{"id":8263,"date":"2024-08-20T09:47:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/?p=8263"},"modified":"2024-08-20T09:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:47:28","slug":"how-to-survive-working-in-the-nhs-this-christmas-mental-health-nhs-helpline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/how-to-survive-working-in-the-nhs-this-christmas-mental-health-nhs-helpline\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health at Work: How to Survive Working in the NHS this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>We<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>want you to know that support is available this festive period, and you do not have to face it alone. <\/em><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The holiday season is right around the corner, and <\/strong><\/span><\/em><strong><em>with it comes additional stress &#8211; especially NHS winter pressure! We have listed some valuable tips and resources to help you with your mental health at work<\/em><\/strong><\/span><em><strong> if you are working and struggling during the festive seasons.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion gutena-accordion-block gutena-accordion-block-2b8cc7-d1 is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" data-single=\"false\" data-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px\"><strong>Jump to&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"#2023-struggles\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Don&#8217;t Forget Your Purpose<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/mark><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Emotionally Prepare<\/mark><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Avoid Social Media &#8211; Here&#8217;s Why<\/mark><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#inviteyour\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Invite Your Loved Ones to Work <\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#celebrate\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Celebrate When You Can <\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#makeitspecial\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Make It Special For Your Patients <\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#support\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Support Mental Health <\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sign-up\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Become a member!<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On any normal day, you are pushed to your limit and stretched thin to support the NHS and healthcare systems throughout the UK, and during the holiday season, this will undoubtedly intensify. Protecting your mental health and surviving Christmas can feel like two impossible tasks. So, we&#8217;ve put together all the support you can need to protect your Christmas mental health at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#176dd7\">Don&#8217;t Forget Your Purpose <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the days become more stressful and your role becomes even more challenging, make sure you remember why you are there. Whether you are there to support the elderly and the young or address emergency cases, remember your intentions and what makes you proud to be a healthcare worker. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help motivate you and uplift your spirits in those darker moments.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#1c36ba\">Emotionally Prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might sound simple in theory, but mentally preparing for the days and weeks ahead can significantly help. Whether you are working crazy hours or on Christmas Day, remember to be flexible, expect emotion, and remember that you can lean on your team members if all else fails. You are all in this together.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#041968\">Avoid Social Media <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re on your way to work and mentally preparing for a 13-hour shift, avoid social media at all costs. Logging onto Facebook or killing time by scrolling through Instagram is only going to put you in a bad mood. Instead, why not pop on a fantastic playlist and get into the festive spirit? You are making a difference in the world, so don\u2019t compare yourself to others.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"inviteyour\" style=\"background-color:#176dd7\">Invite Your Loved Ones to Work <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, hospitals allow their staff to invite guests for a short duration during the holidays &#8211; like on Christmas Day. A quick visit from your family could make all the difference, cheer you up, and help your day go a lot quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"celebrate\" style=\"background-color:#1c36ba\">Celebrate When You Can <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, we have to celebrate at unconventional hours within the day over the festive period, but that doesn&#8217;t make it any less festive. Whether you want to watch a <strong>festive flick on Netflix<\/strong>, bake a festive treat, or spend time with loved ones, celebrate the festive period when you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"makeitspecial\" style=\"background-color:#041968\"><strong>Make It Special For Your Patients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re working over the Christmas period, then believe us when we tell you that you won&#8217;t be the only one wishing you weren&#8217;t in hospital for it. <\/span>So why not take this opportunity to make<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your patients feel special is always a win &#8211; especially for pediatric nurses! You could wear fun accessories like antlers, put tinsel in your hair, sport an ugly jumper (if allowed), or even play festive music. You will put a smile on their face, which is priceless.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, please ensure your ward and your hospital allows you to do this.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"support\" style=\"background-color:#176dd7\"><strong>Support &#8211; Mental Health NHS helpline and Charities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that the festive period can be a challenging time, and as a key worker in a demanding role, we want you to know that there is support should you need it. You are not alone.<\/span> Mental wellness in the workplace is important, and with the support available, you can protect your well-being all year round, as well as your Christmas well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Your GP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are feeling low, it is perfectly ok to speak with your GP. You do not need to be suffering from a specific mental health problem to receive support. For more information on talking to your GP, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/guides-to-support-and-services\/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem\/talking-to-your-gp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">please click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br><\/span><br><b>Talking Treatments: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatments, such as NHS employee <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments\/talking-therapies-and-counselling\/counselling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counselling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can help you explore your worries and feelings with a professional. By speaking to a professional and shifting to a positive space, you can overcome some of your frustrations or difficulties.<\/span> Counselling for NHS staff is available through the free and confidential&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/checkwellbeing.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk\/\">Check My Wellbeing<\/a>&nbsp;self-check tool. This offers extra information on the different support that is available and helps you to identify what option is the right one for your needs. <br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><b>Mental Health and Christmas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, speaking to someone can make a real difference, and there are helplines with trained professionals available. For instance, if you are searching for urgent support through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/mental-health\/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mental health NHS helpline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they will be happy to assist. Alternatively, there are charities and organisations who won&#8217;t judge and could help you make sense of any feelings you are having.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Organisation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Samaritans-new-logo.png\"><\/strong><\/td><td>0808 164 0123 (7pm\u201311pm every day).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Suicide-Prevention-Lifeline-Logo-with-ribbon.png\"><\/strong><\/td><td>0800 689 5652 (open 24\/7).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Logo-Full@2X.png\"><\/strong><\/td><td>0800 58 58 58 (5pm\u2013midnight every day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthservicediscounts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TheMix_favicon_tempstrap_white_background_HipECJHCyE35d6MhZUWAdb-1024x856.png\"><\/td><td><strong>The MIX<\/strong> &#8211; 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