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There is a Mental Health Crisis in Nursing

The Nursing Site

Stubin, PhD, RN, assistant professor at Rutgers University – Camden (Camden, NJ), there is a “ mental health crisis in nursing. since 2019. COVID and the lockdown in 2019 and 2020 exacerbated mental health issues for nurses with increased anxiety and depression. That is an increase of 9.3%

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A Look at Post-Pandemic Mental Health: Data and Resources

Registered Nursing

Trauma-informed care (TIC) plays a crucial role in supporting mental health, especially for young adults adjusting to college life. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health A study involving 195 college students found that 71% of respondents reported increased stress and anxiety due to the pandemic.

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For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need

Nursing Review

Logically, this should apply just as much to mental health as to other parts of the health system. But our new research finds Australia’s mental health care system is not equitable in this way. This clear link between mental distress and socioeconomic disadvantage exists both in Australia and globally.

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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

She joined a home health provider as a weekend case manager in 2009. That was her first experience working with mental health patients. I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing. It has literally taken a village.

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An Expansive View of Mental Health Nursing

Minority Nurse

Mental health nursing is a specialty within our profession that may be frequently overlooked and underappreciated. In this respect, the nurse’s role in the mental health of their fellow Americans is crucial.

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. The demand for mental health nurses is clear. Home health agencies.

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Mental Health Matters: How CNOs Can Help Prevent Nurse Suicides

Health Leaders | Nursing

All of those events can take a major toll on a nurse's mental health, which can lead to more serious problems. September is Suicide Prevention Month , and CNOs need to be aware of the risks and warning signs among their workforce and provide mental health resources and programs. Mental health is critical.