Almost half of all Australians have experienced a mental health disorder in their life. However, a dramatic shortage of mental health nurses puts a heavy burden on individuals and nurses. To address the ongoing problem, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is ...

A mental health nurse graduated with her master's degree, hoping to climb the ranks to help patients at her rural hospital. Sonia Bayley was a consultant liaison nurse at Alice Springs Hospital when she realised she needed to further her ...

Peta Marks, a renowned mental health nurse, has dedicated over 20 years to improving the quality of care for people living with eating disorders.  Peta specialises in psychological therapy for people with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), a mental illness characterised by ...

In light of Schizophrenia Awareness Day, groundbreaking research and a multidisciplinary approach could offer new hope for people living with the condition. Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects one in a hundred Australians.  While treatment options exist, roughly 10 per ...

Mental health care in Australia has undergone a dramatic transformation since the 1980s. Old-fashioned institutions where patients received psychological care in hospital wards made way for flexible, community-based environments with an individual-focused approach. Mental health nurses were compelled to adjust ...