Pretend you are a public health or healthcare professional writing for your organization’s blog. Your audience is your clients.
This blog post will have you draw on current and past lessons. According to the World Health Organization, neurological disorders are a significant public health challenge across the globe. Prior to completing your blog post, be sure to have read the first chapter https://www.who.int/mental_health/neurology/chapter1_neuro_disorders_public_h_challenges.pdf?ua=1 in the WHO’s eBook Neurological Disorders: Public Health Challenges and Chapters 12 & 21 in your textbook.
In your blog post, address the following:
Why are neurological disorders a public health concern?
What is the role of the public health or healthcare professional in the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders?
Give practical examples of preventative strategies for neurological disorders at each level of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary).
What is stigma? How might stigma play a role in reducing access to services for neurological disorders?
Blog Post Guidelines
Post your blog by the due date or a late penalty will occur.
Your original post should be 300-500 words (not counting references).
There needs to be a clear connection to assigned readings. You may also be required to utilize other scholarly sources in addition to course content, depending on the prompt.
Your post should include APA-style in-text citations and references. At a minimum, you should cite your textbook and the assigned reading (Links to an external site.).
Be mindful of your spelling and grammar. Posts should be clear and easy to understand.
