Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation Mental health prevalence has been a big challenge in the United States (U.S), especially in Florida. And it keeps rising annually. Going by the data in “State of mental health in America - Prevalence data" (2017), Florida ranks 8 in the prevalence of mental health nation wild. Though the data presents Florida as a low ranked mental health challenge state compared to most states in the U.S, the target remains population free of or near mental wellbeing. The data also reported Florida as 16.03 percent of the nation's wild mental illness. Thus, meeting the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations on mental health fitness (State of mental health in America - Prevalence data," 2017). On this note, formed the aim of this interview/presentation. Interviewer: Tell us about a healthcare program within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program? Interviewee: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Florida has put many programs in place to fight the prevalence of behavioral health issues in the state. The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) implemented various initiatives in different jurisdiction in each county. The primary mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. These stakeholders from various sectors like private, health organizations, communities, and individual/ volunteer healthcare providers have provided grants to sponsor the program to combat mental health in Florida. With set funding ranging from $98,310 to $1,000,000 to finance education, training, equipment, organizations, healthcare institutions, etc., that directly or indirectly contribute to the reduction in mental health prevalence in the state, as well as the families of individuals affected by substance abuse ("About SAMHSA," 2020).
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