Psychiatric Times May 27, 2023
How can we help to reduce the risk of burnout among nurse practitioners in psychiatry?
There is unprecedented demand for mental health services in the United States. Throughout the pandemic, many Americans who suffered from stress, fear, anxiety, depression, and sadness sought help for the first time. This put a spotlight on the provider shortage that has been brewing for years. It also put a renewed focus on the need for professional networking and community support for advanced practice providers. By utilizing peer networking, accessible support, and community engagement that is tailored to advanced practice providers, we can help to reduce the risk of burnout among nurse practitioners (NPs) in psychiatry and the growing number of NPs who are expected...