The Role Of Social Workers During The Pandemic Before the pandemic, social workers had long been an essential part of the community and helped people cope with various problems. But since the pandemic took over the world, our lives have completely changed. People are ethically, emotionally, and socially challenged like never before, and social workers’ role has elevated tremendously. Working conditions have not been ideal for many professionals, including social workers. During the pandemic, they have still skillfully adapted to the states and helped people find relief in times of crisis. Pandemic-related stress has affected almost the entire population. Still, social workers continue to report to work during and after the pandemic. People dealing with anxiety, racial discrimination, depression, unemployment, and cultural incompetence received therapeutic support from social workers throughout the pandemic. They are still helping people come to terms with the new way of life as we slowly ascend out of it. Social workers also play a vital role in rebuilding the community as they help people cope with loss, social injustice, isolation, and hopelessness. It leads communities towards a more consolidated and fair social system that teaches stability, global rights, and equality.
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