Welcome to part three of our series on positive changes that will continue no matter who triumphs in the #2024USElection.
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Stand Up Mississippi has conducted similar educational sessions all across the state, emphasizing the significance of recognizing overdose symptoms and taking immediate action. Naloxone truly is the 'CPR for an opioid overdose'. #DrugEducation
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This advice came after a student, mistaking a powerful synthetic opioid for Adderall, survived an overdose. Recognizing this, she sought to increase grasp over this life-saving tool among her peers. #DrugAwareness
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Despite challenges like broadband access, telehealth is filling gaps in the health system and improving patient’s accessibility to healthcare; whether in rural areas or for gender-affirming care. #DigitalDivide #RuralHealthcare
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But there's bipartisanship to celebrate. Telehealth, for instance, is a major development that survived beyond Covid-19's shutdowns, providing access where needed. #Telehealth #Healthcare
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Such efforts are thankfully reflected in lower fatal overdose numbers, down 10% on the national level. On the other hand, amidst a contentious presidential campaign, health issues like reproductive rights have become volatile topics. #Healthcare #USElections
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For older adults, telehealth allows them to avoid exhausting trips to get mental health treatment. Plus, virtual services are also reducing the use of antipsychotic medications often prescribed for dementia patients. #SeniorHealthCare
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Telehealth has seen some major developments, from remotely guiding sexual assault nurse examiners to providing mental health treatment. In fact, young people were found to be 23 times more reliant on digital mental health services post-pandemic. #Telehealth
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No matter who claims victory in the elections, health will keep improving as we find common ground. Here's hoping for more reasons to be cheerful in the future. #HealthCare #PositiveChanges
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Initiatives like Stand Up Mississippi are working to facilitate effective harm reduction measures, getting tools like naloxone and raising awareness about the realities of opioid addiction and the hope for recovery. #HarmReduction
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Improving mental health services is a bipartisan issue. Investments are being made in schools and rural areas to provide mental health support, while the opioid crisis continues to be a priority. #MentalHealth #OpioidCrisis
