Department of Mental Health Nursing
Compassionate, competent and ethically responsible nursing professionals promoting mental well-being and holistic care for individuals, families and communities.
Mrs. Anitha V A
M.Sc (N)
Assistant Professor
Preparing nurses for mental well-being
The Department of Mental Health Nursing is dedicated to preparing compassionate, competent and ethically responsible nursing professionals who promote mental well-being and provide holistic care to individuals, families and communities. The department is committed to excellence in education, clinical practice, research and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based mental health care.
Our experienced faculty members employ innovative teaching-learning methods to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to assess, prevent, manage and rehabilitate individuals with mental health conditions. Students receive comprehensive clinical exposure in psychiatric hospitals, general hospitals, community mental health settings, de-addiction centres, rehabilitation facilities and specialty clinics — enabling them to develop confidence and professional competence.
The department actively promotes research, interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach programmes aimed at enhancing mental health awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging early identification and intervention for mental health disorders. Students participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, continuing nursing education programmes and awareness campaigns such as World Mental Health Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, World Alzheimer's Day and World Autism Awareness Day.
Our commitment extends beyond academic excellence to nurturing empathy, therapeutic communication, leadership and lifelong learning. Through quality education and compassionate care, the Department of Mental Health Nursing strives to prepare future nurses who will make meaningful contributions to mental health promotion and the delivery of high-quality psychiatric nursing services at national and global levels.
Aims of the Mental Health Nursing Department
A framework of aims guiding every classroom, clinic and community engagement.
Foster mental well-being among individuals, families and communities.
Comprehensive, safe and compassionate care for people with mental illness.
Prevent mental disorders through early identification, health education and counseling.
Assist patients with recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into family and society.
Build therapeutic communication and interpersonal relationships with patients.
Reduce stigma, discrimination and misconceptions surrounding mental illness.
Involve family members in care, treatment and rehabilitation.
Crisis intervention and patient safety — including suicide and violence prevention.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and health professionals.
Equip nursing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes for effective psychiatric nursing care.
Compassionate care, evidence-based practice
From assessments and psychotherapeutic techniques to family involvement and community outreach — our students grow into confident mental health nursing professionals ready to serve at national and global levels.
- Assessment & psychosocial evaluation
- Therapeutic communication
- Family & community engagement
- Crisis intervention & safety
- Research & interdisciplinary practice