Utilizing Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pain Management: An Integrative Review
Grace Olechnowicz Linda Myler, faculty mentor Complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) are an option for the treatment of acute or chronic pain and help to decrease levels of opioid use in the United States. To understand the baseline knowledge nurses have on CATs, a survey was conducted at the St. Joseph Mercy Pain Clinics. The results of this survey indicated that the desire to learn more about these therapies is present, even if overall knowledge and use is low. This review discussed five specific types of pain and the pharmacologic approach to treating each type. An analysis of the literature comparing CATs to pharmacological treatments provided evidence that CATs were effective in managing pain. Oral / Q&A Session A
Social Work Mental Health Stigma Amongst Adolescents: Causes and Solutions
John M. Garcez Charles Graham, faculty mentor Mental health stigma is one of the most prevalent issues in our society today, especially amongst adolescents. Given that mental health issues are widespread, especially during a pandemic, it is imperative to study current barriers to mental health treatment, such as stigma. As Nearchou et al. explains, stigmatization leads to individuals not seeking treatment due to concerns of judgement from others, thus leading to a further decline in mental health (Nearchou et al., 2018). This presentation aims to examine mental health stigma amongst adolescents, including how it manifests as well as its potential causes and solutions. Oral / Live Session A / 9:20 a.m.
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