Ep #018 - Navigating "Suicide Season": Mental Health Challenges and Resilience in Nursing

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For Individuals Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts

Hotlines and Immediate Support

1. 
   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S
   • Dial: 988
   • Website: 988lifeline.org
   • Free and confidential support 24/7.
2. 
   Crisis Text Line
   • Text: HOME to 741741
   • Website: www.crisistextline.org
   • Text-based crisis support available 24/7.
3. 
   Trans Lifeline
   • Dial: 877-565-8860
   • Website: www.translifeline.org
   • Peer support by trans individuals for trans individuals.
4. 
   The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
   • Dial: 1-866-488-7386
   • Text: START to 678678
   • Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
5. 
   SAMHSA’s National Helpline
   • Dial: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
   • Website: www.samhsa.gov
   • Information and referrals for mental health services.

Support Groups and Counseling

1. 
   BetterHelp
   • Online therapy platform.
   • Website: www.betterhelp.com
2. 
   Suicide Anonymous
   • Twelve-step program for individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts.
   • Website: www.suicideanonymous.net
3. 
   NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
   • Peer-led support groups for individuals and families.
   • Website: www.nami.org

For Nurses Dealing with Patients Who Have Attempted or Committed Suicide

Support for Healthcare Professionals

1. 
   American Nurses Association (ANA)
   • Resources for mental health and workplace trauma.
   • Website: www.nursingworld.org
2. 
   Nurses’ Peer Support Network
   • Focuses on peer-to-peer support for healthcare professionals.
   • Website: www.nursepeersupportnetwork.org
3. 
   Code Lavender Program
   • Emotional support programs for caregivers after traumatic events.
4. 
   International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
   • Resources for understanding and dealing with traumatic stress.
   • Website: www.istss.org

Education and Training

1. 
   QPR Institute (Question, Persuade, Refer)
   • Training for suicide prevention.
   • Website: www.qprinstitute.com
2. 
   American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
   • Provides education on suicide prevention for healthcare professionals.
   • Website: www.afsp.org
3. 
   The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
   • Offers tools for emotional resilience and self-care.
   • Website: www.theschwartzcenter.org

Peer Support and Counseling

1. 
   Healer’s Art Program
   • Support and healing for medical professionals.
   • Website: www.thehealersart.org
2. 
   The Joyful Nurse Project
   • Emotional support and peer resources.
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Κεφάλαια

1. Nursing U (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Nursing (00:13:57)

3. Transformative Effects of Internal Practices (00:26:40)

4. Surviving the Storm (00:41:52)