Health and distress in social workers: Results of a national survey |
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| Authors: | Anne L Strozier MSW PhD Deborah S Evans MA MSW |
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| Institution: | 1. Associate Professor at the School of Social Work , University of South Florida , Tampa, FL;2. Renal Social Worker at the Ocala Regional Kidney Center , Ocala, FL |
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| Abstract: | Abstract This study investigated the physical and emotional health status of professional social workers as well as their levels of distress. The results of this national survey of 668 randomly selected NASW‐member social workers indicated that while most were healthy and satisfied with work and relationships, 17% experienced distress, defined as substance abuse, emotional problems, and/or physical illness. The distressed social workers were more likely to experience difficulties in many areas of their lives, including dissatisfaction with work and low self‐esteem. Some of the social workers reported seeking help for personal/ emotional problems, but very few sought help for alcohol/other drug problems. |
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