Aspects of mental suffering among nursing professionals at a public hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

Introduction: Nurse practitioners are fundamental to organize patient care at the various levels of health care services. This includes exposure to various work stressors, which can affect the quality of the service as a result of physical and mental exhaustion.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate and analyze the rate and the factors associated with mental suffering in licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants in a hospital in Brazil.