EP 143 - What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court's Decision in Chiles v. Salazar

EP 143 - What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court's Decision in Chiles v. Salazar

May 12, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 143

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The episode discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision on conversion therapy bans and its impact on social work and mental health care.

In this episode of Social Work Talks, we break down the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy bans, free speech, and the growing debate around "talk therapy." Our host NASW Member and Social Worker Lorrie Appleton sits down with our guest NASW Deputy General Counsel Ashlee Fox, JD, MSW, who leads the National Association of Social Workers Legal Defense Fund. Learn why many experts believe this case could have far-reaching implications for professional standards, evidence-based practice, and the future of mental health care. Tune in for this important conversation every social worker should hear. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SocialWorkTalks #SocialWork #MentalHealth #Therapy #NASW #ConversionTherapy#BehavioralHealth

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