Positive psychology: humour and its role within mental health nursing

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Character Strength ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Positive Psychology Interventions ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing

This is the eleventh article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance it has on the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It focuses on positive psychology interventions that help to develop humour and considers how the uplifting effect of humour can be experienced through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing. This article will connect theories of humour that link to wellbeing. It introduces the concept of positive psychology and its links with humour. Finally, it follows with the application of humour within the nursing context. The practical activities provided in the article will help the reader increase their own awareness of their own character strength of humour, observe the type of humour they use and consider ways to develop its use and transferability within their own lifestyle.

Positive psychology: hope and its role within mental health nursing

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Nursing Workforce ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Positive Psychology Interventions ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Impact

This is the twelfth article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the impact it has on the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on positive psychology interventions that help to develop hope and considers how its uplifting effect, through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing, can be experienced. This article initially introduces the concept of hope then links it with the field of positive psychology. It then focuses on Snyder's theory of hope and its use in promoting wellbeing. It follows with the application of hope within the nursing context. Finally, it refers to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and how hope may be used to support the mental health nursing workforce. The practical activities provided in the article will help the reader increase their own awareness of hope and consider ways to develop its use and transferability within their own life..

Positive psychology: resilience and its role within mental health nursing

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Positive Psychological Interventions ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Individual ◽  
User Friendly

This is the ninth article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance it has on the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on positive psychology interventions that help to develop resilience and to consider how the uplifting effect of resilience through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing can be experienced. This article will explain what the term resilience means and how it is embedded in the practice of positive psychological interventions. Finally, it will emphasise how the application of positive psychological interventions can benefit the individual and the organisation. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what resilience means for them and understand how to further develop its transferability through evidence-based, user-friendly exercises.

Positive psychology: mindfulness and its role within mental health nursing

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane ◽  
Joey Weber
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Individual ◽  
User Friendly

This is the fourth article in a series of articles that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest related research findings for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on mindfulness as a positive psychology intervention from its development to present day use and how it is relevant to mental health nursing. Finally, it will emphasise the importance of effective leadership in how the application of mindfulness can benefit the individual, the organisation and the client. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what mindfulness means for them and understand how to further develop its transferability through evidence-based, user-friendly exercises.

Positive psychology: social connectivity and its role within mental health nursing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Social Connectivity ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Individual ◽  
User Friendly

This is the sixth article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest related research findings for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on the positive psychology interventions to increase social connectivity as a vital idea for ‘happiness’, while experiencing their uplifting effect through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing. It will explain what the term means and report on neurological changes that occur when it is practiced. Finally, it emphasises the importance of effective social connectivity in how the application can benefit the client, the individual and the organisation. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what social connectivity means for them and understand how to further develop its transferability through evidence-based, user-friendly exercises.

Exploring how awareness of character strengths can benefit mental health nurses

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Character Strengths ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Life Education

This is the third in a series of articles that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest research findings for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on character strengths as a positive psychology intervention from its development to present day use and how it is relevant to mental health nursing. The activities provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify their own strengths and understand how to further develop their transferability to daily work, home life, education and recreation.

Positive psychology: gratitude and its role within mental health nursing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Individual ◽  
User Friendly

This is the fifth article in a series of articles that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest related research findings for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on gratitude as a positive psychology intervention in its present day use in mental health nursing. It will explain what gratitude is and what it is not combined with the complementary underpinning theoretical work of Robert Emmons. It reports on neurological changes when gratitude is practised and is applied to a contemporary event linked to trauma. Finally it emphasises the importance of effective leadership in how the application of gratitude can benefit the individual, the organisation and the client. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what gratitude means for them and understand how to further develop its transferability through evidence-based, user friendly exercises.

Positive psychology: kindness and its role within mental health nursing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Individual ◽  
User Friendly

This is the seventh article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest related research findings for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on positive psychology interventions that consider how we can carry out more acts of kindness to others while experiencing their uplifting effect through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing. It will explain what the terms mean and report on neurological changes when they are practised. Finally, it emphasises the importance of effective leadership in how the application of kindness can benefit the individual, the organisation and the client. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what kindness means for them and understand how to further develop their transferability through evidence–based, user-friendly exercises.

W(h)ither psychiatry? Contemporary challenges in Australian mental health workforce design

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-299
Author(s):  
Sebastian Rosenberg ◽  
Ian Hickie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Shifting Balance ◽  
Mental Health Reforms ◽  
Optimal Mix ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Health Nursing

Objective: To consider the changing profile of Australia’s mental health workforce and the implications, particularly for specialist psychiatry services. Method: We analyse data from a national collection that describes changes in the workforce over a decade, to 2017–2018. Results: While single practitioner-based psychological services flourish, other areas of more complex and team-based care are struggling to remain relevant. Psychiatry and mental health nursing, two areas that previously led Australia’s response to complex mental illness, are under enormous pressure. Conclusion: The shifting balance of specialised mental health workforces is affecting the mental healthcare available in each region of Australia. Questions arise regarding the desired or optimal mix of professionals we wish to deploy. What roles should each professional group play and how should they work together? What does this mean for how various groups should be trained and paid? These data challenge the role specialist psychiatry wishes to play in leading reform. Current mental health reforms risk foundering should psychiatrists fail to take up the challenge of leadership.

Positive psychology: self-compassion and its role within mental health nursing

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Mental Health Workforce ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
The Individual ◽  
User Friendly

This is the eighth article in a series that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest research findings to improve the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. It will focus on the positive psychology intervention of developing self-compassion and considers how the workforce can experience its uplifting effects through contemporary use in the field of mental health nursing. This article will highlight the underpinning theoretical work of Kristen Neff, in relation to self-compassion. It will explain what the term self-compassion means and its effect on neurological changes when it is practised. Finally, it emphasises how the application of self-compassion can benefit the individual, the organisation and the client. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader identify what self-compassion means for them and understand how to further develop its transferability through evidence–based, user friendly exercises.

Positive psychology and its role within mental health nursing

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Jan Macfarlane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Historical Outline ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Key Terms

This is the second article in a series of articles that explores the meaning of positive psychology and the importance of applying the latest research findings for the wellbeing of the mental health workforce. There will be an historical outline of positive psychology, showing it is not as ‘new’ as people may believe. The article sets the context and explains key terms through the underpinning theoretical work of Martin Seligman. This is followed by an explanation of how it is relevant to mental health nursing, five interventions mental health nurses can use to help encourage positive thinking, and a discussion on making new skills via neuroplasticity. The practical tasks provided in the boxes throughout the article will help the reader to understand what happiness means to an individual and how it can be developed with evidence-based, user-friendly effective exercises.

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