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Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them

Nursing Review

Yet in health and wellbeing outcomes particularly mental health this population drags far behind the rest of the country. In early December the government released a landmark ten-year national action plan to address these health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people. Why do we need a dedicated action plan?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Caring for Yourself, Others, and Your Heart in a Sudden World

The Relentless School Nurse

Suddenly, school nurses were at the forefront of a global health crisis, tasked with implementing new safety protocols, conducting contact tracing, and educating entire school communities about a virus we were all still learning about. A mental health crisis that manifests in the classroom. A sports injury on the field.

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Meet Two Harvard-trained Clinicians Championing Pediatric Mental Health

Daily Nurse

ABPP , both Harvard-trained and with nearly two decades of experience in academic medicine, embarked on a mission to revolutionize the pediatric mental health system. Talk about how InStride Health is addressing gaps in their mental health treatment. Two distinguished clinicians, Mona Potter, M.D.

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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Diversity Nursing

Education Individuals with a higher education level tend to exhibit better health behaviors , such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and avoidance of harmful substances like tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. Higher levels of education are closely linked to greater access to healthcare services.

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The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Mental Health Care

Every Nurse

Overview of the Increasing Demand for Mental Health Care The state of mental health among youth in the United States is concerning, with 50% of mental health disorders starting before the age of 14. This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for mental health care providers.

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Nurse Researchers Study Spread of Cancer Misinformation on Social Media

Daily Nurse

Viewing cancer misinformation on social media negatively influenced patients’ decisions and adversely affected their mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. While online social networks can be useful resources for cancer patients, they’re also scattered with potentially dangerous misinformation.

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Minority Health Month: Cultural Competence Boosts Outcomes

Minority Nurse

Nurses are in an excellent position to help patients by being aware of their cultural norms around language and dietary choices and guidelines, activity choices, mental health approaches or stigmas, sexuality, and even how family decisions are made.