The body manages its energy supply with amazing precision. Consider that many people maintain their weight within about a 10- to 20-pound range throughout their lives. How do they do this? How does the body manage excess energy? How do bones, muscle, fat, fluid, and other tissue influence our body composition? However, overweight, and underweight both result in energy imbalance. Almost 42% of adults aged 20 and above are overweight placing them at risk of developing chronic diseases that affect quality of life.
1- What can we do as PMH-APRNs to close the existing disparities in Mental Health? 2- Do you consider there is a stigma associated with specializing in PMH?
Based on the reading assignment this week (attached), respond to the two following questions: 1- What can we do as PMH-APRNs to close the existing disparities in Mental Health? 2- Do you consider there is a stigma associated with specializing in PMH?