Supporting the Mental Health of Nurses

What is Mental Health? 

Mental health is a state of well-being that encompasses the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of one's life

Why Mental Health Matters:

Having good mental health is critical for everyone's survival, but especially important for healthcare workers. Healthcare workers are at an increased risk for suicide compared to non-healthcare workers.

"The unique function of the nurse is to assist individuals, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death), 

that they would perform unaided if they had the requisite strength, will or knowledge

And to do this in such a way as to help him gain independence as rapidly as possible."

~Virginia Henderson (1991)

The Stigma of Mental Health

“The impact of stigma can be as severe as the consequences of the illness itself” - Katherine Ponte (2022, April 15). 

Why else is it important to talk about mental health? 

Why are people afraid of Mental Health? 

Last updated March 20, 2025
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