Mental Health Nursing Now: Evidence and Practice

Join me as I sit down with Teri Ekanayake to explore her remarkable journey in mental health nursing which began in England and has led to her current role as Nurse Manager of a Mental Health Court in Australia. From bedside care to the courtroom, Teri reveals how her international experience and diverse clinical background prepared her for leadership in this innovative field. She shares insights...

In this episode, come and sit with Professor Rhonda Wilson, Professor of Mental Health Nursing and President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Professor Wilson shares her story of entering into nursing to leading the peak professional body for mental health nurses in Australia. As a Wiradjuri descendant and passionate advocate for cultural safety, Professor Wilson describes how we...

Join me as I chat with Geoff Brennan, Safewards Clinical Supervisor, to talk about the Safewards modeland its implementation. Geoff is a dedicated dual trained Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurse from Northern Ireland, with over thirty-five years clinical practice experience. Geoff was involved in the initial Safewards Randomised Control Trial and has continued to deliver training and pres...

Join me as I sit down with Dannielle Orifici, a distinguished nurse leader and Co-Director for Women's Health, Genetics and Mental Health at the Women and Newborn Health service in Perth, Western Australia. Dannielle shares her stories from her nursing journey and provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of women's healthcare. Dannielle's extensive experience spans variou...

Join Jenny Hamilton in a conversation with Carrie Merrick, an experienced mental health nurse who recently completed her nurse practitioner course. With 24 years of clinical practice, Carrie shares her journey from emergency department and mental health liaison to private practice. Through her career Carrie shares how mentors and colleagues supported her growth throughout her career and discusses...

Join me for this episode where I sit down with Julie Sharrock and learn about her experience as a Consultation Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultant. Julie began nursing in 1977, commencing as a general and then intensive care nurse. Since 1987 her focus has been on mental health nursing, with experience in both general and specialist mental health. In 1997 she developed the Mental Health Nurse Consul...

Join me for the last episode of 2024 where I explore mental health nursing. This podcast began as a means to showcase the varied roles available within mental health nursing and provide a space to discuss research and evidence based mental health nursing practice. As a Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Nurse Lecturer I am passionate about developing the current and future nursing workf...

During this episode I had the privilege to speak with Professor Martin Jones, whose career spans from the UK to rural Australian healthcare. Our conversation explores the power of psychosocial interventions and innovative approaches to improving mental health service access in rural and remote regions. As well as provide key insights from Martin's extensive research and practical experience. Marti...

In today's episode I sit down with Dr Anita Moyes to discuss the critical role school nurses play in supporting students' wellbeing. Including the 'tiktok-ification' of mental disorders and the role social and physical environments play on shaping young people's mental health throughout their developmental journey. This episode offers important insights on the role of school nurses and provides li...

Join me for a conversation with Dr. Lesley Barr, an experienced forensic mental health nurse, clinical leader and researcher. Lesley shares insights from her career journey, exploring the unique challenges and considerations within this specialist area of mental health nursing. From navigating the delicate balance between care and security, to the latest research on restrictive practices, this epi...

Today we talk with Maria, an experienced mental health nurse currently working as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in a Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Service, Maria shares her journey and deep commitment to this specialised field. From her early nursing days to her current role combining clinical leadership and research, Maria offers valuable insights into the complexities of eating disorder tre...

In this special episode kicking off our series on mental health nursing careers, we meet Dawn Reid, a mental health nurse and educator who coordinates The Living Room, an innovative mental health service at Edith Cowan University. Dawn shares her journey from general to mental health nursing, reflecting on what drew her to the field and what continues to inspire her today. Drawing from her clinica...