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Exercise Lowers Risk of Suicide Attempts

November 1, 2023

Exercise may be tied to a reduction in suicide attempts, according to research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Investigators examined data from 17 trials and found the likelihood of attempts was significantly reduced in individuals who took part in exercise interventions compared to those who were not active. To learn more about the…

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60 Seconds of SelfCare: Finding Beauty Among the Ashes and Grief

August 18, 2023

Remember…. there is always hope. Even in the midst of the most challenging situations. For more tips on resiliency and life balance, visit https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/.

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Diet Affects Depression

June 20, 2023

Young men with a poor diet reported a decrease in symptoms of depression when they switched to the Mediterranean diet compared to young men who underwent befriending therapy, a new study shows. Some were put on the Mediterranean diet, which involves eating lots of fruits and vegetables, beans and nuts, healthy grains, fish, olive oil,…

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New Findings on Nurse Wellness

April 26, 2023

According to the American Nurses Foundation’s findings from a new mental health and wellness survey of more than 9,500 nurses, over 34% of nurses rated their emotional health as not, or not at all, emotionally healthy. Most nurses surveyed said they have felt stressed (75%), frustrated (69%), and overwhelmed (62%). Close to half (42%) of…

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Live Longer; Be an Optimist

June 23, 2020

Repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia, says Dr. Natalie Marchant, a psychiatrist and senior research fellow in the department of mental health at University College London. Negative thinking, such as ruminating about the past and worrying about the future, were measured in over 350 people over the age of 55…

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90 Seconds of SelfCare: 4 Ways to Combat Depression

May 12, 2020

SelfCare expert, nurse and Hall of Fame Speaker LeAnn Thieman shares 4 ways to combat depression. To learn  more about caring for your mind, body and spirit contact SelfCare for HealthCare™. Contact me today to discuss implementing this powerful program at your facility.  Interested in LeAnn Thieman’s keynote speaking, training and workshops? Email lthieman@leannthieman.com.

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Nurse Suicides Increasing!

November 21, 2019

Nursing is one of many occupations with increasing rates of suicide. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego conducted the first nationwide investigation into nurse suicides in more than 20 years. They found that both male and female nurses had higher rates of suicide than non-nursing men and women in the US. The findings…

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Nearly One in Ten Americans Suffers From Depression

March 6, 2019

Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults has depression; the rate is almost twice as high for women as men. According to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, national survey data showed that more than 8% of adults aged 20 and older suffer from low mood. The researchers reported that the…

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