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COVID-19 and mental health nursing: what’s next?
One challenge is finding a balance between virtual interventions and face-to-face meetings
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COVID-19: UK health and social care staff deaths among the world’s highest
Amnesty International says figures for England and Wales are second only to Russia
Test all hospital staff if one member has COVID-19, suggests health leader
NHS England director for acute care says the move would help to ‘keep a lid on the outbreaks’
What will the ‘new normal’ look like for nursing?
COVID-19 is going to be with us for a while – as are some of the related changes to care
Nurse couple reunited with children after separation due to COVID-19
‘Lots of smiles, hugs and some tears’ following ten weeks apart
Increase in nursing degree applications ‘not enough to hit recruitment target’
Despite the rise, RCN says the government is still not on track for 50,000 more nurses
COVID-19: artist paints portraits of front-line nurses
Portrait artist aimed to create a lasting reminder of NHS staff's work during the pandemic
Evidence and Practice
Enhancing physical health monitoring in people with severe mental illness: the...
Why you should read this article: • To recognise the physical health needs of people with...
Exploring the effects of clinical simulation on nursing students’ learning and practice
Why you should read this article: • To reflect on the benefits of using simulation-based...
Reporting and recording sexual safety incidents in inpatient mental health settings
Why you should read this article: • To be aware of the incidence of sexual safety incidents...
Developing the mindful nurse practitioner
Why you should read this article: • To understand the principles behind the concept of...
Stigma and help-seeking behaviours of men with depression: a literature review
Why you should read this article: • To understand why men are less frequently diagnosed with...
Exploring the benefits of a psychoeducation session for patients with chronic...
Why you should read this article: • To recognise the co-morbid mental health conditions that...
Features
Shame, stigma and sexual dysfunction: the overlooked diabetes complications
Some physical and mental health issues common in people with diabetes are not discussed
Life in lockdown: how social distancing complicates existing mental health conditions
Mental health nurses discuss how the pandemic affects clients and disrupts services
Seven ways to improve sleep on mental health wards
Collaborating with service users on sleep issues is crucial to care outcomes
COVID-19: how nurses can facilitate advance care planning
Conversations about end of life care are important for the patient and those close to them
Living with… post-traumatic stress disorder
Neal Aplin recounts how he learned to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event
Living with… paranoid schizophrenia
In this article Clare Wood underlines that recovery is unique for everyone
Opinion
Could survivor’s guilt be a lasting impact for patients recovering from COVID-19?
Research nurses say some patients experience anxiety and guilt after discharge
Face masks: how nurses can overcome the communication barrier and reassure patients
Compulsory face coverings pose particular challenges when patients are deaf or have dementia
COVID-19 and mental health nursing: what’s next?
One challenge is finding a balance between virtual interventions and face-to-face meetings
Students
COVID-19: why we must protect the mental health of international nursing students
The anxiety and isolation caused by the crisis may be particularly acute for this group
COVID-19: what it’s like working and studying in the middle of a pandemic
One student’s experience working at an isolation unit for mental health patients
Don’t neglect your mental health – it’s time to be kind to yourself
Nurse training can take its toll, so learn techniques to improve your mood and performance
Careers
COVID-19: supporting people with dementia during the pandemic
How an Admiral nurse has adapted her role to help families cope during the crisis
Fear and anxiety can infect teams, but you can harness this crisis to come out stronger
COVID-19 is putting nurses under extreme pressure, so here’s how to help colleagues cope
The nurse leader who is determined to keep one foot on the front line of care
Emma Wadey is a nurse at the top of the NHS, but don’t ask her to give up clinical practice