Expectation for nurses to be resilient and stoic can be toxic
Burnout and stress should not be considered a sign of weakness, report states
11 Dec 2023
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Leading change as a nursing student: how to develop an innovation
Award winner explains how she co-produced a relevant, helpful resource with patients
06 Dec 2023
Why reform of the Mental Health Act should be a priority
The King’s speech offered nothing on Mental Health Act reforms, so we must push for change
05 Dec 2023
Warning of mental health nurses substituted on inpatient wards
But NHS denies any inappropriate staffing in mental health and learning disability services
27 Nov 2023
Nurse helpline sees calls about suicide double in one year
Nursing leaders warn of mental health crisis and call for funds for dedicated support
24 Nov 2023
Student hardship funds: what am I entitled to and how can I apply?
The support available if you find yourself struggling to make ends meet
22 Nov 2023
What is the therapeutic relationship in mental health practice?
A therapeutic relationship between nurse and service user is vital for good outcomes
21 Nov 2023
All you need to know about trials on psychedelic drugs for mental health
Interest in the use of hallucinogens is growing but experts stress the need for caution
16 Nov 2023
Exploring fathers’ experiences of seeking support for postnatal depression
Nurses should ask fathers about their well-being and encourage them to discuss mental health...
16 Nov 2023
Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic
Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news
14 Nov 2023
Mental health nurses urged to give views on their working lives and well-being
Researchers hope the findings will spur nurse retention initiatives in mental healthcare
13 Nov 2023
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RCN Nursing Awards 2023: all the winners and their projects
The inspiring nurses who are leading change and improving outcomes in patient care
10 Nov 2023
Mental health: challenging your own cultural taboos and unconscious bias
Supporting students to challenge their own beliefs about mental ill health
08 Nov 2023
King’s speech ‘fails to address nursing workforce crisis’
Unions and others also criticise omission of safe staffing, social care and mental health
08 Nov 2023
A service evaluation of ward rounds in an inpatient rehabilitation service
Service users’ and staff’s experiences on the effectiveness of ward rounds
07 Nov 2023
NHS trust guarantees job to mental health nursing students
Pilot scheme will see University of Brighton graduates offered a role at Sussex trust
02 Nov 2023
Patient suicide in mental health settings: how to cope with the aftermath
Coping strategies can help but more training and support is needed
02 Nov 2023
Police already refusing to attend mental health call-outs despite objections
Mental health advocates have expressed concern at the speed of the roll out
01 Nov 2023