"I think people are embarrassed sometimes to ask for support but our unit has a fantastic support network if you ask for help."
"Focusing on positive reinforcement helps me - talking about the good things and opportunities to de-brief. We have a great 'appreciation station' for praising other people’s good work."
"We have regular mindfulness sessions in the neonatal unit for staff, provided by our clinical psychologist for free. It helps with staff morale and team building."
"I think it's very important that mental health support within the workplace is prioritised, it's good to talk about experiences, outcomes and to listen to other points of view."
Most neonatal staff work on a unit where they have no access to formal support for their mental health and well-being, even though our research shows that nearly all staff believe this formal support would be beneficial.
We are hugely grateful for everything that neonatal workers do to help babies in neonatal care. Please get in touch at hello@bliss.org.uk for further information and support. #ThankYouNeonatalWorkers
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