Discuss the roles of BSWs and MSWs in mental health on multiple system levels (micro-, mezzo-, and macro- levels). What are some of similarities? What are the differences?

 

BSWs and MSWs have different mental health roles on multiple system levels; macro, mezzo and micro levels. BSWs and MSWs have a crucial role in helping in crises of mental illnesses, areas plagued by poor health and complex social issues in families and individuals dealing with substance use issues. Some of the similarities are that both aspire to improve mental health awareness, aspire to provide an illness-free community, and aspire to provide help to people facing complex health issues.

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BSWs and MSWs have different mental health roles on multiple system levels; macro, mezzo and micro levels. BSWs and MSWs have a crucial role in helping in crises of mental illnesses, areas plagued by poor health and complex social issues in families and individuals dealing with substance use issues. Some of the similarities are that both aspire to improve mental health awareness, aspire to provide an illness-free community, and aspire to provide help to people facing complex health issues. Some differences include the level of education, differences in collaborations, MSWS have a right to advocate for change of a health care law, but BSWs do not, and MSWS work in larger organizations and BSWs in smaller groups.