Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026“The relational work that we do as nurses is really the most important work that we do…but it’s also sometimes the hardest work to measure – and when it’s hard to measure, it’s hard to value – and hard to recognize... 111
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026""Psyc nurses already use therapeutic communication to scaffold autobiographical memory by helping patients recall, reflect on, connect, and reconstruct fragmented experiences. The theoretical framework to recognize, refine, teach, and culturally adapt this scaffolding work has... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026“Although [constant observation] is a pervasive resource, it is costly in terms of finances, staff resources, and policy. As such, multidisciplinary team decision-making is indicated to determine whether the benefit outweighs the cost. Including the patient... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Suicide prevention begins with the understanding that even when individuals follow through with suicidal or self-harm behaviors, those thoughts that lead to actions are transitory and treatable. Nurses must engage with a belief that recovery is possible." 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In a systematic review (N=31) re: mental health [MH] svc seeking among university students, “barriers encompassed stigma, logistical barriers, and cultural issues...person-related factors, a history of MH problems, and positive experiences with MH svs emerged as facilitators... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026In an integrative review of 23 studies, Weber et al. reported: “In rural settings, [telemental health] demonstrated greater access, retention, and patient satisfaction than traditional in-person care...disparities in broadband access, digital literacy, stigma, and... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026“Available evidence suggests telehealth may function as a barrier or facilitator depending on context. Infrastructure, economic, privacy, and cultural barriers risk making telehealth exclusionary...telehealth may [also] bridge access by reducing travel through checkpoints and... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026In a systematic review (N=11) of suicidality in youth survivors of childhood sexual abuse, “Four themes emerged: CSA and the perpetrators; suicidal behaviors and self-harm; shame, self-blame, and guilt; and disclosure… 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026CALL FOR PAPERS: JAPNA is accepting papers for special issues on: 1) justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion & 2) AI in PMH nursing/healthcare. #mentalhealth #APNA 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 08/08/2026A “[QI] project was conducted at the Maternal Outpatient Mental Health Services Clinic in Los Angeles...18 perinatal women [w/] depressive...or anxiety symptoms elected to participate in either virtual group or individual IPT [interpersonal psychotherapy] sessions over 9 wks,... 120
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026A concept analysis concluded that “…fear of disclosure, fear of negative evaluation, fear of social exclusion, fear of cultural consequences, and fear in outside contexts,…dread, stigma, and exclusion…may cause an adolescent to underreport symptoms or withdraw, leading to... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026“[A] scoping review of…64 studies found that the directionality between PMU [problematic media use] and psychopathology [in teens] is complex. Notably, 24 studies identified psychopathology as a predictor of PMU,... 100
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Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 16/07/2026“A...policy analysis [found]…The IMD [Institutions for Mental Diseases] exclusion prohibits...Medicaid reimbursement for most inpt psychiatric facilities with more than 16 [adult] beds…, contributing to reliance on state financing and temporary waiver...H.R. 5662 and H.R. 6727 propose repeal... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 09/07/2026A mixed-methods study of PMHNP preceptors’ motivations for mentoring students found: “Common motivation[s] include contributing to the future of the profession, mentorship, teaching, and maintaining a connection to academic faculty and institutions. Frequently cited challenges associated...included 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 03/07/2026"Black women’s experiences with chronic pain and suicidality…In terms of risk factors, the endorsement of the superwoman schema, intersectionality, and history of medical mistrust were identified. For protective factors, spirituality, culture, and reliance on social support... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 25/06/2026“[Teens] with ADHD often require long-acting or pro-drug stimulants, but telehealth prescribing is constrained by the Ryan Haight Act’s in-person requirements…[A retrospective program evaluation found a] hybrid care model showed better adherence and attendance than telehealth... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 18/06/2026“This review comprehensively examined reliability, validity, and usability findings of 14 instruments used for the assessment of alcohol withdrawal in the hospital setting…[Among other findings, though the CIWA-Ar [Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol-Revised]... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026“Integrating competency-based TMH education across the curriculum through didactic, simulation, and clinical experiences, and studying and refining existing [telemental health] content, will ensure the future PMHNP workforce is prepared to deliver safe, legal, and... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 29/05/2026“A [study] of 50,062 police-led crisis encounters recorded in the MA Dept of Mental Health’s jail diversion program…Assessment in home or community settings was associated with increased ED diversion...while...on-scene emergency or support personnel predicted involuntary hold... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026“You have to look at everybody for who they are. We found that if you looked at Black and White [pts] actually had the same rate of…1st episode psychosis and…did not have schizophrenia…” 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026“…we need more research on the connection…between patients anger and its implications for violence on inpatient units but also in society – to say nothing of the violence…in the world… 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 21/05/2026This QI study “evaluate[d] whether PGx [pharmacogenetic testing] would have better outcomes in the treatment of depression. The [standard of care] group was more likely to have improvement in their depressive symptoms at follow-up. However, the severity of diagnosis was less than the PGx group… 110
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 16/05/2026"...community members...identified the mental health ambassador program as a recommended solution to address depression and anxiety." For more from JAPNA's 2025 Health Equity awardees Molewyk Doornbos & Landheer Zandee, see:https://youtu.be/KURDI7QqJxo?si=yAdDTlERPoZ3CjPayoutu.beLay Mental Health Ambassadors: A Community-Driven Mental Health SolutionYouTube video by Michelle DeCoux Hampton 000
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 14/05/2026“Continuity of care is...familiar...to [mental health] nurses...Nurses working as coordinating professionals in mental health must strive to span program boundaries and sectors to better work with those supporting people with homeless experience at risk of suicide,... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Congratulations to the 2025 JAPNA Author Recognition Awardees for: Health Equity, QI, and Original Research, Brief Reports, and Systematic Reviews/Meta-Analyses. 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 30/04/2026“A key finding [from a qualitative study of 12 PMH nurses] is that nurses often conceptualize…[non-suicidal self-injurious and suicidal] behaviors on a broad spectrum from non-suicidal distress to suicidal crisis, a perception that shapes their emotional and clinical responses… 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Carini-Graves’ systematic review re: adolescent crisis mgmt found that “In the absence of a well-developed crisis response framework supported by appropriate tools, staff often feel overwhelmed and unprepared to manage psychiatric crisis events. When…ineffective, staff burnout increases,... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I'll be speaking on the panel for this upcoming webinar: Developing Work-Life Balance and Prioritizing Mental Health in Academia. Tune in on May 6, 11 AM EST. Register here: ow.ly/ry4T50YtCMS 000
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 18/04/2026With graduation season approaching, this Q&A is designed to support nursing and health science grads who want to publish. Unsure if your manuscript is ready? Join this free live Q&A. Get clarity on what you should know before you submit. Register at: calendar.app.google/HQBhdJHTMzek... 000
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 16/04/2026“Suicide…claim[s] approximately 4,500 lives annually…Canada’s National Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2024–2027) constitutes a significant federal milestone in addressing a persistent public health concern…to further enhance the current plan, specific details… 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 16/04/2026“Suicide…claim[s] approximately 4,500 lives annually…Canada’s National Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2024–2027) constitutes a significant federal milestone in addressing a persistent public health concern…to further enhance the current plan, specific details… 111
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Maintaining curiosity - even when you're not actively writing a paper - is one way to ensure you never run out of ideas in your scholarship. I've discovered some of the most interesting studies from listening to Hidden Brain and It's Been a Minute podcasts. Image by Briam-Cute from Pixabay 110
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Of 539 youth, “nearly 20% showed mod to high risk [for suicide, with] Higher vulnerability…among women, migrants, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning (LGBTIQ+) individuals…[and] adverse family relationships and socioeconomic precarity,… 110
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 05/04/2026JAPNA author, Dr. Janie Brown studied unmet palliative care needs for psyc inpts & concluded that “…every nurse is a palliative care nurse. Every nurse can start to consider what might this patient’s palliative care needs be, and what might I be able to do to support those palliative care needs?”youtu.beDr. Janie Brown discusses palliative care for adults with mental illnessYouTube video by Michelle DeCoux Hampton 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 02/04/2026“Suicide rates have risen disproportionately in Black youth, yet little is known about risk factors specific to this population…A depression diagnosis was the strongest indicator, highlighting the importance of early identification of depression in Black youth,... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The JAPNA call for papers for the special issue for telehealth has been extended to July 1, 2026. If you're working on a study or project associated with this topic, we would welcome your submission. journals.sagepub.com/page/jap/cal...journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 000
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 31/03/2026As an editor and an educator, I receive Discussion sections with no/few citations. Stephens & Phillips provide a great ex. of skillful construction of the discussion: briefly restating the purpose and framing the findings in the context of other studies. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.... 000
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 26/03/2026“Missing outpatient psychiatric care could lead to decompensation and hospitalization.” In a study evaluating “837 appointments…16.25% resulted in missed appointments…There may be many reasons for a missed appointment, with forgetting an appointment being only one of them... 111
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Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 19/03/2026In a qual study of therapeutic communication w/ standardized patients(SP) in a PMH nsg course, “students reported that SP simulations increased their comfort and confidence in therapeutic communication,...the simulations evoked ambiguity re:... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 13/03/2026“…online searches for suicide and crisis hotlines [served] as expressions of digital self-care and help-seeking agency...digital search behaviors can represent attempts to regain control by seeking knowledge, relief, or immediate support. 100
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Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 05/03/2026In a study of depression in mothers of children with autism, Zavodny Jackson et al. found that “Mothers in the group who screened positive for depression described more child behaviors perceived as problematic, higher caretaking demands,… #APNA #mentalhealth 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 26/02/2026In a study exploring the experience of health professional and theater students who acted as simulated patients in psychiatric mental health scenarios, Zwilling et al. concluded that “Moving forward I think for any person who’s playing a simulated participant,... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Online searches for crisis hotlines surged worldwide and rise in the same months as suicide-related searches | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...eurekalert.orgOnline searches for crisis hotlines surged worldwide and rise in the same months as suicide-related searchesA new study analyzing global Google Trends data from January 2004 to August 2025 finds that online search interest in “crisis hotline” has increased sharply in recent y... 000
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 19/02/2026“Key contributing factors to nurse suicide include chronic occupational stress, compassion fatigue, workplace bullying, moral distress,...compounded by a pervasive stigma around mental health help-seeking...institutional silence and lack of systemic support following... 120
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Of 1146 Spanish women who had given birth in the prior year, 11.4% had been diagnosed with postpartum depression, but no more than half received information about treatment options. Of those who did, most preferred psychotherapy, but with information, were more inclined... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 05/02/2026AI in PMH care can potentially help and harm. I explored the pros and cons, but in consideration of recent teen suicides associated with AI chatbot use, one of the most poignant quotes came from Dr. Jodi Halpern at UC Berkeley, “[S]he draws a hard line when chatbots try to act... 100
Michelle DeCoux Hampton @decouxhampton.bsky.social · 28/01/2026A recent letter to the editor explored the ASMR trend. “…nurses may consider recommending ASMR as an adjunctive, self-regulated tool for patients with mild stress, anxiety, or sleep disturbances while highlighting that it supports standard care, rather than replaces it… 100