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Advancing Military Mental Health

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In an epoch marked by rapid innovation in mental health treatments, a paradigm shift is on the horizon for the well-being of our armed forces personnel. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan deployments, and of course, thousands of military personnel experience TBI and PTSD at the same time, leading to severe mental health consequences.

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Military Nursing: A Path with Unique Benefits and Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

The role of a Nurse is one of dedication and service, and for some, that calling extends to military service. Nurses in the military not only provide critical care to service members but also to civilians in crisis situations around the world. military, focusing on the advantages and experiences military Nursing can offer.

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Navy Nurse Lindsay Bender Advocates to Increase Mental Health Services for Brave Service Members

Daily Nurse

In a significant development for mental health services in the military, U.S. Lindsay Bender demonstrated strong leadership and empathy in her contributions throughout her military career, particularly at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Navy Lieutenant j.g. Daily Nurse named U.S.

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Invisible Battles: Military Toxic Exposures and Health Provider Roles

Amercan Journal of Nursing

of Veterans Affairs The intersection of military service and environmental exposures has become an increasingly critical area of concern. A direct strike against health and wellness. Many veterans say that they had a picture-perfect bill of health before exposure to environmental hazards during military service.

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Tools You Can Use to Improve Mental Health

Scrubs

Mental health has become one of the most important subjects in the collective wellness conversation in the last few years. The US surgeon general has recently stated that the youth mental health situation is a full-on crisis, though the problem extends to other age groups as well.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Behavioral and mental health challenges for veterans Veterans are at high risk for mental health issues. deployments).

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Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/10/2023 In the world of military nursing , there is a specialized field that focuses on providing care to one of the most vulnerable populations – pediatric patients.