Mental Health Conversations
Being a psychiatric nurse is a privilege. Everyone has the right to live a mentally healthy life and feel empowered to achieve whatever they’re capable of. And when someone needs a little help to get to that point, nurses are there to help.
In this series, we will bring you inside the doors of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, meeting nurses from across the service, and some of the people who have spent time in their care.
Together, we shed light on what it really means to be a mental health nurse today – the rewards and challenges of the role, the deep impact that nurses can make, and where psychiatric nursing is going in the future.
Whether you're a seasoned nurse, a nursing student, or a mental health advocate, Mental Health Conversations brings us together to be informed, inspired and empowered.
Mental Health Conversations is a brand new podcast series brought to you by St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, Ireland’s largest independent mental health service.
Mental Health Conversations
Ep4 - Self-care in nursing: Prioritizing wellbeing for better care
Mental health nursing is a rewarding yet demanding profession. While it requires compassion and dedication, the role can also bring challenges such as long hours, shift work, and providing support to people during difficult times. For nurses, knowing when to step back and recharge is crucial to maintaining the balance between professional dedication and personal wellbeing.
In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, we dive into the significance of self-care in nursing, explore strategies for relaxation and rejuvenation, and discuss how St. Patrick’s supports the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff.
Featuring:
· Laura-Lee O’Brien, Staff Nurse
· Gary Kiernan, Former service-user, patient advocate, and co-author of a research paper called Finding My Hard Hat
· Emma Prendergast, Staff Nurse
· Grainne Phelan, Staff Nurse
· Robbie O’Neil, Clinical Nurse Manager 2