Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Service
A special issue of Nursing Reports (ISSN 2039-4403). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health Nursing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 113
Special Issue Editors
2. CARE—Research Center on Health and Social Sciences, 7300-555 Portalegre, Portugal
Interests: mental health nursing; health sciences; health management; happiness at work; mediators of expression
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mental disorders represent a growing global challenge, contributing significantly to disability, decreased quality of life, and increased use of health services. Psychiatric nursing plays a central role in addressing these challenges, integrating clinical expertise, therapeutic communication, and person-centered care across diverse mental health service settings. As mental health needs expand throughout life, innovative and evidence-based approaches are needed to support individuals living with acute and chronic mental disorders. This Special Issue, “Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Services,” invites submissions of articles exploring current and emerging practices in psychiatric nursing, including therapeutic interventions, care models, recovery-oriented practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, mediators of expression, mentally healthy work environments, vulnerable populations, and strategies to enhance the therapeutic relationship. Contributions focusing on mental health service delivery, workforce development, cultural and structural determinants of mental health, and the integration of technology in psychiatric care are also welcome. Through this collection, we seek to deepen knowledge, promote high-quality mental health care, and support the continuous development of psychiatric nursing as a dynamic and essential field.
Prof. Dr. Raul Cordeiro
Dr. Bruno Morgado
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- psychiatric nursing
- mental health services
- mental disorders
- patient-centered care
- therapeutic alliance
- psychosocial interventions
- community mental health services
- interdisciplinary communication
- evidence-based practice
- professional-patient relations
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