Finding Empowerment and Balance: A Nurse's Guide to Mental Health and Faith at Work.

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where demands seem endless and resources finite, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost in the chaos. As healthcare professionals, we dedicate our lives to caring for others, often neglecting our well-being in the process. But here's a stark reality check: workplace stress isn't just a nuisance; it's a silent killer, responsible for claiming the lives of thousands of workers every year.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace stress contributes to a staggering 120,000 worker deaths annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that overwork alone leads to 745,000 deaths yearly due to strokes and heart attacks. These statistics are alarming, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support for our mental and physical health.

The toll of job stress extends far beyond physical ailments; it seeps into every aspect of our lives, contributing to chronic illness, burnout, depression, and even homelessness. A groundbreaking report in 2019 revealed that bias in the workplace, particularly against Black workers, can exacerbate these stressors, leading to dire consequences such as homelessness. Black women, in particular, face disproportionately high rates of harassment, as reported by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

But amidst these grim realities, there is hope. I'm Glennae Davis, RN, CEO of Glennae’s RX for Life, and I'm here to offer you a lifeline—a path to empowerment and balance in just 40 days. At Glennae’s RX for Life, we specialize in employee mental health, providing a unique, evidence-based approach to break free from job stress without succumbing to the pitfalls of traditional medical models.

My question to you is this: When faced with oppressive employment decisions, will you choose to follow Jesus Christ or become another statistic in America's public health crisis? For too long, we've been conditioned to accept stress as an inevitable part of our profession, but it doesn't have to be that way.

The key to empowerment lies in practicing faith at work—using your workplace rights to their fullest extent and refusing to be shackled by fear or corporate expectations. It's about reclaiming your autonomy, your dignity, and your health. While there are countless strategies purported to alleviate job stress, none offer the comprehensive solution that faith provides.

Salvation awaits those who dare to believe—to believe in themselves, in their rights, and in a higher purpose beyond the confines of the workplace. It's not about blindly accepting your circumstances but actively seeking change and advocating for your well-being.

So, I invite you to tune in to "Mental Health In The News" and discover the transformative power of faith at work. Join us at Glennae’s RX for Life and embark on a journey toward work-life balance mastery. Together, we can defy the odds, overcome the challenges, and emerge stronger, healthier, and more empowered than ever before.

In faith and solidarity,

Glennae Davis RN

CEO, Glennae’s RX for Life