Well-being centre | Mental health
Feeling overwhelmed doesn't make you bad at your job, it just makes you human. Here are some strategies to ease your anxiety
Shame, stigma and not making a fuss – why nurses fear seeking help when at rock bottom
Nurse suicide attempts rose during the pandemic. Help for you or a colleague
Mental health support for nurses: free access to online support, and no referral needed
Mental health therapies provider makes its modules free to health staff and public
How to rebuild positivity and move forward even when you’re exhausted
COVID-19 pandemic has left nurses traumatised, but healing is possible
Sponsored: Menopause at work
Find out what healthcare employers are doing to meet the needs of staff during menopause
Sponsored: A toolkit to improve emotional well-being
Get talking about your mental health and well-being with the help of an online resource
Nursing Standard podcast: how to find a good digital mental well-being app
Digital health scientist Jorge Palacios on finding the best online therapeutic interventions
COVID-19: the support available for nurses facing emotional and financial hardship
How organisations such as the RCN Foundation are helping staff, and how to apply for a grant
Supporting nurses’ recovery during and following the COVID-19 pandemic
Evidence-based strategies to support physical and mental health
Sponsored: How do you respond to stress?
Anger, sadness and guilt are all normal reactions to distressing circumstances
Sponsored: Stress management and self-care tips for nurses during the pandemic
COVID-19 coping mechanisms: why you can’t afford to neglect your own well-being
Strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed by pressure at work
Learn how to adopt whatever emergency coping strategies suit you best
How COVID-19 is affecting nurses’ mental health, and what to do about it
There are so many reasons to feel anxious about coronavirus, but help is out there
Nursing Standard podcast: why students should prioritise their mental health
Nursing student Fran Hufton shares her experience and tips for staying well
Sponsored: Stress survival guide
COVID-19 is draining nurses’ mental reserves, so find out ways to manage negative feelings
When stress gets too much: how to take control of what threatens to overwhelm you
Find out where your tipping point is and learn to step away, even if only in your head
Nursing Standard podcast: nurses’ well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Psychotherapist and lecturer Colin Hughes on easing stress and psychological support
Here’s why every nurse should know about our mental health support services
Pandemic causing surge in demand for the work of healthcare professionals’ well-being charity
Why the wobble room is a necessary sanity saver
It’s essential nurses have a space to think, cry and be fallible, especially amid a pandemic
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work