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Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

However, healthcare organizations must prioritize their employees’ mental health and wellness , not only for their well-being but also for the quality of care they provide to their patients. However, promoting EAPs to reduce stigma and ensure accessibility can be challenging.

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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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Tools You Can Use to Improve Mental Health

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Mental health has become one of the most important subjects in the collective wellness conversation in the last few years. The US surgeon general has recently stated that the youth mental health situation is a full-on crisis, though the problem extends to other age groups as well.

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The Relentless School Nurse: US Surgeon General Issues an Advisory on the Concerns of Social Media’s Effect on Youth Mental Health

The Relentless School Nurse

The most recent Surgeon General’s Advisory report highlights the mental health impact of social media on children and adolescents. It draws attention to the association between excessive social media use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues among young people.

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

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Across the world, October 10 is hailed as World Mental Health Day. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992. World Mental Health Day is one way WFMH seeks to recognize the goals of this mission.

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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. Our interview follows, edited for length and clarity.