Reach Out
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How did your day go today? Take a moment to pause and check in with yourself. How have you been feeling lately? If you are dealing with extreme stress, anxiety, or even depression, it’s natural to retreat from those around you. However, if you are feeling like you are dealing with extreme difficulty, this is exactly when you should reach out.
The belief and feeling that you’re not alone is crucial when you’re struggling. It’s why support groups are so helpful. And it’s OK to ask for help. Be proactive. If stress, anxiety, fear, rumination, or depression is interfering with your life:
There is a much-needed focus on nurse mental health in recent years, so take advantage of these free resources, too:
Please don’t pull back when you’re dealing with something difficult. If you need someone to talk to, reach out to a trusted friend, your healthcare provider, or an assistance line like National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Call or text 988. A chat is also available at 988lifeline.org.
When you are in crisis, there is help available. You are not alone. Please reach out.
Let us know how you are doing in the challenge discussion thread or on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
The belief and feeling that you’re not alone is crucial when you’re struggling. It’s why support groups are so helpful. And it’s OK to ask for help. Be proactive. If stress, anxiety, fear, rumination, or depression is interfering with your life:
- Contact your organization’s EAP (employee assistance program).
- Explore mental health resources through your insurance and contact your health care provider for options, including telehealth.
- Participate in mental health screenings if offered by your employer and seek support as needed.
- Discover if any peer support groups are available through your work, professional association, or in your community.
There is a much-needed focus on nurse mental health in recent years, so take advantage of these free resources, too:
- The Well-Being Initiative’s Tools
- ANA’s Nurse Suicide Prevention/Resilience webpages
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association’s (APNA) tips for Managing Stress & Self Care During COVID-19
- The Health Policy Institute of Ohio’s publication, A Call to Action, Improving Clinician Wellbeing and Patient Care and Safety
Please don’t pull back when you’re dealing with something difficult. If you need someone to talk to, reach out to a trusted friend, your healthcare provider, or an assistance line like National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call or text 988. A chat is also available at 988lifeline.org.
When you are in crisis, there is help available. You are not alone. Please reach out.
Let us know how you are doing in the challenge discussion thread or on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
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08/17/2022 5:10pm CDT
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