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Department of Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing

MCON , Manipal
Health Sciences

The Department of Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing at the Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), MAHE is dedicated to promoting mental health through excellence in nursing education, clinical practice, and research. The department prepares you to provide holistic, evidence-based care for individuals, families, and communities affected by mental health conditions. Through extensive clinical training, simulation-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, you develop the knowledge and skills required to assess, manage, rehabilitate, and advocate for people with mental health needs.

Highlights

  • Comprehensive education in mental health promotion, psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, counselling, rehabilitation, and community mental health.
  • Develops core competencies in psychiatric history taking, mental status examination, therapeutic communication, psychotropic drug administration, nursing process, psychiatric emergency management, and psychoeducation.
  • Extensive clinical exposure through the Psychiatry Ward and Outpatient Department at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, with interdisciplinary learning alongside the Department of Clinical Psychology.
  • Conducts psychoeducation sessions, rehabilitation activities, community outreach programs, and awareness campaigns to promote mental health and reduce stigma.
  • Observes World Mental Health Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, and World Alzheimer's Day through awareness and educational initiatives.
  • Encourages faculty and students to participate in continuing nursing education (CNE), professional development programs, workshops, and research activities.