Behavioral Health

Top Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs in 2024

By Carole Jakucs

7 minute read

Discover the best online psychiatric nurse practitioner programs in 2024. Explore programs offering flexibility, expert faculty, and clinical placement support.

Risk of Nurse Suicide: Signs, Stigmas, and Prevention

By Danielle Rush

5 minute read

Nursing is a demanding job. Nurses’ struggles with stress and anxiety have led to increased mental health issues and attention to the risk of nurse suicides.

RN's Mental Health Called Into Question by Nursing Board

By Nancy Brent

4 minute read

An RN sends the nursing board letters in which she makes disturbing claims. The letters raise concerns about her mental health and her ability to practice.

It’s OK To Say No To Protect Your Mental Health

By Zelda Meeker

6 minute read

Setting boundaries can sometimes feel challenging or even scary. But it's OK to say no to protect your physical and mental health.

Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

By Stacey Kusterbeck

6 minute read

Demand for mental health care is surging. For mental health nursing, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse.

Prioritizing Mental Health and Self-Care for Nurses

By Alisha Cornell

6 minute read

Self-care for nurses is paramount, as data suggests that American healthcare workers are experiencing greater mental health impacts yet to be understood and managed.

Is Nursing Students' Mental Health in Jeopardy?

By Lisette Hilton

5 minute read

A study shows schools need to be more proactive in creating and sharing resources to help nursing students' mental health.

Lack of Access to Mental Health Care Is a Crisis for Patients of All Ages

By Lisette Hilton

7 minute read

The pandemic has escalated the need for access to mental health care among patients of all ages. And mental health nurses are feeling the pressure.

The Need Keeps Growing for Behavioral and Mental Health Nurses

By Lisette Hilton

7 minute read

Behavioral or mental health nurses are never short on opportunities. They play a significant role in psychiatry, and there's a dire need for their services. 

Kids don't just grow out of their mental health issues

By Janice Petrella Lynch

7 minute read

One in five adolescents in the U.S. suffer from developmental, mental or behavioral health illnesses. Kids with mental health issues need comprehensive, consistent help. And pediatric nurse practitioners can provide it.