mental health
Tag
The Most In-Demand Specialties for NPs and PAs in 2024
As we near the end of 2024, the roles of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) have become increasingly vital in the healthcare system. With a growing emphasis on accessible, high-quality patient care, these professionals are st…
How Social Workers and Healthcare Providers Create Stronger Support Systems Together
Social workers are some of the most undervalued and overlooked professionals in today’s global economies. Despite a number of reasons to pursue social work, and that much of the social work accomplished is of great necessity and importance to huma…
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Essential Strategies for Resilience in Healthcare
Burnout among healthcare professionals has reached critical levels, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing challenges in the healthcare industry. This state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion not only impacts the well-being of…
The Role of Social Determinants in Health Outcomes
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors significantly impact health outcomes and contribute to health disparities within communities. Understanding the role of soci…
The Impact of Social Workers on Patient Outcomes in Healthcare Facilities
Social workers wear a lot of hats. While their primary responsibility is to help people in need this obligation can take many forms. We think often of social workers in the context of family life. Kids. Children struggling with something at school…
The Benefits of Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare
Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare refers to the cooperative practice of professionals from various disciplines working together to provide comprehensive patient care. This approach is becoming increasingly important in today’s complex …
The Convergence of Physical and Mental Healthcare: New Integrated Roles
The convergence of physical and mental healthcare is reshaping the healthcare landscape, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person rather than just individual symptoms. This integrated approach is creating new roles and opportunities…
The High-Demand Nursing Careers and Why There’s a Shortage of Candidates
You needn’t look very far to hear stories about nursing shortages. Where once staffing issues were a problem reserved for rural hospitals or other isolated areas, now they are experienced almost nationwide. It is a pervasive issue that has been be…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Staffing and Employment
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly reshaped the healthcare staffing landscape, creating unprecedented challenges and opportunities for the industry. This seismic shift has affected everything from workforce demands to employment practices, leavi…
Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare: Supporting the Wellbeing of Medical Professionals
The high-pressure environment of healthcare can take a significant toll on the mental health of medical professionals. Addressing mental health in healthcare is crucial for the wellbeing of providers and the quality of patient care.