Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing and Healthcare

Biography

Biography: Ivana Jelinčić

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization, “Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” Many nurses are experiencing high levels of stress and it shows an effect on their behaviour and overall heath. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in mental heath issues.  It is noted that working in human service occupations such  as nursing can contribute to mental health difficulties and occupational stress has been found to be one of the major work-related health problems. Some of them develop mental health issues, most likely depression, anxiety and isnomnia. The aim of this paper is to examine nurses' self-assessment of their mental health and nursing skills, and show connection between these two.