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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 2698

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Prof. Dr. Raul Cordeiro

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1. Higher School of Health, Portalegre Polytechnic University, 7300-110 Portalegre, Portugal
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
Dr. Bruno Morgado

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1. Higher School of Health, Portalegre Polytechnic University, 7300-110 Portalegre, Portugal
2. CARE—Research Center on Health and Social Sciences, 7300-555 Portalegre, Portugal
Interests: mental health and aging; depression; quality of life; nursing

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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Guardians of Memory, Dignity, and Family Cohesion: The Enduring Protective Role Underpinning Suicide-Bereaved Mothers’ Psychosocial Needs and Engagement with Mental Health Care
by Rafailia Zavrou, Andreas Charalambous, Evridiki Papastavrou, Anna Koutroubas and Maria Karanikola
Nurs. Rep. 2026, 16(8), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16080262 - 29 Jul 2026
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Background/Objectives: While there is an existing body of quantitative data on the psychological and mental burden of suicide-bereaved parents, further qualitative research is needed to explore suicide-bereaved mothers’ living experiences in specific sociocultural contexts, especially in Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: While there is an existing body of quantitative data on the psychological and mental burden of suicide-bereaved parents, further qualitative research is needed to explore suicide-bereaved mothers’ living experiences in specific sociocultural contexts, especially in Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. Given the persistent stigma surrounding suicide in these societies, and the fact that previous research has often overlooked mothers’ perspectives in favor of broader samples of bereaved parents, we explored the psychosocial needs of Greek-speaking suicide-bereaved mothers in the Republic of Cyprus, and their experiences in accessing formal mental healthcare support. Methods: An inductive, secondary content analysis of qualitative data collected through personal semi-structured interviews with ten suicide-bereaved mothers was employed. Results: Participants’ psychosocial needs centered around a “persistent orientation towards protection,” encompassing three interconnected domains: (1) self-protection and the need for acceptance by shielding themselves from stigma, social judgment, and emotional disintegration, (2) ensuring a safe and protective environment for the surviving family by safeguarding the psychological well-being and cohesion of surviving family members, and (3) protecting the posthumous dignity and memory of the deceased child. Rather than seeking formal support, participants overwhelmingly avoided mental health services, citing a lack of empathy, cultural misunderstanding, and fear of further stigmatization. Mental health professionals were often perceived as inadequate or even harmful, undermining participants’ need for protective attitudes, self-reliance and self-respect during bereavement. These responses reflected how stigma and gendered social expectations surrounding suicide shaped participating bereaved mothers’ disengagement from the healthcare system, despite their intense psychological needs. Conclusions: These findings underscored how gendered social expectations, combined with the stigma surrounding suicide, created significant psychosocial barriers to mental health care for women navigating traumatic grief, particularly in sociocultural contexts where suicide remains highly stigmatized. Full article
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Among Women Attending Postnatal Check-Ups at Two Hospitals in Yunnan Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Zhuoting Ying, Piyanut Xuto and Sujitra Chaiwuth
Nurs. Rep. 2026, 16(7), 215; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16070215 - 25 Jun 2026
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Background: Postpartum depression is a prevalent maternal mental health concern during the early postpartum period. Nevertheless, limited evidence is available regarding this condition among postpartum women in Yunnan Province, China. Objectives: To examine the prevalence and severity of postpartum depression and [...] Read more.
Background: Postpartum depression is a prevalent maternal mental health concern during the early postpartum period. Nevertheless, limited evidence is available regarding this condition among postpartum women in Yunnan Province, China. Objectives: To examine the prevalence and severity of postpartum depression and to identify factors associated with postpartum depression among postpartum women attending postnatal check-ups at two hospitals in Yunnan Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 168 postpartum women at 6 weeks postpartum at two hospitals in Yunnan Province. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Self-Rating Scale of Sleep, the Perceived Social Support Scale, and the Adherence to the “Doing-the-Month” Practice Scale. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Results: The prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms was 44.6%. In the adjusted model, poor sleep quality was associated with higher odds of postpartum depressive symptoms (aOR = 5.95, 95% CI: 2.78–12.70), whereas high perceived social support was associated with lower odds of these symptoms (aOR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.15–0.70). Adherence to doing-the-month practices was not significantly associated with postpartum depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Postpartum depressive symptoms were common at 6 weeks postpartum in this two-hospital sample from Yunnan Province. Routine postnatal care should incorporate early screening for depressive symptoms, the assessment of sleep quality, and strategies to strengthen perceived social support. These measures may facilitate the timely identification of women requiring further psychological evaluation and support. Full article
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Experiences of Nursing Teams Responding to Crisis Situations in the Psychosocial Care Network Services
by Marciana Fernandes Moll, Lucas Duarte Silva, Giovana Pires Borges, Ana Paula Rigon Francischetti Garcia, Erika Christiane Marocco Duran, Joaquim Manuel de Oliveira Lopes and Vanessa Pellegrino Toledo
Nurs. Rep. 2026, 16(6), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16060198 - 9 Jun 2026
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Background/Objectives: The escalation of psychiatric symptoms can pose risks to the safety of the patients and members of the health care team, particularly nursing staff who are in direct and constant contact with these patients whilst providing care. This study aimed to [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The escalation of psychiatric symptoms can pose risks to the safety of the patients and members of the health care team, particularly nursing staff who are in direct and constant contact with these patients whilst providing care. This study aimed to describe the reality experienced by nursing teams responding to crisis situations in Psychosocial Care Network services. Methods: Action research was conducted, for which data were collected using the focus group technique, with the participation of 10 to 11 nursing professionals. Twelve sessions were held using this technique, two for each of the six groups. For data analysis, full transcription and coding were performed using the Atlas TI Software (Version 23) to identify themes. Data analysis was developed using the thematic analysis technique. Results: The identified data categories are as follows: professionals’ perceptions of nursing team performance in caring for people in crisis; meanings attributed by professionals to situations of aggression during crises; and needs to be met for better management of people in crisis. Conclusions: Decentralizing responsibilities among the team and within the Network, including interdisciplinary care, makes it possible to provide comprehensive care for people in crisis. It is necessary to put integrated measures in place to safeguard the health of nursing staff working in Psychosocial Care Network services. Full article
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Exploring the Interpretive Clarity of the TCCNI-RePract and Identifying Conceptual Barriers Encountered by Japanese Psychiatric Nurses: A Concurrent Mixed-Methods Study
by Yoshiyuki Takashima, Gil Platon Soriano, Allan Paulo Blaquera, Hirokazu Ito, Yuko Yasuhara, Kyoko Osaka and Tetsuya Tanioka
Nurs. Rep. 2026, 16(3), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16030077 - 24 Feb 2026
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Background/Objectives: Integrating technology with caring is essential in modern healthcare, yet the clinical applicability of nursing theories remains underexplored. Locsin’s Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing (TCCN) theory emphasizes the competent use of technology to address patients holistically, rather than focusing solely [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Integrating technology with caring is essential in modern healthcare, yet the clinical applicability of nursing theories remains underexplored. Locsin’s Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing (TCCN) theory emphasizes the competent use of technology to address patients holistically, rather than focusing solely on health concerns. Here, we explored the interpretive clarity of the TCCN Instrument–Revised for Practice (TCCNI-RePract) items and identified the conceptual barriers encountered by psychiatric nurses when engaging with its theoretical constructs. Methods: This concurrent mixed-methods study surveyed 291 psychiatric nurses across five large hospitals in the Kansai region of Japan. Quantitative data on the TCCNI-RePract perception dimension were examined using descriptive statistics and normality testing. Qualitative open-ended responses were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. To ensure rigor and integration, a joint display was utilized to bridge both data strands. Results: Quantitative findings indicated that nurses strongly endorsed core values of caring (high agreement) but perceived theoretical constructs (wholeness and technological knowing) as significantly more difficult to interpret than concrete, behavior-oriented items. Qualitative analysis revealed four major themes: (1) fragmented understanding of “technology and caring,” (2) struggles with abstract and philosophical language, (3) moral and emotional tensions in caring relationships, and (4) contextual barriers to integrating caring and technology. We found a “semantic gap,” where the professional endorsement of caring values was not automatically translated into the mastery of theoretical lexicon. Conclusions: While psychiatric nurses identify with the moral core of TCCN, a substantial gap exists between abstract theory and clinical practice. For effectiveness, middle-range theories require “clinical translation” that resonates with the moral, emotional, and organizational realities of psychiatric settings. Full article
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