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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. The academic rigors and pressure on students to care for sicker patients with more acute and chronic illness under the eye of their professors, creates a highly stressful environment.

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The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Night-Shift Nurses

Scrubs

For night-shift nurses, finding effective strategies to care for both their physical and mental health is essential for personal well-being and to provide quality patient care. These steps will improve the quality of sleep, leading to better physical and mental health.

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Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to provide care and support for their patients, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being. Below, we explore some programs and benefits that healthcare organizations can implement to help improve employee mental health and wellness.

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Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!

Daily Nurse

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community.

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Self-care within hospice and palliative care nursing

American Nurse

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Establishing goals of care and providing education regarding hospice and palliative care philosophies can better prepare patients and families for the inevitable struggles at the end of life. What does the literature say?

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The Hidden Crisis: Unveiling the Mental Health Struggles of Teen Boys

Amercan Journal of Nursing

In today’s world, teenage boys are facing a crisis that often goes unnoticed: their mental health. It’s time to shed light on this crucial issue that often remains overlooked by both the public and health care professionals. surgeon general calling it “ the defining public health crisis of our time. ”

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A Career In Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Diversity Nursing

While physical health is undoubtedly important, so is Mental Health. Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness each year. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Psychiatric Nurses make up the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S. Reliability.