Recent studies show that right now, women and people of color are at greater risk for depression and anxiety.
Racial trauma at work shouldn't be part of the equation, but it often is. In my former life, I worked in corporate America in non-profit spaces for 15 years, and there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't experience some sort of racial discrimination. Imagine how taxing that is. Those micro- and macro-aggressions don't just go away; they sit with us, and we sometimes experience them several times a day, even in virtual environments.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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