article thumbnail

A new treatment for PTSD in healthcare staff

MQ Mental Health

Since the start of the pandemic there have been many concerns raised about the wellbeing of frontline healthcare workers. Even before the pandemic, people working in the emergency services and healthcare fields were three times more likely to have PTSD or depression symptoms than the general population. . said Jennifer. “

PTSD 97
article thumbnail

Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

Relias

without coverage — Native American healthcare disparities clearly still exist despite efforts to eradicate them. A deeper understanding of these factors can help healthcare organizations better serve these communities, address the root causes, and ultimately provide more beneficial effects and lasting change. . — with 34.3%

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month

Social Work Blog

Any alcohol use during pregnancy can cause a range of physical, behavioral, and learning problems in the baby known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) is supported by more than 30 years of research showing its effectiveness in reducing prenatal alcohol use and FASDs.

Disorder 106
article thumbnail

NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

Disorder 102
article thumbnail

Can digital technologies improve access to mental healthcare in Nigeria?

MQ Mental Health

He examines if digital technologies could improve access to mental healthcare in Nigeria. . The post Can digital technologies improve access to mental healthcare in Nigeria? This article was written by Kelvin Okeoghene Opiepie, African Youth Transformation Ambassador and founder of LEAD Community Foundation. Information is key.

article thumbnail

Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Maternal mental health disorders can have serious consequences, such as impaired mother-infant bonding, poor child development, and increased risk of death from suicide or other causes. Healthcare professionals play a key role in screening, referring, treating, and following up with mothers who are struggling with their mental health.

article thumbnail

Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

Relias

As such, crisis intervention and prevention has never been more top of mind. To better understand the effects of the pandemic on crisis situations and the associated methods of prevention and intervention, we will discuss the following crisis situations: Substance use disorder. Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19.