Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Mental health conditions affect people of every age and background, and demand for mental health care continues to grow. Psychiatric and mental health nurses support recovery through therapeutic relationships, assessment, treatment and advocacy.
The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing session at Nursing Science 2027 brings together nurses from inpatient units, community teams, crisis services and primary care. Much of today's mental health care takes place outside hospital, linking this session with community and public health nursing.
Key Topics in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Recovery-focused and trauma-informed care
- Therapeutic communication and relationships
- Suicide and self-harm prevention
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Reducing restrictive practices and restraint
- Substance use and dual diagnosis
- Severe mental illness and physical health
- Perinatal mental health
- Psychological interventions delivered by nurses
- Stigma reduction and mental health promotion
Recent Advances in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Mental health services are working to reduce restraint, seclusion and coercion, putting patient rights at the centre of care. This work raises important questions explored in nursing ethics, legal aspects and patient advocacy.
Nurses are also responding to mental health needs across the life course. Rising anxiety in young people connects with pediatric and neonatal nursing, while depression and dementia in later life link with geriatric nursing and elderly care. Digital therapy apps and remote consultations are widening access to support.
Who Should Attend the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Session
- Mental health and psychiatric nurses
- Community mental health and crisis team nurses
- Psychiatric nurse practitioners
- Addiction and substance use nurses
- Mental health nurse educators and researchers
- Nursing students interested in mental health
Why Present Your Research in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for mental health nursing research and practice. You can share recovery models and learn about workforce mental health from colleagues in occupational health nursing, who support nurses' own wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this session cover substance use and addiction nursing?
Yes. Research on substance use, addiction and dual diagnosis is welcome.
Can service users or carers co-present?
Co-produced research is welcome. Contact the organising team about co-presenter registration.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.