International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN)

ISPN – The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental health Nurses – was formed in 1999 as a result of the amalgamation of four independent psychiatric-mental health nursing organizations.

Mission:
To support advanced-practice psychiatric-mental health nurses in promoting mental health care, literacy, and policy worldwide.

Practices:
The practices of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses are to:
• Strengthen the presence and voice of advanced practice psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nurses through contributions to standards, curricula, and public policy statements that promote equitable quality mental health care for individuals, families, and communities
• Promote advanced practice psychiatric nurses to deliver lifespan mental health care and literacy education to clients, families, and communities
Promote members' research and the development of scholarship through funding, presentations, and publications
• Support members' efforts to collaborate with clients, families, communities, and national and international partners to address mental health issues
• Provide education, leadership development, and networking for members through conferences, online resources, service opportunities, and partnerships