Mental health is a factor in workplace performance that's overlooked and undervalued. Healthcare professionals are especially vulnerable to mental health problems (and they're not alone), as they are frequently exposed to traumatic events, lack of work-life balance, and excessive workload. But it's time to change this!

Women in healthcare are key to the future of the industry. Women comprise 50% of the population, yet they only make up 10% of workers at senior roles in the healthcare arena. While these numbers seem like they should be reversed, there is a lot more work to do to better support women in health care.

Healthcare workers are vital in ensuring people receive the care they need. However, the demands of this profession are taxing and can take a toll on healthcare workers' own emotional, mental, and physical well-being. For this reason, over 30,000 healthcare employees across 76 community hospitals in the US reported that the experienced burnout and exhaustion in the last few years.

We had the chance to talk with one of our med surg nurses in Chicago on the occasion of Mother's Day. With 15 years of experience in healthcare, we asked her about the difficulties and obstacles she faced as a working mother.

Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, regardless of gender. However, it is important to recognize that the signs of depression in men can manifest differently compared to women. Societal expectations, cultural norms, and gender roles can influence how men experience and express their depressive symptoms.

In the world of healthcare, it's really important to learn how to deal with stress and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Juliette Moze, who is a nurse and a single mom with five years of experience, has some helpful tips to share about how to handle the challenges of working in healthcare.