{"id":4597,"date":"2024-09-18T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=4597"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:11:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:11:13","slug":"world-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/world-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips for Reducing Stress on World Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare can be a stressful and demanding profession. In fact, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/new-survey-ranks-healthcare-as-most-stressful-career\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023 survey of U.S. workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found it\u2019s the most stressful industry to work in among 10 sectors. However, that doesn\u2019t mean your health should come second to your job as a healthcare professional (HCP). October 10, 2024, marks the 23rd annual <\/span><b>World Mental Health Day, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initiated in 1992 to increase awareness of mental health education and combat social stigmas related to mental illness. It\u2019s the perfect time to check in on your overall health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the time to practice self-care can be challenging for busy HCPs, but everyone benefits when nurses and other healthcare workers focus on their own needs. Being mentally healthy means staying energized and passionate about your work, which translates into better-quality patient care. There\u2019s a well-researched link between nurse well-being and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10608256\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequency of medical errors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/techniques-for-building-emotional-endurance-in-healthcare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more resilience and emotional endurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nurses have, the better patient outcomes result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>HCPs Have Considerable Mental Health Challenges<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Lonely-Nurse-scaled-e1696605016350.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health remains a challenge for many HCPs. A survey of healthcare professionals in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/industry-trends\/insights-from-survey-of-healthcare-professionals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian Health\u2019s 2024 Future of Healthcare Workforce Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uncovered several troubling trends:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distressingly, 72% of survey respondents reported substantial job burnout, rating their burnout level at a 3, 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b\u200bAlmost half of surveyed HCPs (47%) reported experiencing violence against themselves or their coworkers in 2023. Violence can be a considerable trigger of job-related stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than half of healthcare workers in the Millennial and Gen Z generations, which cover ages 18-42, reported experiencing clinical depression in the past year. The older generations aren\u2019t far behind, with 43% of Gen X (ages 42-58) and 36% of Baby Boomers (ages 59-68) in the workforce reporting the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help support you on your professional journey, Vivian put together some tips and mental health resources for nurses and HCPs to use on World Mental Health Day and every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11 Stress-Management Tips for Better Mental Health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In honor of World Mental Health Day, Vivian wants to put the spotlight on the well-being of HCPs. However, nurses and allied health professionals must look after themselves year-round, not just one day a year. Read our tips below and explore ways to add mental health and wellness practices into your daily routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>1. Focus on the Basics of Healthy Living<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care fundamentals are repeated so often and may feel so obvious that they\u2019re sometimes the most easily overlooked. However, they\u2019re essential to personal well-being. They include eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, reducing alcohol consumption, engaging in periodic exercise and getting a whole night\u2019s sleep as often as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing certain routines can help HCPs check the boxes of these self-care basics. For instance, meal prep and scheduling adequate sleep are just two of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/7-tips-to-leave-your-pre-shift-anxiety-at-the-door\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 tips to help HCPs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prepare for their next shift and mitigate pre-shift anxieties. Consider all of the following as routine aspects of self-care:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan meals and snacks for the week so they\u2019re ready to go.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put away your device and get that extra hour of sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix in going for a walk instead of sitting on the couch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time pursuing things you\u2019re passionate about.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule periodic \u201cweekends\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whatever days of the week you can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and longer-term vacations to rest and recharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>2. <\/b><b>Do Something for Yourself<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting aside time for self-care may seem impossible when you\u2019re balancing work, family and other commitments. However, even just 20 minutes out of your day can help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/dealing-with-anxiety-as-a-nurse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deal with anxiety as a nurse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or HCP:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Schedule some \u201cme-time\u201d into your daily routine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether it\u2019s an early morning walk to watch the sunrise, a bubble bath or quiet time to journal before bed, slot the activity into your schedule. Don\u2019t let your personal time fall to the bottom of your to-do list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take a mental health day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you feel anxiety climbing, hit the pause button and take a break from the stress before you\u2019re overwhelmed. Spending time with family, going on a hike or having lunch with friends can help put things into perspective.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take an extended break:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/travel-nurse-faq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">perk of travel nursing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is you can arrange assignments to suit your schedule. Consider setting aside a couple of weeks between contracts to travel and explore and give yourself time to rejuvenate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3. <\/b><b>Acknowledge Your Emotions<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Journaling-Self-Care-scaled-e1726674738334.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intense emotions, such as sadness, grief, frustration and anger, don\u2019t disappear if you ignore them. Acknowledging your feelings and finding a healthy way to channel them is vital. Avoiding emotions only puts more strain on your physical and mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ways you can process, address or release your feelings include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking to a friend, family member or colleague<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing in a journal, drawing or pursuing another creative outlet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking to a counselor or other health professional about effective coping mechanisms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>4. Audit Your Media Consumption and Device Use<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s digital age, constant media and device exposure can heighten stress through emotional triggers and doom-laden messages. To mitigate this, set boundaries for social media use: limit scrolling time, unfollow anxiety-inducing accounts and designate specific times for checking updates. Use Focus or Quiet modes on your phone, choose reputable news sources and avoid distressing content, especially before bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate digital detox periods to give your mind a break from screens and balance your time with offline activities like reading, communing with nature or pursuing hobbies. These practices can lead to healthier media habits year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>5. Create a Personal Haven to Destress<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a personal haven can be a powerful means of reducing stress and restoring your well-being. For example, a so-called<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cShe Shed\u201d or \u201cMan Cave\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a concept available to all gender identities despite the names<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a dedicated personal space specifically designed for relaxation, creativity or solitude<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">away from the demands of daily life. Whether it\u2019s a cozy corner in your home<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> basement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a garden retreat or a repurposed shed in your backyard, this space becomes your sanctuary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this personal haven, you can engage in activities that bring you peace and joy, like reading, crafting, meditating or simply enjoying a cup of tea or<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> beverage of choice <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in silence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and solitude. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill it with things that soothe and inspire you. Let it serve as a physical boundary from stressors, allowing your mind and body to recharge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>6. Embrace Mindfulness and Meditation<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Meditation-and-Mindfulness-iStock-Resized-scaled-e1723647236653.jpg\" alt=\"Meditation and yoga to support emotional resilience\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Americans are discovering the benefits of meditation. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Health Interview Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that as of 2022, 17.4% of American adults practiced meditation, up from just 7.5% in 2002.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With meditation moving into the mainstream, it\u2019s easier than ever to try it at home. Read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/6-meditation-tips-for-nurses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips on incorporating meditation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into your routine and suggestions for apps to download to help you get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closely related to meditation is the concept of mindfulness, an awareness of and concentration on how your mind and body feel in the present moment. When you get caught up in stress, it\u2019s easy to be overwhelmed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/nurse-life\/no-fuss-ways-to-implement-mindfulness-and-gratitude\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing mindfulness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps ground you in the moment so you remain focused on the present instead of worrying about the past or future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, concentrate on your breath and how you\u2019re feeling. You might realize you need to unclench your jaw or relax your shoulders. Acknowledge your surroundings, such as a tree outside a window or the breeze on your face. These simple practices can help nurture positive thinking and gratitude, relieving some of the external stress you\u2019re feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>7. <\/b><b>Connect and Commiserate with Colleagues<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t underestimate the power of a supportive work environment. Sharing experiences, challenges and successes with colleagues can provide a sense of camaraderie and understanding. Sometimes, talking to someone who \u201cgets it\u201d can significantly reduce stress. Creating or joining peer support groups where professionals can share experiences and coping strategies can alleviate stress by providing a sense of community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also one kind of colleague who tends to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get it<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even more than others and has the experience to help you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deal with it: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a mentor in your profession. Consider talking to one about your stress or work-related depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/events\/how-to-find-a-good-mentorship-in-healthcare\/\"><b>How to Find a Good Mentorship in Healthcare<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>8. Understand the Unique Risks of Compassion Fatigue\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for others in distress can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/from-empathy-to-exhaustion-the-hidden-toll-of-compassion-fatigue-and-burnout-in-nursing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take a toll on healthcare providers<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who provide empathy and compassion. Being unable to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones during times of need means that the care doesn\u2019t meet our professional standards. Compassion fatigue can strike in any healthcare setting, though it\u2019s more common in emotionally intensive work settings like hospice care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/4-ways-to-cope-with-compassion-fatigue-as-a-nurse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying compassion fatigue<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and addressing it is crucial to your overall well-being. For instance, you can set professional boundaries by \u201ctaking a pause.\u201d Briefly pausing before responding to requests or situations that may test your boundaries allows you to assess whether the request aligns with your professional responsibilities and personal limits. Use this time to formulate a clear and assertive response, ensuring your boundaries are respected while maintaining professionalism and empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>9. Recognize the Signs of Burnout and Manage Them<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Nurse-Burnout-Resized-scaled-e1726676634373.jpg\" alt=\"nurse burnout \/ nursing shortage\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burnout can happen to anyone who doesn\u2019t recognize and address compassion fatigue, but it\u2019s also common in fast-paced, high-intensity healthcare settings like emergency departments. Burnout isn\u2019t the result of a single stressful day or one high-intensity week, but rather the accumulation of long-term effects from a work environment misaligned with your individual needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/inspiration\/how-to-handle-nursing-burnout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">address burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may have to make a substantial change. First, perform a self-assessment and consider whether aspects of your workplace, shift schedule, specialty or other factors contribute to your burnout. Then, explore ways to change your work environment, such as switching from nights to day shifts, changing from a high-intensity specialty to something less stressful or perhaps even changing facilities or employers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/industry-trends\/nurses-battling-burnout-choosing-less-stressful-work-environments\/\"><b>Nurses Battling Burnout Are Choosing Less Stressful Work Environments<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with compassion fatigue, you can mitigate burnout by setting boundaries. This form of self-care may require you to say \u201cno\u201d to overtime shift requests, even when your facility faces coverage gaps. It may be hard to say \u201cno\u201d when patients need you, but you won\u2019t be at your best if you overextend yourself. Advocate for your own wellness and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wellness\/establishing-boundaries-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">establish work boundaries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re already at your limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>10. <\/b><b>Tap Into Mental Health Resources for Nurses &amp; HCPs<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you simply need more support than you can provide yourself or elicit from colleagues. Take advantage of these and other resources available to get you through difficult times:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Programs typically offer counseling services and treatment referrals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Nurses Foundation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/work-environment\/health-safety\/disaster-preparedness\/coronavirus\/what-you-need-to-know\/the-well-being-initiative\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Well-Being Initiative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a page of mental health resources specifically for nurses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mentalhealth\/stress-coping\/healthcare-workers-first-responders\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">resources for public health workers and HCPs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Home\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">The National Alliance on Mental Illness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides mental health information and resource referrals and is available by phone, text, email or chat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>11. Consider Choosing a Less Stressful Role<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re feeling stuck in your job or burned out from it, explore other exciting options available to you. We have a variety of ideas specific to nurses who are considering a career change. For any HCP, consider the following career change options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change to a less stressful specialty within your field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a change of scenery by taking on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs?refinementList%5BemploymentType%5D=Travel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">travel role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take on a remote-based <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/telehealth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">telehealth role<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/per-diem\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">per diem nursing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other by-the-day or on-demand healthcare employment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider roles that aren\u2019t at the bedside, such as those in management, patient coordination, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to try out a new role in your profession, Vivian can help. We post a variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/landing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff and travel jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in nursing, allied healthcare, therapy and advanced practice professions across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/download-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the Vivian app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start your search today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #124e3b; color: #fdfeff; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; min-height: 30px; min-width: 120px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/browse-jobs\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See our top ideas for improving your well-being on the October 10th awareness day and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":8664,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,7,108],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-4597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wellness","category-inspiration","category-work-life","tag-allhcp"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/World-Mental-Health-Day5-1200-x-630-px.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4597"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4597\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}