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A nursing perspective on mental health policy
1Yale University School of Nursing.
New Directions for Mental Health Services
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Major mental health reform is needed for severe mental illness. Psychiatric nursing must focus on patient care systems to advance this reform and influence health policy.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Mental Health Services
- Health Policy
Background:
- Major mental health reform is currently underway.
- The goal is to improve services for individuals with severe mental illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for psychiatric nursing's active role in mental health reform.
- To emphasize the importance of focusing on services, programs, and systems of care.
Main Methods:
- This study is a conceptual analysis and advocacy piece.
- It reviews the current state of mental health reform and psychiatric nursing's potential contribution.
Main Results:
- Psychiatric nursing has a critical, yet underutilized, role in shaping mental health reform.
- A shift in focus towards comprehensive care systems is essential.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric nursing must proactively engage in reform efforts.
- By focusing on services and systems, nursing can secure a vital position in health policy discussions.