Emotional and Mental Well-Being

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Emotional and Mental Well-Being

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month 2013 - see the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) resources.

Nurse anesthetists, like other health care professionals, can experience occupational hazards of stress, burn out, compassion fatigue, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Self care is important, along with learning healthy coping mechanisms in both your personal and professional life.

See these AANA resources:

How do you cope with a Perioperative death or catastrophe?

CRNAs and PTSD
CRNAs and Stress
Disruptive Behaviors and Workplace Incivility
Wellness Milestones articles on Stress, Resilience, and Balance
AANA Wellness in the Workplace

Links to other mental and emotional well-being resources:
2 Minutes to a Happier You	Authentic Happiness
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)	Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Institute of HeartMath	National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Screen for Mental Health (SMH)	ULine - resources for college mental health
Note: All links to external sites are provided as a convenience and do not imply endorsement. AANA Health and Wellness is not responsible for any content on these websites but hopes they help support your well-being.