Dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT for short, is a form of talk therapy originally developed in the 1980s by Dr. … Read More
10 Easy Ideas for Mindfulness Groups
Mindfulness is a strategy that can help with managing stress, increasing emotional regulation, and improving overall well-being. In a group … Read More
100 Activities To Do in a Mental Health Unit
Things can get repetitive in a mental health unit, but not to fret! Here are 100 different activities to do … Read More
The Effect of Stigma on Mental Health Care
Stigma surrounding mental health continues to be a significant barrier to receiving quality mental health care despite increased awareness and … Read More
Burden of Mental Disorders and Suicide Attributable to Childhood Maltreatment
Grummitt and colleagues published a paper titled “The burden of mental disorders and suicide attributable to childhood maltreatment” in JAMA … Read More
How to be Trauma-Informed in Mental Health Care
There has been an increase in recognition of the need for trauma-informed care in mental health care settings. Trauma has … Read More
10 Ways to Set Boundaries with Clients
When you set boundaries with clients, you protect the nurse-client relationship, your privacy, and your well-being. In the mental health … Read More
Debunking 5 Popular Myths About Mental Health Nursing
Mental illness has been stigmatized for ages, in the media, in every day conversations, and even in healthcare facilities. Let’s … Read More
4 Valuable Lessons I Learned From Working in Harm Reduction
Working in harm reduction is difficult. Looking out for the safety of people who use drugs (PWUD) and those who … Read More
What is Harm Reduction and How is it Useful?
Harm reduction is a client-centered, public health approach based on empirical evidence that aims to lessen the harms of behaviors … Read More