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Researchers Offer New Paradigm for Managing Adult ADHD

Consult QD

One major reason humans fail to resolve broken agreements is that their strategies for resolution are not actionable, devolving instead into self-talk that resides only in the mind (eg, “I’ll do it later”). Prevalence and incidence of adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a large managed care population.

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The Secret Garden: A staff-only wellness and respite space

American Nurse

This pioneering model of staff caring for staff has been presented locally, nationally, and internationally, receiving positive feedback from other institutions as well as a research award from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association National Conference. Nursing responsibilities frequently interrupt needed breaks.

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Biomarkers as Predictors to Suicidal Risk in Adolescents: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study

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1 Preventing suicide-related deaths: A major unmet public health challenge Every year, approximately 157,000 youths receive medical care for deliberate self-harm in emergency departments (ED) throughout the U.S. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. In 2012, there were 12.5 deaths per 100,000 habitants. 2018 Apr;59(4):460-482.

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A Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism | USAHS

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The Role of Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Occupational therapy for autism evaluates the current developmental levels of children and adults with ASD, and aims to improve their ability to self-regulate emotions and participate in social interactions. What Is Occupational Therapy for Autism?

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Understanding the Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Nurses

American Nurse

Promote Self-Care and Wellness Programs: Encourage nurses to engage in regular self-care activities such as mindfulness, exercise, and hobbies outside of work. JAMA Psychiatry. Support initiatives aimed at reducing workplace bullying, harassment, and incivility, which can contribute to mental health challenges.

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Self-acupressure to reduce stress and fatigue

American Nurse

In-the-moment self-care brings calming and energizing effects. Self-acupressure offers a convenient, discrete, no-cost, evidence-based method to manage stress and fatigue. Self-acupressure can be added to the nurse’s self-care toolbox. You can use Stomach 36 multiple times a day. American Nurse Journal.

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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

Many more programs exist now in recognition of the psychological support that our nurse colleagues continue to need as we care for each other during the challenges of staffing crises, under-resourced hospitals, and the ongoing challenges and repercussions of the pandemic. Peer support offers psychological safety.

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