Rashida Ruwa, RN

Rashida Ruwa, RN is a freelance health and wellness writer who also holds a higher diploma in psychiatric nursing. She loves to write about health and wellness because through her articles she wants people to feel understood and supported. In her current work at a correctional facility, her main focus is on providing sustained direct support and care to offenders with mental health conditions toward recovery during their time in the criminal justice system. When she's not writing, you can find Rashida going for nature walks and watching TV shows that make her think about things outside her day job. Find her on Linkedin.

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