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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

The Relentless School Nurse

Initially joining the platform in 2019 to understand its appeal among her students, Mandy’s content evolved during the COVID-19 shutdown, where she used humor and educational content to connect with students remotely. From there I spent a few years in outpatient mental health and then made the jump to school nursing.

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

Bureau of Labor Statistics, the NP profession is projected to grow by an astounding 45% between 2019 and 2029 much faster than the average for all other occupations. As the U.S. faces an ever-growing demand for primary and specialized healthcare providers, nurse practitioners (NPs) have become critical to the future of American healthcare.

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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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Workforce Management Trends that are Shaping Workplaces

Celayix

Mental health support programs are shown to offer a 4to1 return in productivity, thereby helping improve retention. The following statistics illustrate how prioritising health, and creating a healthy work environment can lead to lower sick leave, reduced burnout , and a more satisfied workforce. hours per year.