Abstract

The mental health of nursing students and professionals should be considered as important by school authorities or health services. This academic and work reality is even more difficult when nurses have to face contexts of stress and anxiety during their study and work days. The use of social-emotional competencies allows nurses to develop the necessary skills to manage their own emotions, establish healthy bonds with their colleagues, communicate their emotional needs and support each other; In this way, Nursing enriches its capabilities to face the health challenges of today’s world.

Keywords

nursing, mental health, socio-emotional skills, care, quality of life