by Theresa Drass | Oct 21, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Health, healthcare, Legal Nurse Consulting, LinkedIn, Peer Support, Wednesday Wins
???? ⚡Last week, Drass Associates had the privilege of presenting our poster, “Harnessing the Power of Peers and AI: Tools and Techniques for Psychiatric Nurses,” at the APNA conference in vibrant New Orleans. ????⚜️ The experience was incredibly...
by Theresa Drass | Sep 14, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
For more than two decades we have known that the challenge of addressing mental health and substance use disorders extends far beyond the confines of the clinic. It’s a critical public health issue that demands a thoughtful approach—one that shifts from a...
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...
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...
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,...
