by Theresa Drass | Feb 4, 2026 | justice system, law, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Public Health, Resilience, Resistance, Springsteen, Wellness
The autumn of 2001 is etched into my memory as another time of profound unrest. Just a few weeks after the devastating attacks of September 11th, the world felt fragile, shadowed by a collective sense of upset and fear. As we started to resume everyday life, and air...
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 | Jun 10, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Expert witness, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, profession
⚖️ In behavioral healthcare, the milieu is fundamental in establishing a safe and therapeutic space. When testifying, as attorneys probe about this mysterious concept of “milieu,” I reflect on my wide-eyed nursing school grad self, yearning to heal and empower those...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 5, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Malpractice
“The court certifies Nurse Theresa Drass as an expert…” That’s how my recent birthday unfolded. Almost 2 years to the day, AND on my #birthday, I realized my (hesitant) goal of serving as an expert witness in a trial for the first time. The experience was...
by Theresa Drass | May 10, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, healthcare, justice system, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant
In describing my autobiography of 23 years ago, my professor wrote, “This is one of the most memorable pieces I have ever read…. I mean, ever, by anybody, your story is gripping, poignant, frightening, hopeful and very powerful……” On one of my first shifts...
by Theresa Drass | May 3, 2024 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, healthcare, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant
????May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to explore solutions that empower individuals on their recovery journey. In this writing, we focus on two key areas: Measurement-Based Care (MBC) and the vital role of Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) in ensuring...
