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MFP/ANA e-Newsletter: April 4, 2025

MFP/ANA e-Newsletter: April 4, 2025

e-Newsletter for the Minority Fellowship Program at ANA

April 04, 2025

Each week a quote is shared for your consideration. Some quotes might offer comfort, hope, a challenge, a chuckle, or inspiration. You may or may not agree with the quote, but it is offered simply to help you reflect and ponder.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

- Eleanor Roosevelt

The MFP is an initiative staffed by ANA with funding from SAMHSA, making fellowships available to ethnic and racial psychiatric nursing students who are enrolled full time in an accredited master’s/doctoral nursing program.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity

Health and Wellness Articles

Stop Other People's Emotions From Taking Over Yours (opens new window)

The Unexpected Joy of Being Bad at Something (opens new window)

Morning Routines Experts Swear by for Better Sleep (opens new window)

MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND NURSING ARTICLES

A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot (opens new window)

Sewell Setzer was a happy child - before he fell in love with a chatbot and took his own life at 14. His mother has now filed a lawsuit against the most powerful company in the world. Read more (opens new window)

Why the World of Mental Health is Changing (opens new window)

The world of mental health is undergoing a quiet revolution—one that is shaking the foundations of how we understand psychological suffering and what it means to live a full and meaningful life. The era of syndromal diagnosis, based on latent disease categories, is slowly fading, and something far more personal, precise, and human is emerging in its place. Read more (opens new window)

Mental Health AI Chatbot Rivals Human-Based Therapy in Less Time (opens new window)

A generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI)–powered therapy chatbot known as Therabot was associated with significant reductions in several mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder (MDD).

Developed by members of the investigative team, Therabot is a mobile app that allows users to interact with a digital presence they understand is not a real person. Using user prompts and conversation history, the chatbot delivers tailored dialogue, including empathetic responses and targeted questions. Read more (opens new window)

Poor Mental Health Rising; Eating Disorder Uncertainties; Dementia Life Expectancy (opens new window)

Three U.S. health surveys indicated increasing prevalence of poor mental health (opens new window) from 2011 to 2022. (JAMA Network Open). The FDA is reviewing whether investigational suzetrigine (opens new window) -- billed as a nonaddictive opioid alternative -- should be approved for acute pain. (Washington Post) Read more (opens new window)

MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Kudos to MFP PhD Fellow, Dr. David Agor, for opening his new practice. Join us in congratulating him and spreading his good news.

"What began as a vision earlier this year has blossomed into reality - a private practice created specifically to address the structural stigma affecting our intersecting communities. As a PhD student with limited time and resources, I couldn't have done this alone. The power of community made it possible. From the elders who shared their wisdom and resources to my dearest Grandma whose angelic memory continues to guide me - your support has been invaluable."

- Dr. David Agor

Decoding the Code: Provision 3

Become a stronger advocate for your patients' rights, health, and safety. Enroll in the Decoding the Code: Provision 3 online CNE course and take your ethical leadership to the next level. Start learning now (opens new window)!

Save the date! The 2025 Intensive Training Institute is happening August 14-16 in Baltimore, MD.

This year’s theme focuses on Empowering Psychiatric Nurses to Transform Care from Acute to Chronic Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions in Children and Families. Don’t miss it!

Exciting news! The MFP Chatbot has landed on our website

Exciting news! The MFP Chatbot has landed on our website, ready to answer your questions about the Fellowship application and program—anytime, anywhere! Just click the chat icon in the lower right corner and start the conversation.

Announcement - NANAINA's upcoming annual conference to be held in Anchorage, AK at the end of July. Poster abstracts open until March 15 and we are open to exhibitors or sponsors. (opens new window)

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Season 5 of Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up Premieres April 28!

After a stimulating Season 4 celebrating 50 Years – Reflect and Project, Mental Health Trailblazers: Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association’s podcast is returning with Season 5, bringing fresh conversations and bold insights into the future of mental health care.

This season’s theme, "Nurse the Future: Advancing Care for Youth, Families & Communities," will shine a spotlight on the behavioral health needs of children, youth, and their families from underserved communities. Through compelling interviews and expert discussions, we’ll explore innovative strategies to address the growing mental health crisis among young people and their caregivers, tackle challenges in access to care, and uplift the role of psychiatric nurses as trailblazers in the field.

Season 5 will feature a dynamic lineup of guests, including leaders in mental health research, policymakers, frontline psychiatric nurses, and current MFP fellows and alumni, all sharing their expertise and experiences in advancing responsive care for all.

Plus, nurses can earn FREE Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for listening to the podcast! Each episode offers valuable insights that contribute to professional development while keeping nurses at the forefront of behavioral health advancements.

Details on securing free CNE credits for Season 3 are included in each episode description - (Click to know more)

Season 4 CNE credits are available: Click here (opens new window)

Don’t miss the premiere! Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform or visit emfp.org for updates. Follow us on social media for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes conversations.

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Podcast Throwback: Our very first episode - Four years later, even more riveting! - Listen Now

Introducing the MFP/ANA Mobile App: Connect, Collaborate, Thrive!

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We are thrilled to welcome you to the MFP/ANA Mobile App, a platform designed to connect Alumni like yourself in a mobile network of support and collaboration. Whether you are looking to share experiences, seek advice, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, this app is here to facilitate meaningful interactions within our community.

As an Alumni, your unique perspective and expertise are valuable assets that contribute to the richness of our network. We encourage you to explore the various features of the app, participate in discussions, and engage with fellow members to make the most of your experience. Together, we can create a supportive and empowering environment where ideas thrive and connections flourish.

To Connect:

Use this link (opens new window) to access the community and create an account.
Complete the 4 brief items to get the most out of the mobile app community including:
Fill out your profile
Introduce yourself
Adjust your notifications so you know when things are happening
Download the mobile app!

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make within the MFP/ANA Mobile App community.

Download the MFP/ANA Mobile App

Google Play (opens new window): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.mfpana&pli=1

App Store (opens new window): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mfp-ana-mobile-app/id6473867340

Or Scan the QR Code below

Upcoming Events

- Save the Date and Join us for the NCEMNA Policy Summit March 27 -28, 2024 at the California Endowment Center in Los Angeles.

“What happens when you become an MFP Fellow?
You have your finger on the pulse of the community. You are able now to discern, decipher, where we are being marginalized. You now have a skill set because you are paired with a mentor who can guide you through the process. Whereas when we came along without MFP, you didn’t have that. You were alone… [The MFP] opened that door for us to know that there was help out there, there was support for us - not only to become better educated, but also to be influencers.”

- Dr Linda Washington-Brown

Listen to the full episode here (opens new window) and earn FREE CNE Credits!

HOTLINE RESOURCES

Stop COVID-19 Xenophobia: Report Asian American Hate crimes due to COVID-19 misinformation (opens new window)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens new window) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (opens new window) provides COVID-19 guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities and sates across the country. The website is updated daily.

The National CLAS Standards

The National CLAS Standards are a set of 15 action steps intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by providing a blueprint for individuals and health and health care organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. View the standards here (opens new window)

About MFP

Funding for the MFP e-Newsletter was made possible (in part) by Grant Number 1H79SM090074-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written training materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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MFP/ANA e-Newsletter: April 4, 2025

Each week a quote is shared for your consideration. Some quotes might offer comfort, hope, a challenge, a chuckle, or inspiration. You may or may not agree with the quote, but it is offered simply to help you reflect and ponder.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

​​​​​This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity

​​​​​Health and Wellness Articles

MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND NURSING ARTICLES

MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

HOTLINE RESOURCES

Stop COVID-19 Xenophobia: Report Asian American Hate crimes due to COVID-19 misinformation (opens new window)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens new window) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (opens new window) provides COVID-19 guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities and sates across the country. The website is updated daily.

The National CLAS Standards

About MFP

This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity

Health and Wellness Articles