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Strabismus and mental health

American Nurse

Patient and family perspective Takeaways: Individuals with strabismus have an increased risk of concurrent mental health diagnoses. Children and their families frequently are unaware of any possible connection between strabismus and mental health, but they welcome resources. See Pediatric mental health screening tools.)

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The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Q&A with Monica Taylor

The Nurse Break

Meet Monica Taylor – Vice President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Monica Taylor has been a mental health nurse for 30 years and was one of the first community-based MHNs in the Western Australian rural sector. Write for Us.

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Pediatric Mental Health Tops ECRI’s 2023 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns

Amercan Journal of Nursing

In the past few years, the list has reflected the reality of living during a global pandemic, with 2022’s top 10 concerns including clinician’s mental health, supply chain disruptions, and vaccine coverage gaps. The post Pediatric Mental Health Tops ECRI’s 2023 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns appeared first on Off the Charts.

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Mental Health Statistics [2024]

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Some individuals can perform daily tasks, including work, with mental illness, and some people may qualify for disability due to their mental illness. 2 Understanding the mental health statistics for the United States increases awareness and may help provide support to those who need it.

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Why Nurse Practitioners Are Reluctant to Get Mental Health

Scrubs

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are turning the spotlight on nurse practitioners. According to the Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report 2022 , six in 10 NPs are burned out and four in 10 are suffering from depression. Those check-ins are instrumental in maintaining mental health.”

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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: Comprehensive Final Rule Expected in 2024

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In the United States, mental health (“MH”) and substance use disorder (“SUD”) (collectively “MH/SUD”) have continued to represent areas of intense concern. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the MH struggles of essential workers and health care professionals were pushed to the forefront. 1] Substance Abuse Mental Health Servs.

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Calling Code Lilac for Mental Health Support 

Minority Nurse

It’s not always easy to ask for help – especially when the help needed involves support for your mental health. The program expanded systemwide in March 2022. We all need support for mental health and well-being. “They’re trying to reduce that stigma.