by Theresa Drass | Feb 22, 2025 | Behavioral Health, justice system, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consulting, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Public Health
🧑🏼🏫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. 🧑⚕️ We discussed the ideal scenario – 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: 💡This sounds...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 18, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Cat, children, Consultant, Healing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nurse Consultant, Peace, School Nurses, Schools
“I am always willing to help but I won’t unless I’m asked.” This mantra is a powerful boundary tool often taught by counselors and coaches for those who are naturally empathetic and inclined to assist others, and especially those who are...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 3, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Legal Nurse Consulting, Mental Health, SAMHSA
SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, was established in 1992, the year before I embarked on my journey as (a student) mental health nurse in 1993. Throughout my career, SAMHSA has been a primary and consistent source of support,...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 24, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Behavioral Health, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse, professional development
🛣️⚜️In addition to networking with nursing professionals worldwide, while at the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference taking place in New Orleans next week, I’ll be learning the latest information about Nursing excellence and solutions, Competency and...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 5, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Inclusivity, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
October 6th marks German American Day, a celebration honoring the significant contributions of German immigrants to the United States. As a proud German-ish American myself, I’ve always held a meaningful connection to my heritage. Growing up, I learned about my...
