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For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need

Nursing Review

Logically, this should apply just as much to mental health as to other parts of the health system. But our new research finds Australia’s mental health care system is not equitable in this way. This clear link between mental distress and socioeconomic disadvantage exists both in Australia and globally.

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USAHS 2024 Mental Health Summit: Enhancing Behavioral Healthcare Through Collaboration

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Are you ready to make a difference in mental health? Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is gearing up for its third annual Mental Health Summit on September 28, 2024. Global mental health change Mental health remains a critical issue worldwide. The University of St.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs Psychiatrist vs Therapist: Understanding the Differences

Minority Nurse

If you’re considering seeking mental health treatment, you may be wondering about the differences between a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a psychiatrist, and a therapist. While all three professions can provide mental health care, they have different levels of education, training, and clinical roles.

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A Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism | USAHS

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

To evaluate a patient, the OT may use screening tools such as an ASD checklist, a sensory profile, the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS, or diagnosis criteria set forth in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).

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Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers

American Nurse

We are a team of communication and mental health researchers and clinicians from Colorado State University Global , Hofstra Medical School and the University of Toronto. For comparison, at any point in time, bulimia is seen in roughly 1.5% of women and 0.5% of men in the U.S., and anorexia in 0.35% of women and 0.1%

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: Which Path is Right for You?

Registered Nursing

Choosing a career in the field of mental health can be both rewarding and challenging. Each role plays a crucial role in addressing mental health issues, but they have distinct differences in terms of education, training, responsibilities, and career prospects.

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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

We make this distinction in recognition of the stigma associated with therapy and psychiatry that still exists among many of our colleagues. Although good evidence supports therapy, many nurses fear losing their licenses if they disclose mental health concerns.

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