Mental Health Nurse

Background

Mental health nurses work with people who are experiencing emotional, psychological, or mental health difficulties. They provide support and care in hospitals, clinics, community centres, or people's homes, helping patients manage their conditions through talking, listening, and administering treatments. They work as part of a team with doctors and other healthcare professionals to help people recover and improve their wellbeing.

Similar Roles

Counsellor

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Next Step Roles

Senior Mental Health Nurse→Mental Health Nurse Specialist→Ward Manager→Clinical Nurse Leader

Publications

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health NursingMental Health Practice

Books

The Boy Who Harnessed the WindMind Over MoodEmotional Intelligence

Movies

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestNurse Jackie

Key Figures

Florence NightingalePeplau HildegardMarsha LinehanNorman Sartorius

Classification

SIC Code8050, 8051The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference610.73, 362.2For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Psychiatric NurseMental Health Registered NurseRN Mental Health

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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