NURS 8100 Week 5-7 Discussion: Policy

What are legislators currently doing to address your selected advocacy priorities for a vulnerable population? Are there current policies in place? Are there current policies proposed at either the state or federal level? What are the most obvious strengths and weaknesses of these policies as they relate to your advocacy priority? What might need to change?

For this Discussion, you will identify a state or federal policy that aligns with your advocacy priority. After identifying the policy, you will consider how the policy aligns and supports your identified vulnerable population. How and why does this policy align with your advocacy priorities?

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

  • Review resources related to health policy.
  • Consider the health policy that might align with your advocacy priorities.

By Day 3 of Week 5

Post a response detailing the following:

Identify a proposed state and federal policy that aligns with your advocacy priorities for your vulnerable population. Clearly describe and provide evidence to support this policy. If the policy needs to change, describe and provide evidence to support the proposed change.

SOLUTION NURS 8100 Week 5-7 Discussion: Policy

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Current Policies Supporting Mental Health Training

At the federal level, the Mental Health Services for Students Act (MHSSA) of 2020 offers a framework to support mental health initiatives in schools by providing grants to integrate mental health services into educational settings (U.S. Congress, 2020). This act shows the importance of training educators to recognize early signs of mental health issues and respond appropriately. At the state level, policies such as New York’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act mandate mental health instruction in schools, encompassing training for educators to promote mental well-being and early detection of mental health conditions (New York State Education Department, 2018)….

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