Each week a quote is shared for your consideration. Some quotes might offer comfort, hope, a challenge, a chuckle, or inspiration. You may or may not agree with the quote, but it is offered simply to help you reflect and ponder.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
- Winston Churchill
The MFP is an initiative staffed by ANA with funding from SAMHSA, making fellowships available to ethnic and racial psychiatric nursing students who are enrolled full time in an accredited master’s/doctoral nursing program.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity
MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND NURSING ARTICLES
Supporting Nurses: Strengthening Well-Being to Secure Quality Care and Economic Growth (opens new window)
International Nurses Day (IND) provides an opportunity to reflect on the integral role nurses play not only in healthcare but in the broader social and economic landscape. The theme for International Nurses Day in 2025, ‘Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies’, highlights the importance of supporting nurses' health and well-being, recognising the central role nurses have in healthcare systems worldwide. Read more (opens new window)
A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds (opens new window)
Nearly 19 million children in the United States have at least one parent with a substance use disorder, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. And a significant number of those children have a parent whose addiction is moderate or severe as opposed to mild, the study finds. Read more (opens new window)
Sedentary Time Tied to Brain Volume, Worse Cognition in Older Adults (opens new window)
More time spent sitting or lying down was linked with neurodegeneration and worse cognitive scores in older adults, even among people who were physically active, a 7-year study showed. Read more (opens new window)
Cumulative Hardship: The Role of Perceived Injustice in Linking War-Related Trauma and Discrimination with Mental Health (opens new window)
Exposure to war-related trauma and post-migration discrimination are significant risk factors for mental health problems among refugees and migrants. Understanding the mechanisms linking these experiences to psychological outcomes is essential for informing targeted interventions in host countries. Read more (opens new window) (opens new window)
Perceptions of Peer-Delivered Mental Health Support for Anxiety and Depression Among Spanish-Speaking, Perinatal Latinas in the United States (opens new window)
Spanish-speaking U.S. Latinas in the perinatal period often face barriers to mental health treatment despite high rates of depression and anxiety. Peer-led support programs may help alleviate these challenges. Read more (opens new window)
Parents See Electric School Buses And Student Mental Health Links, Survey Suggests (opens new window)
While electric school buses are often lauded as an important step in the move to cleaner and less-polluting forms of transportation, a recent survey also suggests there may be additional benefits in terms of managing students’ mental health. Read more (opens new window)
MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
We’re proud to share that MFP alum Dr. Patricia Bradley is a co-author of a new American Academy of Nursing consensus paper addressing the ongoing perinatal care crisis in the United States.
2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is here!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—explore SAMHSA’s one-stop toolkit packed with key messages, customizable graphics, social media content, and more.
During National Prevention Week, join us in celebrating the power of prevention and the people and organizations who are making a difference in their communities every day.
Advocacy Spotlight: the nursing profession fought—and won—state
Robyn Matthews-Peacher
Associate Director, State Government Affairs
The nursing profession fought—and WON—state legislative battles across the country during the first quarter of the year:
1. Oklahoma – The state's House of Representatives passed HB 2298, which creates full practice authority (FPA) for nurses! We are hopeful for its prospects in Oklahoma's Senate.
2. New Mexico – The New Mexico Nurses Association, after multiple years of work, is celebrating the enactment of HB 178, which amended the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act.
3. Idaho – ANA sent a letter to Idaho Governor Brad Little opposing the passage of SB 1023, which would have restricted schools from student vaccine requirements. Governor Little vetoed the bill.
4. Oregon – A bill which prohibits the use of the title “nurse” by an artificial intelligence system, HB 2748, passed the House and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.
5. Tennessee – ANA assisted the Tennessee Nurses Association in opposing SB 333 / HB 644, which would have created strict requirements on APRNs. The bills were up for a hearing, but after a grassroots campaign of hundreds of nurse advocates reaching out directly to their legislators, the bills were removed from the agenda.
This season, we’re not just imagining the future—we’re nursing it!
Season 5 of Mental Health Trailblazers Begins with Dr. Audrey Strock
Season 5 is here—and it’s one to tune in to.
“Everybody's being affected—jobs, insurance, your Maslow's hierarchy of need. Your housing, your financial support, your health—your mental health will come way later. You’ll go to the hospital if you're having a heart attack. But if you're depressed, sometimes you wait 10 to 15 years to get that help. And so that affects everybody.”
— Dr. Audrey Strock
We kicked things off this past Monday with the release of Episode 1: “Mental Health is Family Health” featuring MFP alumna Dr. Audrey Strock.
This season, titled "Nurse the Future: Advancing Care for Youth, Families & Communities," focuses on the growing mental health needs of young people and families in underserved communities—and the psychiatric nurses meeting those needs with compassion, innovation, and cultural insight.
In the premiere episode, Dr. Strock shares how trauma-informed and family-centered approaches can strengthen outcomes and reshape how we support mental health across generations.
“What gives me hope is there are more of us now than ever before. People now know what we do. And the role of the psychiatric nurse is expanding. It’s being recognized. And that matters.”
— Dr. Audrey Strock
🎓 Nurses—don’t forget, you can earn FREE CNE credits just for listening.
Tune in at emfp.org, on YouTube @mfpana, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Introducing the MFP/ANA Mobile App: Connect, Collaborate, Thrive!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the MFP/ANA Mobile App, a platform designed to connect Alumni like yourself in a mobile network of support and collaboration. Whether you are looking to share experiences, seek advice, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, this app is here to facilitate meaningful interactions within our community.
As an Alumni, your unique perspective and expertise are valuable assets that contribute to the richness of our network. We encourage you to explore the various features of the app, participate in discussions, and engage with fellow members to make the most of your experience. Together, we can create a supportive and empowering environment where ideas thrive and connections flourish.
To Connect:
- Use this link (opens new window) to access the community and create an account.
- Complete the 4 brief items to get the most out of the mobile app community including:
- Fill out your profile
- Introduce yourself
- Adjust your notifications so you know when things are happening
- Download the mobile app!
Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make within the MFP/ANA Mobile App community.
Download the MFP/ANA Mobile App
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HOTLINE RESOURCES
The National CLAS Standards
The National CLAS Standards are a set of 15 action steps intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by providing a blueprint for individuals and health and health care organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. View the standards here (opens new window)
About MFP
Funding for the MFP e-Newsletter was made possible (in part) by Grant Number 1H79SM090074-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written training materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
