Research on the Challenges and Coping Strategies of Social Work Practice in Public Health Emergencies

This study explores the main challenges and coping strategies of social work practice in public health emergencies. By reviewing major public health events in history, the key role of social workers in the crisis is analyzed. The study found that the challenges social workers faced in responding to these events included issues such as limited resources, a shortage of professionals, and difficulties in cross-cultural communication, which led to increased stress and unequal distribution of resources in crisis response. In order to better play the role of social work and respond to public health emergencies, the study suggests that social workers can improve their professional ability and response speed, establish a sound psychological intervention mechanism, and optimize resource integration and cross-agency cooperation measures.