mental health

Warning over ‘catastrophic’ loss of mental health hubs to support nursing staff

Doubts over future funding for well-being hubs spark concern about effect on workforce

Community nursing: new standards aim to improve training

Queen’s Nursing Institute standards focus on skills needed in six specific fields

Police not attending mental health call-outs ‘puts lives at risk’

Mental health nurse says unrealistic plan means more will die due to lack of correct care

When a colleague dies by suicide: grieving staff need rapid support, guidance states

Trained teams should stand ready to support NHS staff in the aftermath of a suicide

Morale and staffing in mental health at risk of entering ever-worsening cycle, MPs warn

Mental health nurses are quitting in search of work-life balance as referrals soar

How to prevent early- and mid-career mental health nurses from leaving

Making staff feel valued with a clear career path will encourage them to want to stay

Eating disorders: how to recognise, respond and promote recovery

Assessment methods and therapeutic approaches used for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

Restrictive practices: surprising actions that may breach patients’ rights

The legal implications of using practices that limit individuals’ activities

Learning disabilities: can arts and crafts help mental health?

Arts and crafts activities can stimulate discussion on mental health and well-being

NHS staff don’t need lessons in resilience, they need to see action to prevent burnout

Mental ill health most common reason nurses call in sick, as absence levels hit new high

Delivering mental health crisis care: what I learned as a student

Managing issues such as suicide risk as a sports event medic was invaluable experience

A psychoeducation intervention for older people in an inpatient mental healthcare...

Such interventions may support patients to develop expertise regarding their own emotional...

Mental health nurse education: waking up on the edge of oblivion

A follow-up article arguing that a generic approach risks dilution of mental health nurse...

‘Where are the magic new staff coming from?’: nurses react to NHS workforce plan

Many question quality and viability of clinical placements as experienced staff quit
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Nursing Live: Michael Rosen will ‘express my gratitude’ to nurses at event

The poet and broadcaster will discuss his COVID-19 experience and the care he received

Conducting mental health assessments of people with learning disabilities

Advice on overcoming communication issues and cognitive impairments to conduct an effective...

My simple tip for nurses based on time as an inpatient on two very different wards

Don’t underestimate the power of social interactions on a mental health ward

Staff well-being at a new community mental health service for young people

How nurturing optimism and creating a 'safe base' with access to training can fend...

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