Department of Psychiatric Nursing
Dedicated to preparing students to provide holistic mental health care across the lifespan.
Overview
The Psychiatric Nursing Department is dedicated to preparing students to provide holistic mental health care across the lifespan — from adolescence to geriatric populations.
It integrates theory, clinical practice, and community outreach to help students understand mental health promotion, mental illness prevention, and therapeutic interventions.
Through clinical postings in psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and community mental health programs, students gain hands-on experience in managing psychiatric emergencies, counselling, and rehabilitation — emphasizing empathy, respect, and ethical practice.
Objectives
- To equip students with comprehensive knowledge of mental health, psychiatric disorders, and evidence-based interventions.
- To develop competency in mental status examination, therapeutic communication, and counselling techniques.
- To promote an attitude of empathy and non-judgmental care towards individuals with mental health challenges.
- To enable students to plan and implement individualized nursing care and rehabilitation for clients with mental disorders.
- To encourage critical thinking and lifelong learning in the field of mental health nursing.
Research Areas
- Stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescents and students
- Substance use disorders and nursing interventions
- Effectiveness of psychoeducation in families of persons with mental illness
- Community mental health awareness and stigma reduction
- Suicide prevention strategies and early identification
- Psychosocial rehabilitation techniques
- Impact of lifestyle modifications and complementary therapies (e.g., yoga, mindfulness) on mental well-being
- Geriatric mental health care and dementia support
