Exploring the Nurse Practitioner Role Discussion
1. After reviewing the core NP competencies and multi-faceted role of the PMHNP (Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), discuss with your peers the part of the role you are most excited about, and what part concerns you most.
2. In addition, after reviewing the mental health Policy issues, identify legislation of interest to you. How could you support the legislation in your role as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Mental Health Policy

Mental Health America (MHA) takes a unique approach to policy because MHA believes policy should ask people what they need to live the lives they want and support them in getting there. Recovery is founded on the principle that people can take on meaningful roles in the community when they receive the support they need for mental health challenges. MHA’s goal is recovery for all. There is nothing more important than allowing everyone the chance to live the life they want with meaningful roles in the community.
MHA – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting overall mental health. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including:
prevention services for all
early identification and intervention for those at risk
integrated care
services

supports for those who need it
Recovery is the goal.
What We Fight For
In the history of treatment of people with mental health problems, our system has done a poor job at protecting people. The story of the Mental Health Bell is a reminder that we cannot return to a system where people are shackled, mistreated, and otherwise forgotten. Since 1909, MHA has fought to improve the system for individuals who struggle with mental health problems.

Unfortunately, the fight is not over. MHA and our affiliates continue to
promote the importance of lived experience
advance prevention and early intervention
increase access to mental health and substance use care and supports
ensure equity and reduce disparities

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