
While the month of June can be a difficult for many people as they remember the Pulse nightclub shooting of June 12, 2016, June is also designated as Pride Month...
A Message from Our Dean on Our Commitment to Stand Up for What Is Right
Dear CHPS students, faculty and staff- The heartbreaking events of the past week emphasize the significant and persistent racial injustices that exist in our nation. I share in your feelings...
An Open Letter from the Interim Director of UCF Social Work
Dear Students & Community Partners, The faculty and staff of the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida stand united with those who are calling for justice...
Social Work Student Overcomes Tragedies, Dedicates Self to Helping Others
The junior wants to be a positive influence and help others realize their destiny can be greater than what’s been laid out before them.
Three CHPS Alumni Recognized as UCF 30 Under 30 Award 2020 Winners
Bold. Innovative. Excellent. Each year, UCF Alumni honors the best of what the university has to offer with its 30 Under 30 awards. These Knights are beacons of the UCF...
Why Individualized Mental Health Care Is Especially Important During COVID-19
The unpredictability and stress of the coronavirus pandemic has affected the mental health of many. With so many issues in the mix, the situation is a good reminder that mental...
CHPS Experts Share Mental Health Tips
According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, one in five people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Mental health and mental illness are growing topics of concern...
Maxine McGregor: Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Advocate Leads the Next Generation of Social Workers
As a longtime member of the Orange County Domestic Violence Task Force, Maxine McGregor ’13 MSW, instructor and program director for the MSW face-to-face track in the School of Social...
