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Bill to overhaul ‘outdated’ Mental Health Act introduced

Community Care

Making it a legal requirement for each patient to have a care and treatment plan, which the government said would be tailored to individuals’ needs and make clear what was needed for them to progress to being discharged. “The mental health emergency we are facing will need much more than a reformed act.

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Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week

Relias

Patient Safety Awareness Week , sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, happens every March and serves as a time to encourage both the public and healthcare professionals to learn more about healthcare safety and to inspire system changes to improve patient safety. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Flexibility in adapting treatment plans is essential, as goals are met, new issues emerge, or crises arise.

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Reposting: Torn apart: A skewed portrait of child welfare in America

Child Welfare Monitor

But parents who are found to have neglected their children typically have serious, chronic mental illness or substance use disorders that severely affect their parenting, and have refused or are unable to comply with a treatment plan. But family dysfunction occurs even if a family’s material needs are met.

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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

Introducing a statutory care and treatment plan for all people in detention, written with them and setting out a clear pathway to discharge. Director of policy and strategy Miriam Deakin said: “We support proposed changes to the act that will give people a greater say in planning their care and recovery.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Many factors contribute to this neglect, such as stigma, lack of awareness, lack of resources, lack of training, and lack of coordination among healthcare providers. Healthcare professionals play a key role in screening, referring, treating, and following up with mothers who are struggling with their mental health.

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Virtual Nurse Jobs and Telehealth: Help More People in More Places

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Telehealth is a broader term that encompasses the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. Telehealth includes telemedicine, which is the diagnosis and treatment of patients via video or phone, as well as other services, such as remote patient monitoring, health education, and data sharing.