by Theresa Drass | Mar 16, 2025 | Civil Rights, History, Motivational Monday
The period from 1945 to 1980 was often seen as a golden age of opportunity in the United States. The American Dream, which can be defined as financial stability, homeownership, and upward mobility, appeared attainable for many. Yet, this promise was unequally...
by Theresa Drass | Mar 12, 2025 | children, Family, Mental Health, Wednesday Wins, Women Owned Business, Work Life Balance
My recent trip to Walt Disney World was a whirlwind of magic, planned and executed in just 10 days (Thank you, Rachael)! π’ With all four parks on the agenda, our mission was clear: experience “It’s Tough to be a Bug” and “Dinosaur” before...
by Theresa Drass | Feb 28, 2025 | Community, Economics, Social Justice
π Imagine a day where the hum of commerce falls silent π€«. Not a dollar spent online π», no impulse buys at the grocery store π, no lattes purchased on the way to work β. An “economic blackout” day, a voluntary cessation of spending, is a radical concept...
by Theresa Drass | Feb 22, 2025 | Behavioral Health, justice system, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consulting, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Public Health
π§πΌβπ«I recently had a powerful conversation with my nursing students about the critical role of community support and continuing care planning in successful behavioral health recovery. π§ββοΈ We discussed the ideal scenario β a comprehensive, patient-centered approach...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 23, 2025 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Expert witness, Legal Nurse Consulting, Treatment Plan
So much of my work has been specifically centered around the challenges of treatment planning the last couple of months, that I described how I imagine Behavioral Medicine treatment plans SHOULD look in EHRs to Gemini and asked her to organize this post: π‘This sounds...