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Over the weeks, I have observed several nurses in the inpatient hospital setting. As I mentioned before, nursing is not for the faint of heart. Hospitals never close and nurses are always working. Working in this environment, healthcare professionals witness several things. Some of these occurrences are miracles and others are often tragic. Seeing some of these things can induce stress and anxiety. My project for this class encompasses bringing awareness and education surrounding healthcare professionals and their mental health. This project aligns with Healthy People 2030 and their goals to improve overall health and quality of life through prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of mental health (Healthy People 2030, n.d.). My observations so far have shed some light on the stigma surrounding mental health. Some people are very reserved when it comes to discussing this topic and others will share freely. I have witnessed both instances. According to the National Library of Medicine, one study noted that public stigma is a pervasive barricade that prevents many individuals from engaging in mental health care as well as discussing it (Parcesepe and Cabassa, 2013). Mental health stigmas reflect negative attitudes and beliefs. These attitudes often motivate individuals to fear, reject, avoid, and discriminate against people with mental illness causing a circle of distrust. In my last journal entry, I discussed meeting nurse K and learning of her experience during the covid pandemic. This time I met with nurse J. Nurse J shared some common stressors that she has experienced. She reported that she often feels obligated to work overtime. One study has shown a correlation between working long hours and job burnout (Tomaszewka, et al., 2022). I feel that these events are in fact true stressors. There are several barriers preventing nurses from saying no. For example: it is hard to say no when you know that your teammates are drowning. The perception is that as nurses we have an obligation to uphold. I believe it is important that we set boundaries and know our own limits. References Healthy People 2030: Mental Health and Mental Disorders. (n.d.) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Retrieved on October 11, 2023, 2023 from https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/mentalhealth-and-mental- disorders Parcesepe, A. M., & Cabassa, L. J. (2013). Public stigma of mental illness in the United States: a systematic literature review. Administration and policy in mental health, 40(5), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-012-0430-z Tomaszewska, K., Majchrowicz, B., Snarska, K., & Telega, D. (2022). Stress and Occupational Burnout of Nurses Working with COVID 19 Patients International

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