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The Intersection of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity
The Intersection of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity The concept of mental health extends beyond the mere absence of mental illnesses. It encompasses a state of well-being where individuals recognize their abilities, cope with normal life stressors, work...
The Mental Status Exam: What You Need to Know
The Mental Status Exam: What You Need to Know Since the 1960s, various mental health and medical professionals have performed the Mental Status Exam (MSE) to assess for a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions such as bipolar disease and Alzheimer’s...
Understanding Mental Health Through Film and Video
Understanding Mental Health Through Film and Video As the importance of mental health awareness and education continues to grow, the need for effective teaching tools has become increasingly evident. For both students and professionals, the ability to recognize and...
Alcohol Use Assessments
Alcohol Use Assessments: A Vital Tool for Understanding and Addressing Alcohol Consumption Alcohol use assessments are comprehensive evaluations designed to assess an individual's drinking patterns, behaviors, and potential risks associated with alcohol consumption....
The Symptom Media Podcast Episode 1: The Burnout Over Burnout
The Symptom Media Podcast Episode 1 Episode 1: The Burnout over BurnoutBurnout is a term we hear constantly—so much so that it’s begun to fade into the background, making it easy to overlook the real crisis behind it. In this debut episode of The Symptom Media...
Stimulant Use Disorder
Stimulant Use Disorder Diagnosis, Symptoms, and TreatmentUnderstanding Stimulant Use Disorder Stimulant Use Disorder (StUD) is a mental health condition marked by the problematic and compulsive use of stimulant drugs, despite the significant harm and adverse...
Simulation Activities Review
Simulation Activities Review By: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA, APRN, Assistant Clinical Professor and Simulation Lab Coordinator, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia ProgramFor several years, I have utilized Symptom Media’s library of resource articles,...
Case Study Activities Review
Case Study Activities Review By: Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA, APRN, Assistant Clinical Professor and Simulation Lab Coordinator, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nurse Anesthesia ProgramReview of Case Study 21 I chose Case Study 21 as one of my learning options. The...
Suicide Prevention Training
Suicide Prevention Training Causes of suicide and suicidal ideation are complex and multifactorial. When health, environmental, economic, or sociocultural stressors engender feelings of despair and hopelessness, rates of suicide and suicidal behaviors can increase....