Mental Health Nursing Quality Guide Lines (An introduction)

Abstract

Mental health problems are an international and national concern. More than 30% of adults are estimated to experience at least one form of mental ill health during any one year.

There is a lack of understanding of the role and value of the mental health nurse among health practitioners.

There is lack of competent qualified nurses in psychiatric area and young people are not willing to educate themselves for the field of mental health care.