Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Mental health nurses are responsible for planning and providing support and medical and nursing care to people who have a range of mental health issues.
- work with you to plan your recovery
- help educate you, your family and your doctor about your mental illness and its treatment
- support you to talk to your doctor about mental health
- provide counselling and strategies to deal with emotional difficulties and stress
- help you deal with your symptoms and any medication you take
- link with health professionals involved in your care, like your doctor, a psychologist or psychiatrist, to make sure you get the most appropriate treatment
- help with services like Centrelink, housing and community programs
- talk to your family and support people, if you want
- help you review your mental health care plan with your doctor