Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Resources

A collection of resources curated for psychiatric-mental health nurses: From toolkits to graduate school listings, the APNA Resource Center is your first access point for information on topics across the spectrum of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

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Resource Library

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ANA Nurse Suicide Prevention/Resilience

ANA information on supporting nurses, who are at higher risk of suicide than the general population. APNA member Tari Dilks served on the committee that created this section

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Gratitude Practice for Nurses

Supporting well-being and building a culture of gratitude in nursing.

APNA Self Care Tips for Nurses

A booklet of tips collected from psychiatric-mental health nurses for practicing self care as a nurse.

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Compassion Fatigue and the Behavioral Health Workforce Curriculum Infusion Package

PSATTC slide decks designed to be used by faculty, trainers, behavioral health providers, and state/county agency staff members for a variety of audiences.

Secondary Traumatic Stress for Healthcare Professionals

Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress slide deck explaining the signs and symptoms of secondary traumatic stress as well as ways to decrease the risk and incidence of secondary traumatic stress.

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APNA Tips & Info for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

Support for PMH nurses during this rapidly evolving situation.

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Managing Stress & Self-Care During COVID-19

Use these tips to help take care of your mental health, manage your stress, and prevent burnout as you provided essential care.

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Well-Being Initiative

Nurses are on the frontlines during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, providing crucial care in the face of unprecedented circumstances. Use these tools, recommended by other nurses, to easily and