This book focuses on the leadership roles that psychiatric nurses can play in improving patient care and advancing the mental health nursing profession. The book discusses leadership strategies, including mentoring, team building, and advocating for policy changes that benefit patients with mental health disorders. It emphasizes the importance of nurses as advocates for their patients, addressing issues such as stigma, access to care, and mental health funding. The text also explores how psychiatric nurses can lead efforts in education, research, and quality improvement. This book is essential for psychiatric nurses looking to take on leadership and advocacy roles in mental health care.
Mia Henderson is a leader in psychiatric nursing leadership and advocacy, focusing on empowering nurses to take active roles in shaping mental health policies. Her work emphasizes the importance of advocacy for patients' rights and the improvement of mental health services. Mia has contributed to research on the role of psychiatric nurses in leadership positions within healthcare systems. As an educator, she trains nurses to become advocates for both patients and the nursing profession.