Understanding Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
Explore the nuanced differences between mental health and mental illness, where mental health pertains to the quality of mental and emotional wellbeing for everyone, while mental illness refers to diagnosable conditions with long-term effects that do not affect everyone in the same way. Gain insight
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Maternal Health Review in North East & North Cumbria: Challenges and Initiatives
Explore the postnatal maternal health review in North East & North Cumbria focusing on reproductive health, postnatal care provision, contraceptive care, and public health prevention initiatives. Key areas include trends in abortion rates, smoking at delivery, perinatal mental health, and deprivatio
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Maternal Mortality Crisis in the U.S.: Urgent Need for Healthcare Reform
Maternal mortality rates in the United States have significantly increased over the years, with racial disparities exacerbating the issue. The data shows a concerning rise in both maternal and infant mortality, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive healthcare reform to address these alarm
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Orientation Program
This orientation program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and effectively implement Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in hospitals. Participants will learn the rationale and process of MPDSR, complete review forms accurately, identif
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Understanding Mental Health and Pandemics
This module delves into mental health terminology, the impact of pandemics on mental well-being, identifying mental distress, tools for prevention and response, and providing support during acute phases of mental health issues. Learners will gain knowledge on various concepts related to mental healt
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Maternal Health Care and Family Planning Overview
Maternal health care and family planning are essential components of reproductive health. Family planning helps individuals achieve various objectives like avoiding unwanted pregnancies, controlling the timing and number of children, and regulating pregnancy intervals. The health benefits include pr
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Understanding Men's Mental Health: Importance and Challenges
Men's Mental Health Month, presented by Steve Heath, focuses on raising awareness about mental health issues among men and boys. The session aims to help identify early signs of mental ill-health, start conversations about mental health, support access to help and support, and emphasize the importan
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Maternal and Child Health Indicators: Objectives and Mortality Rates
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services aim for the reduction of maternal, perinatal, infant, and childhood mortality and morbidity, promotion of reproductive health, and physical and psychological development of children and adolescents within families. The indicators focus on mortality rates, inc
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Importance of Preconception Care for Maternal and Child Health
Preconception care involves biomedical interventions provided to women and couples before conception to improve their health status and reduce factors contributing to poor maternal and child health outcomes. It aims to enhance maternal and child health in both the short and long term by addressing p
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Enhancing Mental Healthcare in Prisons: Integrating Care Programme Approach and Community Mental Health Framework
Planning effective mental healthcare in prisons involves utilizing the Care Programme Approach and the Community Mental Health Framework to address challenges in service delivery, ensuring continuity of care, and providing support for complex mental health needs in the prison population. The Communi
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Promoting Fetal & Maternal Health: Key Objectives & National Health Goals
This lecture by Assist. Prof. Dr. Hawraa Hussein Ghafel focuses on promoting fetal and maternal health through various aspects such as health behaviors, nursing processes, and health promotion during pregnancy. Key topics include identifying national health goals, assessing pregnant women, planning
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Rhode Island Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Division Overview
The Rhode Island Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Division plays a crucial role in promoting the well-being of mothers, children, and families in the state. Led by a dedicated team, the division focuses on a wide array of programs and services addressing various health issues such as d
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A Multi-disciplinary Analysis of Service Access, Community Resilience, and Maternal Mortality in Gulf Province
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis focusing on service access, community resilience, and maternal mortality in Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. It highlights the importance of improving referral systems for maternal health in remote communities and discusses the preliminary findings from a
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Understanding Mental Health in Tower Hamlets: Key Stats and Strategies
The Tower Hamlets JSNA report for February 2019 sheds light on the prevalence of mental health issues in the borough, highlighting statistics such as higher rates of mental health disorders compared to London. It emphasizes the importance of addressing wider determinants of mental health and the nee
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Understanding Mental Health and Recognizing Good vs. Poor Mental Health
Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being. Good mental health involves realizing one's potential, coping with life stresses, being productive, and contributing to the community. It's normal to experience fluctuations in mental health, and it's vital to seek help early if needed. Rec
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Maternal Nutrition Guidelines for Optimal Health Before and During Pregnancy
Recommended maternal nutrition practices play a crucial role in preventing nutrition deficiencies in both mothers and infants, improving fetal outcomes, and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Preconception care emphasizes the provision of health interventions to women and couples before concept
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Understanding Determinants of Maternal Death: Causes, Factors, and Response
This educational session delves into the determinants of maternal death, distinguishing between causes and factors that increase the risk of maternal mortality. It covers possible determinants like hemorrhage, sepsis, and poor access to healthcare services, and discusses the Three Delays model for i
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The Long Term Plan in Mental Health Services: Key Ambitions and Achievements
Professor Tim Kendall, National Clinical Director for Mental Health, outlined key ambitions for mental health services in the NHS Long Term Plan by 2023/24. These include increased access to specialist perinatal mental health services, school-based support teams, and NICE-approved IAPT services. The
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Importance of Mental Health in Workplace During Challenging Times
Mental health is vital for overall well-being, especially during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic. This post discusses the definition of mental health, characteristics of good mental health, reasons for focusing on mental health, effects of isolation, potential signs of mental health i
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in Nepal
Explore the maternal and perinatal mortality status in Nepal, learn about the MPDSR's rationale, goal, components, and implementation status. Dive into a case scenario highlighting maternal deaths, background on maternal mortality, and global statistics, emphasizing the importance of improving mater
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Understanding Maternal Mental Health Complications
Maternal mental health complications, including postpartum depression and psychosis, can have a significant impact on both the mother and child's well-being. Factors such as stigma, culture, trauma, and lack of support systems can exacerbate these conditions. Early detection and intervention are cru
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Understanding Maternal Mortality: Nevada's Review and Regulations
Exploring the Maternal Mortality Review Committee in Nevada, the definitions of maternal mortality, the responsibilities of MMRCs, and Nevada's Revised Statutes related to maternal mortality. Learn about the efforts to prevent future deaths and improve the review process.
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Building Mental Health Friendly Communities through Faith
Building Mental Health Friendly Communities through Faith explores the intersection of spirituality and mental health care within faith communities. The initiative aims to address health disparities, reduce stigma, and provide support for individuals and families dealing with mental health concerns.
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The Importance of Addressing Cardiovascular Disease in Maternal Health
Cardiovascular disease remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality in the UK, with maternal deaths from cardiac issues outnumbering those from other direct causes, except thrombosis. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in pregnant women, combined with a lack of consideration fo
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Updates from Maternal and Child Health Equity Action Network by Amelia Muse, PhD, LMFT
The Maternal and Child Health Equity Action Network (MCHEAN) aims to engage key partners and communities in North Carolina to address disparities and improve maternal and child health outcomes. Through community-driven efforts, the network seeks to elevate voices, provide resources, and develop acti
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Maternal & Child Health: Understanding and Addressing Health Behaviors and Risks
Explore the critical aspects of maternal and child health, such as factors affecting pregnancy, maternal mortality, preconception health care, and ways to improve the well-being of women, infants, and children. Understand the social and physical determinants impacting maternal and child health and l
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Global Maternal Health and COVID-19 Impact Briefing by Women's Congressional Policy Institute
The virtual briefing series hosted by Women's Congressional Policy Institute on Global Maternal Health and the Impact of COVID-19 featured speakers discussing the challenges, initiatives, and collaborations to improve maternal health worldwide. Notable speakers included Cindy Hall from WCPI, Stacey
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Maternal Nutrition Training: Integrating Assessment, Counselling, and Support
Maternal nutrition training session aims to educate health providers on the importance of maternal nutrition, causes and consequences of malnutrition, and strategies to break the malnutrition cycle. The training covers topics like defining maternal nutrition, understanding its significance throughou
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Maternal Work Hours and Adolescent Obesity: A Longitudinal Analysis
This study investigates the relationship between increased maternal work hours during childhood and adolescent obesity. It explores how maternal employment and income levels may impact the rates of adolescent obesity, utilizing data from the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics and Child Development Surv
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Reduction in Deaths following Sterilization & Maternal Death Audit - Tamilnadu Experience
Tamilnadu has successfully achieved replacement levels of fertility and focuses on promoting maternal health through various contraceptive practices. The state conducts audits to identify causes of sterilization deaths, with a major emphasis on improving maternal health care to reduce mortality rate
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Insights from PROMISE 1077 Trials on Maternal-Infant Survival
The PROMISE 1077 Trials focused on key research questions related to the effectiveness and safety of antiretroviral therapy in HIV+ pregnant women, especially concerning maternal ART during antepartum and postpartum stages, as well as the impact on maternal health post-pregnancy. The trials recruite
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Understanding Mental Health in Children: Factors and Concerns
Mental health in children is a critical aspect of their well-being. The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being where individuals can cope with life stresses and contribute positively to their community. Numerous factors, such as genetic predisposition, parental sepa
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Maternal Effect on Shell Coiling in Snails
Maternal effects play a crucial role in determining the coiling direction of snail shells. The maternal inheritance of organelle genes controls certain traits in offspring, with the direction of shell coiling being a classic phenotype exhibiting maternal effects. The genotype of the female parent de
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Talking About Mental Health Issues in Healthcare
Jan Mould, RN, BSN, MEd, Deputy Director of Competitive Events at HOSA, discusses the importance of addressing mental health issues, including the Surgeon General's Advisory Report on Protecting Youth Mental Health. The addition of Mental Health Promotion and Emotional Well-Being Challenge Events in
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Addressing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A Multi-Staged Approach
This study focuses on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which remain unacceptably high. The research by Firoza Haffejee and Nokuthula Sibiya highlights the need for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary healthcare strategy to tackle the various factors con
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Maternal Thyroid Hormones and Offspring Brain Development: Study Flow and Findings
This study examined the association between maternal thyroid hormones (TSH and FT4) during early pregnancy and offspring brain morphology. A flowchart illustrates participant enrollment and exclusion, with subsequent MRI analyses on child brain volumes. Results show significant associations between
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Best Practices for Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) - Essential Guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines for maternal and newborn health practices include dos and don'ts, such as perineal shaving, delayed cord clamping, exclusive breastfeeding, and more. Key measures like controlled cord traction (CCT) in a relaxed uterus and delaying the baby's first bath play crucial roles in
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Reproductive and Child Health Programme Overview
Dr. Jyoti K. Varthi from the Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga highlights the importance of the Reproductive and Child Health Programme. This program aims to ensure safe reproduction, regulate fertility, support maternal and infant health, and promote healthy sexual relationships. The initiative ad
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Association Between Maternal Education and Maternal Age in GLM Analysis
In this lecture on Generalized Linear Models in R, the focus is on examining the association between maternal education and maternal age using a dataset on births. The process involves creating a factor variable for maternal education levels, filtering a smaller dataset, visualizing the univariate r
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Maternal Death Surveillance and Response in Madhya Pradesh During COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh faces challenges in reducing maternal mortality rates, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initiatives like the Maternal Death and Surveillance Review program, compliance at the district level has been lacking. To address this, online interventions and state-level reviews
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