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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Barton Associates

Behavioral health needs have climbed in the United States over the past decade—between the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans are dealing with mental health challenges. adults had a mental illness in 2023, and about half (46%) of them did not get any treatment.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 5: Management of the child with mental health problems who is boarded in the ED

PEMBlog

We are in the midst of a staggering mental health crisis. Thousands of children and adolescents spend days at time in Emergency Departments waiting for definitive mental health disposition. Special thanks to Manpreet Singh, MD ( @MprizzleER ) for helping to put this collaboration together.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. Special thanks to Manpreet Singh, MD ( @MprizzleER ) for helping to put this collaboration together.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

With new weight loss medications hitting the market, more people are asking their doctors for help. From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. These changes may or may not result in weight loss, but they will certainly improve your overall health and well-being.

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Recognizing and Preventing SIBO: Your Comprehensive Guide

AMMD

Medication use can also have a detrimental impact on your gut. If you’ve taken antibiotics or acid-reducing medications for a long time, you likely have a microbiome imbalance. Stress , medication, and candida can slow gut motility. Non-Digestive Symptoms You’ve probably heard that gut health affects mental health.

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Sleep problems and Insomnia in Serious Illness: A Podcast wtih Cathy Alessi and Brienne Miner

GeriPal

For those with serious illness, sleep problems and insomnia are all too common. And very common symptom or coexists commonly with other health conditions and in medications that are used, impacted. But I’m also thinking about other health conditions and other medications that might be causing them trouble.

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