Nurses are crying out for honesty about mental health
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Nurses are crying out for honesty about mental health

Jennifer Trueland Health journalist

Mental ill health is the most common reason for NHS sickness absence – but there is good news

It was a heartfelt blog from a senior nurse that sparked a trust-wide conversation about mental health at Leeds Community Healthcare. Writing on the trust’s internal website, the nurse spoke about her struggles with mental health – and the response was electrifying.

Nursing Standard. 34, 10, 14-17. doi: 10.7748/ns.34.10.14.s9

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