Interventions of mental support of nursing students

Abstract

Nursing students face significant challenges, both in their personal lives and during their education, which can lead to the development of psychological problems. Such issues can have a profound impact on general well-being, academic performance, and subsequent professional careers. Therefore, early intervention is crucial, not only to prevent the development of serious psychological disorders, but also to motivate students to excel in their studies, enhance their professionalism, build resilience to stress, and develop effective coping strategies. This paper aims discover interventions for mental health support for nursing student. To achieve this aim, a literature review was conducted using an inductive approach, focusing on terms such as 'nursing students', 'undergraduate student nurses', 'interventions', 'mental health' and 'depression'. Relevant articles were screened from databases "PubMed" and "CINAHL" to gather data necessary for further analysis. After thorough analysis, this study identified four key areas that were found to be effective in intervening and promoting mental health among nursing students. Firstly, positive thinking-based interventions: positive psychotherapy (PPT) and mindfulness. Secondly, upgrading relevant knowledge: mental health first aid (MHFA) training and test-taking strategies. Thirdly, relaxation methods: visualization meditation and Progressive muscle relaxation. Lastly, changing the surroundings: essential oil, classical music, pet therapy, and magic pencil. While these interventions have shown promise in promoting mental health among nursing students, there is a need for future research to explore more cost-effective and efficient approaches. Additionally, conducting studies in various languages could provide a more comprehensive understanding of mental health support for nursing students and could uncover additional interventions to support mental well-being. Testing these interventions in different countries and among different ethnic groups could serve to determine effectiveness across diverse populations, which would be especially useful when targeting interventions among international nursing students.