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Whether you’re a health care professional, patient or community member, taking care of your mental health is crucial. To learn more about well-being in graduate medical education, check out our special issue: bit.ly/3XXlK2F #WorldMentalHealthDay #HCAHealthcare

New research published in the latest edition of Collegian underscores the critical importance of patient confidentiality in mental health care. While nurses generally understand confidentiality, gaps in knowledge and practice remain. This study emphasises the need for targeted education to address these gaps, ensuring patients' interests are protected and stakeholders avoid legal and professional repercussions. Read the full open access article on Collegian to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfZcFihj

Interested in reducing barriers to physicians and medical students seeking mental health care? While there are many barriers to physicians and medical students seeking mental health care, one specific challenge you can be a part of overcoming is revising license and credentialing/job applications that stigmatize mental health. Join this interactive workshop on Sunday, March 24 at 1:15 pm to gain practical strategies to guide you in being a change agent for this important topic that impacts many in medicine. bit.ly/amwa109 Eileen B. Susan Hingle #mentalhealth #physiciansuicide #fightburnout

🔥The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care Across All Sectors🔥 📝Trauma-informed care is not just a healthcare issue—it is a vital framework that should be integrated across all sectors of society. Whether in education, law enforcement, social services, or the workplace, understanding and addressing the impact of trauma is crucial for fostering healthier, more supportive environments. ℹ️Trauma affects how individuals engage with others, respond to challenges, and navigate daily life. Without awareness of the lasting effects of trauma, systems can unintentionally re-traumatize individuals, perpetuating cycles of harm and hindering recovery. ✅By adopting a trauma-informed approach, sectors like education can create safe, nurturing spaces for students; law enforcement can handle sensitive situations with greater empathy; and workplaces can promote mental well-being, productivity, and resilience. Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from "What’s wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?"—recognizing the profound impact of trauma on behavior and well-being. 📌Incorporating this framework across sectors will not only improve individual outcomes but also lead to stronger, more compassionate communities. It's time we all embrace the responsibility to address trauma with care, understanding, and action. #Traumainformedcare #nohealthwithoutmentalhealth #stressbusterwithdrmichelle

For #WorldALLDay, we asked a clinical psychologist what the top 4 things to know are when providing emotional support to a child with #AcuteLymphoblasticLeukemia. Watch the video here ⬇ #KnowALL

There is still time to preorder our forthcoming title, "Mental Health Issues of Child Maltreatment: Contemporary Strategies" Visit stmlearning.com to get 10% off your order of both volumes! This workbook set is a vital resource for professionals across multiple fields and contains the most up-to-date, peer-reviewed research. #newbook

It's a good question: does the way we approach medical education have an impact on physician burnout? With 27% of medical students experiencing depression and 11% experiencing suicidal ideation, I absolutely think there's a correlation here. The problem isn't the academic rigour and high expectations of medical school - it's the lack of proactive mental health support. #PhysicianBurnout #MedicalEducation

It was my pleasure to support my longtime friend Dr Damon Tweedy at a recent Q&A for his latest book, Facing The Unseen: The Struggle to Center Mental Health in Medicine. In this book, Damon shares how his experience as a psychiatrist helped him realize where our society and our healthcare delivery system can better integrate the management of mental illness with the rest of medical care. Hopefully, as more of us individuals learn to #StartWithWellbeing in our own approach to life, we can enact the medical education and public policy shifts that Damon recommends to improve mental healthcare for all in this country. #EssenceOfStrength #StartWithWellbeing #SuccessWithSatisfaction #PhysicianWellbeing 

Aloha! 👋 If you're new here, let me reintroduce myself... I am Dr. Lisa Hartwell - a high functioning anxiety specialist, licensed clinical psychologist and ex trauma nurse. The premise of my approach is to be skilled and backed by science whilst still being a compassionate and kind person! Let's get to know each other better... book in a discovery call with me here: https://bit.ly/4a75ZKm #HighFunctioningAnxiety #AnxietyHelp #AnxietyRelief

🌟 Proud to have contributed to this important conversation in the latest edition of our studentjournal(Golbang)! 📝 Today, we tackled the sensitive topic of medical student suicide, shedding light on the challenges faced by aspiring healthcare professionals. 🔍 Our discussion delved into the pressures and stressors that can contribute to mental health struggles among medical students. We explored potential solutions and support systems to address this issue head-on. 💡 As future healthcare providers, it's crucial to prioritize our mental well-being and support each other through these challenging times. Together, we can break the stigma and create a more supportive environment for all. 📖 Read more about our conversation in the latest edition of the student journal: [https://lnkd.in/dVx3Re2E] #MedicalEducation #MentalHealth #StudentJournal #Healthcare #Support