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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

A mental health crisis that manifests in the classroom. The suddenness extends beyond health crises. The suddenness of violence in schools has forced us to expand our skill sets, to become not just healthcare providers but also first responders and mental health supporters. 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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Opioid Tapering: Study Finds Patient OD and Mental Health Risks Remain High for Up to 2 Years

Daily Nurse

Nurses who think tapering opioid patients entails a long period of Defcon 2 or 3 vigilance now have more data to support that position. Researchers from the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research conducted a 10-year study to examine the potential long-term risks of opioid dose tapering. They found that patients on stable but […].

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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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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Diversity Nursing

Educated individuals are more likely to have health insurance coverage, seek preventive care, and adhere to medical treatments, leading to better overall health outcomes. Social Connectedness Social support networks play a crucial role in individuals' overall health and well-being.

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Primary care identification of mental health issues in adults with learning disabilities requires screening measures, practitioner training, collaboration and raising awareness in this population

Evidence-Based Nursing

Factors associated with the identification of mental health conditions among people with learning disabilities in primary care: a scoping review. Brief and effective mental health screening measures need to be developed/adapted specifically for this population. Brit J Learn Disabil , 2023:1–18.