Burnout and depression are at all-time highs among nurses, so we've created resources to help nurses deal with the ever-changing demands in their career ranging from an emotional support hotline to online courses and webinars.
If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States with free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Phone: +1-800-273-8255Chat Online NowAs part of its overall mission to better support nurses, Trusted set out to understand the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on nurses in the U.S. Through survey responses from 1,425 nurses, we found that nurses recorded a 30% decline in their mental health as a result of COVID-19, while 63% of respondents felt that their mental health was not a priority for the healthcare industry. To read more about the current state of mental health in nursing, download the complete analysis below.
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Read from the curated selection of articles intended to equip nurses with the advice and strategies needed to manage your mental wellbeing and thrive in your career.
Trusted and The Ohio State University have come together to help address the issue of burnout and depression through a partnership that provides access to wellness support and evidence-based strategies from nursing faculty and advanced practice nursing (APN) students from The Ohio State University College of Nursing. Here are some of the ways that you can take advantage of this first-of-its-kind resource:
If you're currently working with Trusted, you have access to an emotional support line staffed by seasoned nurse practitioner faculty, including mental health experts, and supervised students. Those faculty and students will review stressors with callers and offer coping strategies and stress-reduction techniques. If you'd like to call the support line, you can reach out to your Nurse Advocate or dial the number directly at (415) 466-1466 ext. 8.
Trusted nurses may opt to participate in a wellness support partnership program supported by the College of Nursing for a period of four or eight weeks. This will include cognitive-behavioral skills building, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques aimed at finding sustainable solutions to enhance the nurses’ health and well-being, both during the pandemic and for life.
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The Ohio State University has created a series of videos serve as a resource for nurses and staff who may encounter a colleague, peer, or other healthcare staff member who is in mental and emotional distress and may be having suicidal ideations or is planning suicide. To view more, please click below.
View MoreNurses are less healthy than the average American. Research shows that nurses are more likely to be overweight, have higher levels of stress, and get less sleep. The ANA has built a program to facilitate a more active and healthier population of nurses.
The ANA's Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation program is an initiative to connect and engage nurses, employers, and organizations around improving health in five areas: physical activity, nutrition, rest, quality of life, and safety.
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Below are some of the most trusted apps for improving mental health and wellbeing for nurses.
Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app, is offering a free subscription to Headspace Plus to all healthcare workers in the U.S. through 2020. Click the link below to redeem.
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Balance, a personalized meditation app is offering free subscriptions for the next year to all users to help cope during this unsettling period.
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Talkspace is offering 1,000 free months of therapy for impacted healthcare workers. To access, download the app and register/provide your NPI.
Learn MoreOn this special series of The Handoff, we’ll be talking with stakeholders from across the industry to get insight into the strategies and solutions that address the pressing issue of burnout among nurses.
