Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in En Route- Mental Health Priorities

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Leah Hart (Nurse Practitioner/Counseling) in En Route- Mental Health Priorities

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in En Route- Mental Health Priorities

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Leah nodded. [o]And have you experienced any of these symptoms at all elsewhere outside of Sickbay-related situations: racing heart, tight chest and/ or difficulty breathing, hot flashes or chills, trembling or shaking, headaches?[o]

~Leah Hart, NP

“What has that got to do with anything?” Replied the defensive commander, leaning forward, elbows on his knees. “I don’t have a problem doing my job, if that’s what you’re asking.”

~ Roman

Her gaze was even as he challenged her. [o]I don’t believe I said you did. I am conducting an evaluation, Commander. I need information in order to do that. Now, please answer my question.[o]

~Leah Hart, NP

Roman shook his head. “I haven’t.” It was a lie, but he didn’t trust the nurse just yet. He wouldn’t risk being taken off duty if he could help it.

~ Roman

Leah made some more notes and then looked back at him. [o]Tell me about your sleep.[o] She would ask for specifics depending on how he answered.

~Leah Hart, NP

“I sleep fine.” He said. In his file, it stated he took Prazosin nightly to control nightmares, alongside an antidepressant, and, prescribed the day before by Kreed, an anti-anxiety medication.

~ Roman

She didn’t look up from her PADD as she wrote. [o]Bullshit, try again.[o]

~Leah Hart, NP