Department of Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing

Department of Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing

Department of Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing

The objective of the Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing Department is to deliver high-quality education in Mental Health Nursing across Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate Nursing programs. It delivers Evidence-Based Nursing care tailored to the needs of mentally ill patients, emphasizing promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation. The department conducts research to promote mental health and prevent mental illness in individuals, families, and communities. The faculty and students collaborate with the multidisciplinary health team to carry out mental health promotional activities for the community. The department is committed to providing opportunities for the professional growth of the students and faculty.

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Facilities

The UG and PG students are posted in the psychiatric ward, OPD, De-addiction wards and KSHEMA Sandhya of Justice K.S. Hegde Hospital. Additionally, students have the opportunity to gain experience at the Nitte Rural Psychiatric Centre located in Karkala, Udupi District, Karnataka. Postgraduate students benefit from advanced clinical exposure at prestigious institutions such as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). In addition, the postgraduate students undergo a one-week AYUSH posting at the Alvas College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Moodbidri.

Research Thrust Areas

  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Dementia
  • Adolescence Mental Health

On-Going Research projects

Extramural Project Ongoing

  • Effectiveness of a biopsychosocial-skill intervention to enhance the well-being of nurses in the selected oncology unit of South India.

Ph. D Project Ongoing

  • Impact of life skill training program on factors influencing academic performance of Nursing Students
  • Effectiveness of Reminiscence therapy on Cognitive functions and QOL among Dementia clients
  • Effectiveness of intervention developed to enhance biopsychosocial well-being of health care workers in the oncology department
  • Effectiveness of Multimode Intervention on lifestyle Changes among caregivers of Cancer Patients
  • Effectiveness of Behavioural Intervention on level of Nicotine dependence among Smokeless Tobacco users
  • Effectiveness of Gender-Specific Intervention on self-efficacy, QOL and Psychological wellness among CKD Patients

UG Project Ongoing

  • • Emotional intelligence and psychological distress among the adolescents in selected colleges of Mangalore- A correlational study
  • Self-perceived body image and self-esteem among adolescents in selected colleges of Mangalore.

Research completed

UG Project Completed

  • A Study on nomophobia, anxiety and insomnia among college students in selected degree colleges in Ullal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada
  • Perception of nurse’s Spirituality and spiritual care at the selected hospital of Mangalore: A cross-sectional study

Publications

  • Vadeo B, Shetty S, Nalini M. Prevalence of depression among clients with diabetes and hypertension in selected hospital at Mangaluru, India. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2023 Nov 1;12(1):404

Paper Presentation

  • Dr Nalini M presented the paper “Factors contributing to alcoholism among men in the selected de-addiction center, Mangalore” at the National Conference on “Advancing Health Care Through Informatics and Technology: Bridging Innovation and Patient Care” Organized by Theerthanker Mahaveer University, Theertanker Mahaveer College of Nursing Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with Glorious International Nursing Research and Academic, (GINRA) Foundation held between 20th – 22nd November 2023

Services

The departmental faculty and students actively participate in community extension activities. The department observes world suicide prevention day, world Alzheimer's and world Mental health week every year to create awareness among the general public. The department also provides a Life skill training programme for freshers and NSS volunteers of the college.