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Wellbeing

‘My doodles represent a silent scream’

How art helped this nurse with stress

In conversation: suicidal thoughts

Nurses Liz and Shelley share their experiences and advice for supporting others

A second chance at nursing

Hannah's story of hope after mental illness

Alcohol misuse: how to have a crucial conversation

Addiction specialist Ellie shares practical advice for talking about alcohol

Video: 'Singing can lower stress levels'

Nursing staff explore the wellbeing benefits of joining a choir

Five ways to help beat burnout

Student Rebecca shares what’s helped her when things have felt overwhelming

How to support nursing staff under stress

Top tips for looking after yourself and colleagues

Nurturing neurodiversity

Nurse Aaron shares the importance of inclusivity and supporting neurodiverse nursing colleagues

How to manage the menopause

Five top tips

Empowered and appreciated: how one NSW helped colleagues find joy in work

When nursing support workers are valued, the whole team benefits

Positive placements

Isabella’s urging universities to provide tailored mental health support for students

Calling time on overworking

Working extra time at the end of each shift can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing

Five ways to combat compassion fatigue

Top tips on understanding and overcoming empathy-sapping exhaustion

A juggling act: managing your time effectively

Three active RCN members tell us how they juggle their professional and activist duties

How to cope with anxious moments

Strategies to stop challenging times having a longer-term impact

Healing with horses

Equine-assisted therapy offered Amanda a new way of dealing with traumas of the pandemic

How to wind down to sleep

Find out how you can you aid better sleep and what to do if you’re struggling to nod off at night

Step away from the screen

Managing mental wellbeing when working from home

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