Mental Health Articles for Travel Nurses and Health Care Workers

As a travel nurse, your mental health is of great importance. You cannot fully care for others if you aren’t caring for yourself. In this category, you will find articles to help you keep on top of your mental health. As well as tips to help you maintain your mental health.  You will also find tips for self-care and relaxation.

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Drug Abuse & Mental Health Within Travel Nursing
Travel nurse veteran Misty Lack was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Severe Opioid Dependence. She was her own drug dealer during the two years she abused drugs. Misty lived ...
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Homesick? Six Tips To Help Travel Nurses Deal with Homesickness
Nurse First Travel Agency provided this article. Homesickness is one of the many challenges that travel nurses face during their assignments. Being away from home can be rough, even for ...
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Handling the Road Stress and Fatigue as a Travel Nurse
Working as a traveling nurse can be exciting and rewarding. However, while it might seem like a working vacation, it comes with its own share of stress and can be ...
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Yes, to Stephen Colbert…My Efforts to Overcome PTSD
“Yes, And.” That cozy little phrase is one of the big rules of improvisational comedy. But it’s not just for the stage. It works very well when introduced into your ...
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Strategies for Dealing with Travel Nurse Burnout
Fusion Medical Staffing provided this article. Author, Megan Bebout Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad day at work. As the backbone of the healthcare system, registered nurses (RNs) have ...
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Re-Center Yourself During Mental Health Awareness Month
TNAA Healthcare provided this article. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but your mental well-being should be a priority all year. As a travel nurse, you’re making huge life adjustments and ...
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How I Survived My Husband’s Suicide
How did I survive Brian’s suicide? The unedited version is…I didn’t. I desperately want to put a beautiful bow on how I successfully made it through to the other side of ...
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Coping with COVID- Two Years Later
A little over two years ago, the pandemic began, and in some way, our lives were all changed forever. It’s been an incredibly hard road for so many of us ...
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How Self-Care Can Assist You in Stress Management
Many of us have so many duties in life that we neglect to look after our own needs. This is especially true for those who are responsible for a large ...
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