January is Mental Wellness Month

January is Mental Wellness Month. Mental health is an area of concern throughout the country. As we have seen on countless occasions, there are tragedies and killings based on a lack of mental health wellness. Mental health and wellness are often overlooked. As APNs, we need to continue to focus on the mental health and wellness of our communities. We all deal with mental health issues on a daily basis, whether it is in the patient populations we serve, the students we teach, our communities, friends, and neighbors.

An important factor in our mental wellness this time of year is our mindset. Intentionally shifting our mindset can help reduce stress and improve our mental and physical health. Read more in the StandfordReport here.