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Early Intervention Programs Fail to Help Psychosis Patients Rebuild Careers
A new article published in the Community Mental Health Journal finds service users who had experienced psychosis and received early intervention in psychosis services (EIS) had significant problems finding and maintaining employment during their recovery. This research, headed by Nev Jones, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Pitt, reports the most common vocational outcomes for service users were unemployment and low-wage, short-term employment. Additionally, the current work reports that EIS emphasized quick placement in low-wage jobs over career development.
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Recent faculty research highlighted by the Grand Challenges
Recent research grants received by faculty members Leah Jacobs, Nev Jones, Sara Goodkind, Jeff Shook, and Deborah Moon was highlighted in the Grand Challenges for Social Work e-newsletter Up! Read more.
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CRSPConnect November Issue
Read about the latest news from the Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) in their November e-newsletter. Highlights include CRSP Director Kyaien Conner's conversation with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Read here.
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Support and expand Social Work in Libraries Program
The Social Work in Libraries Program, a collaboration among the Allegheny County Library Association, the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, began bringing professionals into libraries this September. The Downtown, East Liberty, Allegheny, Oakland and Hill District CLP branches now each have their own in-house social worker. Read full Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial here.
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Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy: Are you SAD? Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder
Are you feeling SAD, down, sluggish, and underwhelmed? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real. Listen to this week's Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work podcast to learn more about SAD and Dr. Toy’s tips for beating the winter blues. Watch on YouTube.
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PhD alum has Yale University Visiting Faculty Appointment
Doctoral alumnus Daniel Jacobson López, PhD, MSW, LCSW was selected as Visting Faculty at Yale School of Public Health, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, with three other scholars nationwide. The REIDS Program is for historically underrepresented faculty whose research focuses on HIV/AIDS among marginalized populations. In this role, he will continue his research on gay Black and/or Latino male sexual assault survivors who acquire HIV through sexual violence.
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A new Frederick Honors program brings national experts, including MSW alumna, to Pitt
In August 2023, Nicola Foote, dean of Pitt’s David C. Frederick Honors College, announced the launch of the Experts-in-Residence Program, a partnership between the college and three distinguished leaders in their fields. Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, MSW alumna Morgan Overton will be artist-in-residence; offering specialized workshops and events for the University of Pittsburgh and other communities throughout Pittsburgh. Read more in Pittwire.
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2024 Diversity Forum: Call for Proposals
The 2024 Diversity Forum will be held Jan. 23 and 24. The theme is “Amplifying Our Voices Through Active Listening and Constructive Dialogue.” Our theme builds on 2023-24 being designated “The Year of Discourse and Dialogue” at the University of Pittsburgh.The deadline to submit workshop proposals is Nov. 10, 2023. Questions can be directed to diversity@pitt.edu.Submit workshop proposals here!
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November 10, 2023: RISE-MH Works in Progress: Kyaien Conner. 12-1pm. Please email kgreeno@pitt.edu for Zoom link.
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November 13, 2023: Research Break: Stier funded research Team Jacobs! 12-1pm. 2017 Cathedral of Learning or Virtual.
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November 14, 2023: Supports for All Students on Wellness and Stress Management Featuring Piper the Therapy Dog! 12-1:30pm. RSVP here.
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November 14, 2023: MSW Virtual Information Session. 6-7:15pm. RSVP here.
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November 16, 2023: 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards. 5:30pm. University Club. RSVP here.
For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit the
Pitt School of Social Work website
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Please share our e-blast with your contacts and send any story ideas to shm87@pitt.edu.
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