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Seniors With Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help. Here’s Why.

American Nurse

We recognize that many older adults experience mental health conditions like anxiety” and “we are calling urgently for more research,” said Lori Pbert, associate chief of the preventive and behavioral medicine division at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and a former task force member who worked on the anxiety recommendations. “We

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Emotional health of Filipino American nurses and the COVID-19 pandemic

American Nurse

Many in the Filipino community hesitate to discuss negative emotions openly or seek mental health services. Nursing leaders can develop support programs that create a culturally sensitive and safe environment for these nurses to seek help and discuss their emotional health. of the more than 3.8

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Magic Mushrooms Could Be Used to Relieve Burnout and Depression in Nurses

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Tony Back, an oncologist at the University of Washington, is putting together a study that will examine the effects of psilocybin on nurses struggling with their mental health. Pappas is a retired nurse practitioner that was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013. The disease took a dramatic toll on her physical and mental health.

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Dr. Gonsalves, Distinguished Emeritus Honoree, is Respected Leader

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Lillian Gonsalves, MD, FAPM, FACP (P’81), recipient of the 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Emeritus Award, was the first psychiatrist to serve on Cleveland Clinic’s Board of Governors and held a variety of leadership positions before retiring from Cleveland Clinic after 41 years. Dale Gulledge (P’92) , for opening doors for her. “He

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A warming planet and human health

American Nurse

A warmer planet increases risks related to physical and mental health. Planetary warming combined with societal inequity result in disastrous impacts of wildfires, extreme temperatures, and severe storms on human health and well-being. Global Change Research Program: Climate change and human health ( health2016.globalchange.gov/climate-change-and-human-health

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School Nurse Career Guide

Nurse.com

This means that school nurses are involved behind the scenes in many aspects of everyday school life, such as emergency and disaster planning, playground design and rules, food and event decisions, and mental health services. Children with special needs and complex health conditions are integrated into every school.