History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.
— Michelle Obama
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity
MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for part 3, "Self-compassion and emotional intelligence: The antidote to oppressive stress" next Thursday, February 17 at 7:00pm/EST. For further information on the topics within the series and to register in advance, click here
Minority Fellowship Program Call for Applications
The MFP plays crucial roles in (a) encouraging students of all ethnic minorities to enter master’s and doctoral programs in behavioral health nursing, and (b) supporting them with fellowships during their studies. Learn more and apply at apply.emfp.org. 
MFP/ANA Podcast: Mental Health Trailblazers – Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up
Hear the groundbreaking journeys of black, indigenous and other peoples of color, psychiatric and mental health nurses, in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of minority communities in America. Listen to Season one here (opens new window).
Missed the MFP/ANA Virtual Intensive Summer Institute? Check out the schedule-of-events, bios of speakers and moderators, and view all the recorded sessions here: emfp.org/library/continuing-education/mfp-2021-virtual-intensive-summer-institute
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