It is no surprise that the risk of psychological distress is exceptionally high among nurses. Long hours, shift work, lack of autonomy, exposure to trauma, workplace violence, and the pressure to present as calm, all take a toll. Nurses are typically the first and last point of contact of care for patients, providing physical and emotional support at the time of greatest need. They are the backbone of our healthcare system. It is crucial that their mental health needs are recognized and addressed.
The Mental Health for Nurses Virtual Conference will provide you with leading strategies to manage the spectrum of good psychological health and safe workplaces in a healthcare setting. You will connect with thought leaders and peers on some of the more complex challenges in helping nurses cope and thrive. Be part of the conversation in advancing opportunities to promote workplace psychological health and well-being.
Topics
- Moral distress for nurses – lessons learned from COVID
- A roadmap for creating a psychologically healthy workplace in a healthcare setting
- Mental health risks facing nurses
- Support tailored to the unique needs of nurses
- CASE STUDIES: Our journey in advancing nurses’ mental health
- Evidence-based mental health training for nurses
- Recognizing mental health disability in the healthcare workplace
- Workplace violence prevention – recommendations that are actionable now
- Trauma, and post traumatic stress disorder with a focus on nurses
- Duty to accommodate, duty to inquire: legal obligations
- Facilitating support and recovery
Speaker Organizations
- Mental Health Commission of Canada
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Michael Garron Hospital
- Providence Health Care
- McMaster University
- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
- Bernardi Human Resources Law LLP
- Public Service Health and Safety Association
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Ontario Medical Association
- First Nations Health Authority
More Speakers to follow.