Let's Talk Mental Health

of healthcare workers reported being stressed out and stretched too thin

of healthcare workers shared being emotionally and physically exhausted

of nurses reported that they were not getting enough emotional support

Recruiters that Listen

Our travelers choose to continue working with us because we care. We're here to listen to your needs and advocate on your behalf.

In-House Registered Nurses

Our team of in-house registered nurses have been in your shoes and are ready to help you navigate any clinical situation or concern.

EAP Benefits

Our Employee Assistance Program offers access to emotional, legal and life assistance for added peace of mind.

Talkspace

We offer our travelers access to an online therapy platform, Talkspace, for you to connect with a licensed behavioral therapist.

Day-1 Health Benefits

Helping Others Live Better means health coverage that starts on your very first day.

Dedicated Support Teams

From payroll to credentialing to benefits, your support teams have your back no matter the situation.

Physical Symptoms

You may experience rapid heart rate, muscle tension, headaches, GI distress, difficulty breathing, high startle response, nausea, nightmares or flashbacks, or chronic exhaustion.

Sleep Disturbance

Stress may impact your sleep where you experience nightmares, trouble falling asleep, or trouble staying asleep.

Emotional Responses

Stress can also impact your emotions and can lead to anger, fear, frustration, irritability, anxiety, sadness, guilt, or difficulty maintaining emotional balance.

Difficulty Thinking Clearly

You may experience difficulty with thinking clearly, such as disorientation or confusion, difficulty problem-solving or making decisions, difficulty concentrating, or remembering instructions.

Risky Behaviors

When you are stressed, you may recognize some problematic behaviors such as unnecessary risk taking or increased use of alcohol or drugs to numb.

Social Impacts

Stress can also impact how you interact with others, potentially resulting in blaming others, conflicts with coworkers or family members, withdrawal and isolations, or becoming clingy or needy.

Meditation

Meditation is a mindfulness technique that can help you cope with stress and bring a sense of calm and peace. There are numerous apps and free resources available to help guide you if you are just starting out and want to learn more about meditation, like Headspace.

Exercise

Incorporating exercise into your life can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and can positively impact your overall mood.

Counseling

Support from a licensed therapist can provide you with the skills and support you need to manage your mental health. Talkspace is a digital space for mental health support and available to Host Healthcare travelers through our EAP.

Healthy Eating

Your diet can play a big role in your overall wellbeing. Studies have found that eating nutrient-rich foods can help improve your mental health, helping improve focus, mood, and even feelings of anxiety and depression.

Operation Happy Nurse

Operation Happy Nurse is a resource for nurses to help cope with the mental and emotional strain of your work. They are on a mission to help all nurses struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression.

The Emotional PPE Project

The emotional PPE Project is a directory that provides contact information of volunteer mental health practitioners to healthcare workers.

Happy

The American Nurses Foundation has partnered with Happy to support nursing mental health.

Safe Call Now

Crisis referral service for public safety employees, emergency services personnel and their families. Call 206-459-3020.

Crisis Text Line

24/7 crisis support for frontline health workers from trained crisis responders. Text “HOME” to 741741

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call or Text to 988

Disaster Distress Helpline

A 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline providing crisis counseling for those in emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

Nurse Suicide Prevention

Resource from the ANA to help you identify someone at risk of suicide, aid in suicide prevention, and grieving over the loss of a co-worker.

Co-Workers & Preventing Suicide

A resource to help you identify and respond to co-workers who may be at risk of suicide.

Columbia Community Card

A screening tool you can use to evaluate the next steps if you are concerned about the safety and mental health of someone that you know.

Columbia Protocol App

The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the most evidence-supported tool of its kind, is a simple series of questions to help prevent suicide.