As a sensory-motor disease, restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an irresistible impulse to move one’s legs and is often accompanied by dysesthesias. Dysesthesias are described as unpleasant, unusual sensations that arise in the absence of any apparent sensory stimulus. It is yet unclear what causes RLS. It is thought that certain instances may […]
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are afflicted with chronic bouts of inattention and hyperactive/impulsive conduct that severely limit their daily functioning (Fraticelli et al., 2022). Because of this condition, the individual’s social skills, academic performance, and daily functioning are all negatively impacted (Fraticelli et al., 2022). It makes it tougher to concentrate and […]
The dynamics of relationships are the patterns of unique behavior that occur among people through communication, relation, and interaction with others around the community. Exhibiting concrete awareness of the relationship dynamics enables people to have empowerment and strong relationships. Different types of relationship dynamics are exhibited within the environment. Some underlying dynamics include family relations, […]
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are afflicted with chronic bouts of inattention and hyperactive/impulsive conduct that severely limit their daily functioning (Fraticelli et al., 2022). Because of this condition, the individual’s social skills, academic performance, and daily functioning are all negatively impacted (Fraticelli et al., 2022). It makes it tougher to concentrate and […]
The dynamics o relationships are the patterns of unique behavior that occur among people through communication, relation, and interaction with others around the community. Exhibiting concrete awareness of the relationship dynamics enables people to have empowerment and strong relationships. Different types of relationship dynamics are exhibited within the environment. Some underlying dynamics include family relations, […]
Kaplan & Saccuzzo (2017) defines a test as a measurement technique used to provide understanding, quantify or predict behavior. A test measures a sample of behavior and error is linked to a sampling process. Even though the scores of a test are not a perfect measurement of characteristics or behaviors, they are significant in adding […]
The course content, assignments, and engagements have made me acknowledge the heavy task of being a novice psychiatric nurse practitioner, especially in the future expectations. Throughout the last six journal entries, I appreciate that a psychiatric and mental health nurse handles patients with emotional and mental health needs who require quality care to revert to […]
Telehealth may be a helpful tool in the medical field, particularly during the COVID-19 epidemic when some patients would not have been able or ready to leave their homes to receive treatment. This assertion is supported by a recent study that demonstrates that during the pandemic, mental health diseases, including eating disorders, depression, and anxiety, […]
Introduction There is a growing need for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). This is evidenced by a report from the American Psych Association in 2020 that shows only 44% of adults and 20% of children and teenagers in the country receive mental health care or substance abuse help when needed. The increasing demand for […]
Student learning and performance differ. Learning refers to a permanent shift in behavior or knowledge, which should be or is the goal of education. Performance entails temporary changes in behavior or knowledge that can be observed or measured during or shortly after instructions (Paszke et al., 2018). Therefore, learning is long term-where, whereas performance is […]