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Mental health matters

American Nurse

The staying power of this program—one of eight such funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration—matters especially now given the serious mental health challenges our country faces and the persistent gap in healthcare services and outcomes among communities of color. 2024; 19(7).

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An Evidence-based Approach to Improving Nurse Mental Health 

Daily Nurse

Each year since 2020, we have published the annual Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey to gauge the collective health of our nursing workforce and advocate for solutions to support it. Furthermore, adverse mental health outcomes have decreased across all categories over the past year.

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Empathy’s Role in Managing Aggression in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

This reduces their overall stress levels, making aggressive behaviors less frequent. Improved Mental Health Residents who feel understood are more likely to experience improved mental health outcomes. Reduced Stress Empathy creates a calming environment where residents feel safe and supported.

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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. public health nurses served on the frontlines, treating patients and educating them about the virus, tracing their contacts and delivering self-isolation guidance. What Does a Public Health Nurse Do?

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Childhood maltreatment and its long-lasting impact on health: a novel large-scale study highlights its links to adult mental and physical health

Evidence-Based Nursing

Implications for practice and research A trauma-informed approach across healthcare settings could help address both adults’ physical and mental health impacts of abuse and neglect occurring in childhood. 1 It is associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes.

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The Role of Reporting in Combatting Nursing Home Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

The Broader Impact of Reporting When healthcare providers commit to reporting nursing home abuse, the effects extend beyond individual cases: Improved Resident Outcomes : Addressing abuse promptly leads to better physical and mental health outcomes for residents.

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The Multifaceted Benefits of a Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Nurses create a legacy of care and compassion that benefits society by advocating for health equity, educating the public, and contributing to public health initiatives. You can shape healthcare policies, participate in community outreach programs, and foster partnerships that enhance public health outcomes.