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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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What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Neurodiversity

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As a result, the brains varied methods of processing information become a part of self-identity. Neurodiversity has expanded to incorporate a wider group, including those who self-identify as neurodiverse. NICHD, September 11, 2018, [link] About Autism, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), 2024, [link]. Moats and Karen E.

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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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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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A Passion for Breast Cancer Advocacy and Unique Perspective on Survivorship: Meet The Pink Warrior 

Daily Nurse

I teach in the graduate nursing program and am the specialty track director for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP program and the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program. So, I help run those two programs and teach the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program. But we got through it.

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