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Mental Health and Well-Being Essentials Training for Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

The Mental Health and Well-Being Essentials Training for Healthcare Professionals teaches providers to recognize and manage common mental health issues in their field. By prioritizing mental health, providers can reduce burnout, improve job performance, and enhance patient care.

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A Four-Legged Answer to Nurse Wellbeing?

Health Leaders | Nursing

The goal for the Buckeye Paws program, which was launched in 2020, is to bring a wellness program to the nurses and to meet them where they're at. "As The handlers are trained in trauma informed care and mental health first aid before they are allowed to provide support. "We

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How to Work the Night Shift and Stay Healthy: 12 Essential Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

11 A well-rounded exercise program that includes cardio, strength and flexibility training can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and other chronic health conditions , help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your mood and cognitive functioning. Instead, consider working out before your shift.

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Recovering from Burnout: Tips on Healing from Exhaustion

Minority Nurse

In fact, 62% of nurses have experienced burnout, according to a 2020 survey. Everyone rests differently, but we all need basic rest to protect our mental health. Any nurse who’s worked long hours with no rest knows that burnout is real. Write down a list of things you like to do that don’t require a lot of energy.

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

The Options of Unions As a nursing leader, it is important to support the staff and provide them with appropriate resources for better mental health in the workplace. This study was able to show how unions can provide guidance in helping to develop self-care programs within an organization to reduce the amount of mental health days.

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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

From there I spent a few years in outpatient mental health and then made the jump to school nursing. Then the COVID-19 shutdown happened in 2020 and TikTok became a way that some of our educators and I could make funny videos to connect with students. Hi, I’m Mandy! On TikTok, I am Mrs. Palo.

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The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

These partnerships often include local health screenings, wellness education, and connections to social services, all of which contribute to more equitable health outcomes. These relationships help reduce healthcare hesitancy, particularly concerning mental health and dementia. Public Health Nursing, 39 (1), 33–39.