Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. psychiatric nurses assess and look after the mental health needs of individuals, families, groups, or communities. They diagnose and treat mental illnesses with a broad range of solutions including psychotherapy and prescription medication.
The department is having well qualified faculty from different universities across India. The faculty members are actively involved in teaching the undergraduate and post graduate students, guiding them in patient care and research activities and conducting various extension programmes. The department, in collaboration with the department of psychiatry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences.
