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Of the many populations that are often overlooked in our culture, incarcerated older adults may be among the most forgotten. This month’s E-News Exclusive features the research of two social work professors who, through semistructured interviews, studied older adults, both male and female, from various racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds at four Pennsylvania state correctional institutions. Read about their findings and what social workers can learn from these individuals who have been through so many life-altering experiences. We welcome your comments at SWTeditor@gvpub.com. Visit our website at www.SocialWorkToday.com, like our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter. — Marianne Mallon, editor Growing Old in Prison By Charlene Lane, PhD, LCSW-R, and Michele Bratina, PhD There are typically negative connotations surrounding the words inmate, convict, and prisoner. Individuals who are incarcerated are often perceived as the recalcitrant of our society. A recent collaborative study conducted by Charlene Lane, PhD, LCSW-R, and Michele P. Bratina, PhD, from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania departments of social work and gerontology, and criminal justice, respectively, elucidated the value of the lives of older adults who have been incarcerated for more than 20 years at four Pennsylvania state correctional institutions. There is a great deal that is still not understood about the phenomenon of growing old in prison. Older adults interviewed believe they are a population forgotten by the larger society because they are not only old, but are also considered deviants. Full Story » Neurotransmitter in Brain Linked With Autistic Behavior Using a visual test that prompts different reactions in autistic and nonautistic brains, scientists have linked a specific neurotransmitter in the brain with autistic behavior that they believe could offer new information on diagnosing and treating the disorder. Learn more » Project Helps Women Veterans With Postpartum Depression in Rural Areas A researcher is working with the VA in developing a pilot program to provide female veterans living in rural areas with a tool to help cope with postpartum depression. Learn more »   Growing Old in Prison Standing With Soldiers to the End Touch and Self-Disclosure With Clients — Into the Ethical Minefield Minority Mental Health Gap On Campus Penn State Senior Class Gift Will Go to Support Mental Health Services at the University Study Seeks to Find Answers to Alarming Suicide Rate Despite Parity Law, Advocacy Group Study Finds Mental Health Care Still Lagging Tech & Tools

Minority Mental Health Gap On Campus According to The Wall Street Journal, researchers have found undertreatment of mental health conditions in nonwhite students because of cost, poor availability, and stigma. Penn State Senior Class Gift Will Go to Support Mental Health Services at the University The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Penn State senior class will donate what could be as much as $250,000 for an endowment to support mental health services at the university. Study Seeks to Find Answers to Alarming Suicide Rate According the Boston Herald, Massachusetts General Hospital has launched a massive online initiative to study mental health, hoping to determine why people are taking their own lives, and also serve as a support network for people battling mood disorders. Despite Parity Law, Advocacy Group Study Finds Mental Health Care Still Lagging The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on a study by Mental Health America that finds accessing mental health services is still difficult for many Americans. Social Work Today's CE program offers social workers the opportunity to earn CEs from the comfort of their homes or offices. Visit www.SocialWorkTodayCE.com today and join the thousands of professionals from across the country who already have taken advantage of this great program. Simply read an issue of the magazine and complete the online exam or the printed exam published in the magazine, and most issue exams will earn 2 CE credits! PLUS, you have the opportunity to earn CE credits from past issues, too! Have a product, service, or educational program you want to market to social work professionals, or an open position that you need to fill quickly? Social Work Today offers many flexible advertising programs designed to maximize your results. From print advertising to e-newsletter sponsorships, website advertising to direct mail opportunities, Social Work Today helps achieve your goals. E-mail our experienced account executives today for more information or call 800-278-4400! Coming up in our March/April 2016 issue is our Annual Education Guide. E-mail a sales representative to be part of this unique advertising opportunity. AlliedHealthCareers.com is the premier online resource to recruit social work professionals. Post your open positions, view résumés, and showcase your facility's offerings all at AlliedHealthCareers.com!   Standing With Soldiers to the End The VA has made remarkable strides in honoring and caring for dying veterans. Read more » Touch and Self-Disclosure With Clients — Into the Ethical Minefield A social worker takes a look at two areas fraught with ethical dangers and does a risk/benefit analysis. Read more » Social workers care about their clients, but rarely do they have time to care about themselves. Show yourself a little appreciation with field-inspired gear from our Gift Shop. We've got the perfect item for every situation from busy days in the office to at-home visits. Check out our secure online shop today or call toll-free 877-809-1659 for easy and fast ordering. The nation's top employers and recruiters of social workers advertise in Social Work Today magazine and post their job openings on AlliedHealthCareers.com. Check out the most recent opportunities that have been submitted by employers across the country! Social Worker/Clinical Counselor UNM Hospitals, Albuquerque, NM A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail