Workplace wellbeing is essential for a motivated workforce. Long hours, high workloads and non-standard working patterns can have an affect on nurse mental health. In a profession where you’re constantly concerned about the wellbeing of others, it’s important you don’t neglect yourself. We’ve put together some tips for managing stress so that it doesn’t impact your work. Implement these, and you can continue loving the job you do.
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Mental health is becoming a top health issue, with research showing that concerns about the impact of mental health have doubled since 2015 and tripled since 2011.
It’s critical for professionals working in this field, who understand the complexities of mental health, to stay informed on the latest trends and news. This will ensure the right level of intervention and care is provided to people of all ages.
Two paths to a bold future in healthcare
The “new normal” of healthcare in Australia will see you treating people with mental health challenges who are more engaged, informed and conscientious than ever before. But how will you prepare for a future where one of your biggest barriers to effective healthcare delivery may be ‘Dr Google’?
Youth mental illness a call for concern
In 2017, more than 24,000 young people responded to the call out from Mission Australia to gain perspective on what they value, their dreams and ambitions; what they’re worried about in the context of their own lives and from a country-wide perspective. And the results are alarming.
Three reasons to become a mental health nurse
Mental health nurses are one of the most valuable members of a contemporary caregiving team, and there are three very good reasons why.
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