A Nurse-Led, Well-Being Promotion Using the Community Resiliency Model, Atlanta, 2020-2021

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Mental Health
• Nursing

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated global mental health challenges, necessitating urgent public health interventions.
• Existing statewide organizations in Georgia provided a foundation for addressing the mental health crisis.
• Trauma and declining well-being became significant concerns during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a nurse-led strategy for addressing the mental health pandemic in Georgia.
• To highlight the dissemination of the Community Resiliency Model as a self-care strategy.
• To demonstrate the impact of partnerships in bolstering public mental health.

Main Methods:

• Formation of partnerships between healthcare organizations and community groups.
• Identification of shared goals for mental health support.
• Dissemination of the Community Resiliency Model across Georgia.

Main Results:

• A successful nurse-led response to the mental health crisis was established.
• The Community Resiliency Model was effectively shared with various organizations and communities.
• Existing efforts to support well-being and reduce trauma were leveraged.

Conclusions:

• Nurse-led initiatives can effectively address public mental health crises.
• Collaborative efforts are crucial for disseminating mental health resources.
• The Community Resiliency Model offers a viable self-care modality for widespread implementation.