Dr.Tee_DNP 🦋🤗
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Mom, Grandma, and proud nurse. Doing my part to make the 🌏a better place.
"I'm no better than anyone else, but I'm just as good" (#myGrandma)
Joined Apr 2022
There's a lot going on! Just want to check on my friends. How are you?
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Self-care is difficult, especially when the foundation, Self-Love doesn't exist. Here are a few ways we can love ourselves a bit more.
As 988 centers struggle to hire, burnout plagues some crisis staff
Data obtained by ABC News found that, in some states such as Oklahoma and Colorado, more than one-third of employees left within months of taking their first call. In addition, turnover rates continue to increase across the United States. In Washington, for example, state data shows attrition rates increased 1.5 times between 2022 and 2023.
Nearly 50,000 veterans used free emergency suicide prevention in first year of program, VA says
The VA says 49,714 veterans have taken advantage of the no-cost emergency care policy since it was implemented exactly one year ago, amounting to more than $64 million in saved health care costs.
Feeling stressed? Don't sweat it, sweat it out! ️🥵
Exercise is a powerhouse stress-buster, but ditch the gym-phobia. Make it fun!
💃🏽Dance like nobody's watching (or join a class!)
🚶🏽♀️Take a nature walk and breathe in the good vibes.
🥰Team up with friends for workout motivation (and laughs!)
Start small, celebrate wins, and watch your stress melt away like a popsicle on a hot day.
Stress? We got this! Time to ditch the tension and embrace calm. Here are my fave stress-busters:
🧘🏽♀️Meditation: Just Breathe, A few mins to inner peace? Yes please!
✍️ Journaling: Untangle thoughts, find clarity. Therapy in a notebook!
🤗 Hugs: Oxytocin power! Squeeze away worries, spread the love!
Bonus: Nature walks, music, hobbies - find your happy place!
12 days into the new year and it's FRIYAY, a perfect time to check-in with my friends. How's it going? All answers welcome, no sugarcoating needed. This is a judgement-free zone, where truth reigns supreme. 💪🏽
Me 🤔glad you asked. 🧡
Sending hugs, peace, and love wherever needed, and praying that 2024 is off to a fantastic start.🤗🥰🤗
#MentalHealthCheckIn #JustBreathe #LoveOneAnother #MentalHealth
Board ‘Ignored’ Bullying Complaints From HBCU VP Who Later Died By Suicide, Emails Show
Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey’s death on Monday has sparked outrage on the campus and among its larger community after emails revealed that Lincoln University-Missouri President Dr. John Moseley has been accused of playing a role in the Vice President of Student Affairs’ suicide.
#News #MentalHealth #EndTheStigma #Suicide #CoSoNews #Missouri
https://newsone.com/4927168/lincoln-university-misouri-suicide-update/
Busting Stress & Smashing Goals: Power Up with Sleep!
Remember there's something we can do to stress less and get more done - SLEEP! Yes, it's deceptively easy, but the science is real:
🥷🏽Sleep slays stress: Reduces cortisol, your anxiety's BFF.
🤓Sleep sharpens your mind: Focus, memory, creativity - sleep fuels it all!
☮️Sleep soothes your soul: Better at challenges, calmer under pressure.
Prioritize😴and watch your stress melt away while your goals skyrocket!
Juggling work, life, and endless digital noise? You're not an octopus, you're a human! Time to ditch overwhelm and embrace "less is more magic":
📃List & ditch: Free up your precious time!
🙅🏽♀️Say "no" like a boss: Protect your energy with ruthless boundaries.
🥰Focus on what truly fuels your soul and goals.
🔌Unplug & recharge: Disconnect from the digital noise.
🧘🏽♀️Breathe, walk, read, just BE.
🤗Embrace imperfection: Real life is messy, beautiful, and perfectly YOU.
Racism can make you sick
If you’ve experienced racial discrimination, you’ll know how it feels. Racism can cause high blood pressure, excess weight and mental health problems.
Let's talk stress – that sneaky culprit affecting our well-being. Did you know it's a major player in many health issues? 🤯 But fear not, we've got the power to tackle it💪🏽 Ready for a stress-busting journey? Join me as we explore ways to stress less and embrace the good vibes life has to offer. 🌈✨ Let's make wellness a priority!
#MentalHealth #Stress #StressBustingTips #StressLessLiveMore
3️⃣ Mental Health and Music: Study Shows Music May Benefit Mental Health as Much as Exercise
Music lovers will tell you that bopping along to your favorite song is a surefire way to feel better, but a scientific review published in JAMA concluded that music’s benefit to mental health is actually comparable to that of exercise. In other words, singing your heart out in the shower could be as good for your mind as a jog around the block.
From Science to Humanity’s Well-Being: 9 Extraordinary Examples of the Power of Music
1️⃣ Well-Being and Music: Using Music to Reduce Pain and Feelings of “Unpleasantness”
#Research has shown that music has the power to reduce physical pain and provide comfort. And an October 2023 paper published in Frontiers in Pain Research added to that body of research, finding that listening to your favorite songs is particularly effective.
https://nicenews.com/science/power-music-science-well-being-humanity/
It took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
Nearly 2,000 people have plunged to their deaths since the bridge opened in 1937.
Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail and he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back.
John Fetterman is changing America’s mental health discussion one confession at a time
This story is human, and it is real. Now Fetterman stands as a role model for how to approach the epidemic of mental illness in this country. The solution lies with personal courage and family support; it does not lie with social media, just the opposite.
🥲Family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide by New York police sergeant
Police officials said Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, fatally shot his wife, Ornela Morgan, 43, and their sons before taking his own life.
#News #LawAndCrime #NewYork #MentalHealth
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-police-sergeant-murder-suicide-b294adb78e1a9a2ac7a18fc522a63926
✨ Real Talk✨
Dealing with toxic people can be draining. Recognize the exhaustion, and remember, it's okay to acknowledge toxicity. Self-care includes setting boundaries and prioritizing your well-being. Surround yourself with positivity, and let go of the burden of pretending. Your mental health matters! 💚🌟
Getting ready for 2024! Loving this calendar.
#2024 #MentalHealth #Breathe
Dr.Tee_DNP 🦋🤗
- Website
- https://nursefrombirth.com/
- Substack
- https://nursefrombirth.substack.com/
Mom, Grandma, and proud nurse. Doing my part to make the 🌏a better place.
"I'm no better than anyone else, but I'm just as good" (#myGrandma)
Joined Apr 2022