Not the Only Canary in the COVID-19 Coal Mine: A nurse’s story of post-traumatic stress disorder

… Many healthcare workers are dealing with PTSD and other mental health problems as a result of the pandemic. An Australian … impact our health. This is not unusual when it comes to mental health issues. Those affected often do not go public …

“That’s enough now”— professional boundaries fortify self-care

… COVID-19 has significantly changed the health care landscape in Australia and globally. Stress has … a professional obligation to maintain your physical and mental health to practice safely and effectively.) You … Nurse & Midwife Support discussed the benefits with Mental Health Nurse Consultant Julie Sharrock in Episode …

Podcast: Asserting professional boundaries with Dr Wendy McIntosh

… podcast to explain how professional boundaries protect the health and wellbeing of nurses, midwives and patients. … and research settings, including twenty-five years in mental health. She takes a special interest in professional … professional identity, links between childhood trauma and mental illness and workplace bullying. We are so grateful …

Support for nurses and midwives is here!

… Thanks to our new national service, health support for nurses and midwives is now only a phone … issues, as well as alcohol and drug related issues, or mental health concerns.” … could be improved, and many were unaware of the available mental health, drug and alcohol support services  that …

Media release: New service offers helping hand for nurses and midwives

… advice and referral to nurses and midwives about their health and wellbeing.  … issues, as well as alcohol and drug related issues, or mental health concerns,” Mr Denham said.  The … could be improved, and many were unaware of the available mental health, drug and alcohol support services that could …

Podcast: Managing COVID-19 Fatigue with Marie Louise and Kerrie Otto de Grancy

… Feeling fatigued by COVID-19? This episode of the Your Health Matters podcast may lift your spirits. … and Kerrie Otto de Grancy Duration: 48:18 Tags: Mental health, COVID-19, fatigue, burnout Soundcloud: … that really do matter, which is number one, my health and mental health, physical health, emotional, spiritual." It …

Podcast: Stories of the graduate year with Francis and Robyn

… worker inspired him to make a positive influence on rural health. He is interested in providing more access to nurses … nursing career will lead him into primary health care or mental health nursing. He wishes to be a partner in health … her experience, give advice for how to stay on top of your mental health and show you it’s okay to fall off the …

Q&A: Nursing student Connor Dwyer

… for alternative roles that still fit the criteria of “health, person to person engagement and just generally … What do you do in your down time for your own positive health and wellbeing?  Nothing too different from … I’m currently eyeing up emergency department or mental health nursing, though there are so many specialties …

Stress

… and manage them before they have a negative effect on your health. If you are concerned about stress and would … Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse … and unrelenting stress can affect your physical and mental health. Work-related stress that is not identified …

News & Resources

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