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
02 Aug 2023
Community nursing: new standards aim to improve training
Queen’s Nursing Institute standards focus on skills needed in six specific fields
01 Aug 2023
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
27 Jul 2023
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
27 Jul 2023
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
24 Jul 2023
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
19 Jul 2023
Eating disorders: how to recognise, respond and promote recovery
Assessment methods and therapeutic approaches used for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
18 Jul 2023
Restrictive practices: surprising actions that may breach patients’ rights
The legal implications of using practices that limit individuals’ activities
17 Jul 2023
Learning disabilities: can arts and crafts help mental health?
Arts and crafts activities can stimulate discussion on mental health and well-being
13 Jul 2023
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
10 Jul 2023
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
06 Jul 2023
A psychoeducation intervention for older people in an inpatient mental healthcare...
Such interventions may support patients to develop expertise regarding their own emotional...
05 Jul 2023
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...
04 Jul 2023
‘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
03 Jul 2023
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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
28 Jun 2023
Conducting mental health assessments of people with learning disabilities
Advice on overcoming communication issues and cognitive impairments to conduct an effective...
22 Jun 2023
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
21 Jun 2023
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...
20 Jun 2023