Mental Health and Substance Use

Nursing, Trauma, and Reflective Writing

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jun 25, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  The young nurse returned to room seven. Finishing up her charting just a moment earlier, she glanced at her watch and knew she couldn’t postpone going into his room any longer, despite the disconcerting vibe she got each time she went in there. Room seven was...

Redesigning Provider Payments to Reduce Long-Term Costs by Promoting Healthy Development

by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 20, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  ABSTRACT | Cognitive, affective, and behavioral health (CAB) conditions are among the costliest and fastest growing in the United States. An array of interventions is demonstrated to be effective in preventing or mitigating these conditions and offers the...

The Interdependence of Families, Communities, and Children’s Health: Public Investments That Strengthen Families and Communities, and Promote Children’s Healthy Development and Societal Prosperity

by Molly Doyle | Apr 9, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  ABSTRACT | Children’s development of cognitive, affective, and behavioral capacities is best promoted when the contexts that surround them are strong and healthy. Children are embedded in families, who are, in turn, embedded in communities. Policies or programs...

Investing in Children to Promote America’s Prosperity

by Molly Doyle | Mar 26, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives

  “America, the land of opportunity” has been the historical rallying cry inspiring individuals to work their hardest to succeed. Although today’s children will determine our nation’s future prosperity, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that individuals are...

Care-Centered Clinical Documentation in the Digital Environment: Solutions to Alleviate Burnout

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jan 29, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  If you are suicidal and need emergency help, call 911 immediately or 1-800-273-8255 if in the United States. If you are in another country, find a 24/7 hotline at www.iasp.info/resources/Crises_Centres.   Introduction A range of factors drives clinician...